All Yours Solutions http://allyourssolutions.com Estes Park Website Design, Web Site Development, Designer, Developer Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:56:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 mission statement http://allyourssolutions.com/mission-statement/ http://allyourssolutions.com/mission-statement/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:00:18 +0000 Apryle Craig, Creative Developer http://allyourssolutions.com/?p=24 All Yours Solutions is dedicated to designing for your target audience and developing for optimal functionality.
What does this mean to you?
All Yours Solutions melds design and development to provide websites with visual appeal and user-friendly back-end functionality. Site architecture and navigation are always intuitive, allowing your site visitor to focus on your messaging, not fumbling around with your pages.

All Yours Solutions is dedicated to empowering business owners and organization leaders to make educated decisions regarding their web presence.
What does this mean to you?
All Yours Solutions understands that you may not be familiar with all of the latest techo-jargon.  We want to help you understand each step of the process so you can make the best decisions possible for the future of your business or organization. The All Yours Solutions team believes that website design should be a creative, interactive process that leaves you feeling proud and confident in your new site.

All Yours Solutions is dedicated to remaining on the cutting edge of technology and design.
What does this mean to you?
All Yours Solutions is continually researching the latest developments in photo galleries, content management systems, blogs, and e-commerce shopping carts to be sure we are bringing you the most up-to-date technology available for the most economical prices possible.  We want your website to have staying-power so that your site will be a valuable investment for years to come.

]]> http://allyourssolutions.com/mission-statement/feed/ 0 project definition http://allyourssolutions.com/services/ http://allyourssolutions.com/services/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:09:54 +0000 Apryle Craig, Creative Developer http://allyourssolutions.com/?p=31 Defining your project consists of determining your main goals/purpose for the website, analyzing your competitors’ sites, and determining your target audience. Define what content needs to be included on the new website and group that content into categories that will be used as your primary navigation headings. Using that content, we will create a sitemap to show the page structure of your new website. In the case of multi-faceted sites, we will prioritize functionality into phases to create a timeline and budget for all functionality to be added.

]]> http://allyourssolutions.com/services/feed/ 0 Search Engine Optimization http://allyourssolutions.com/search-engine-optimization/ http://allyourssolutions.com/search-engine-optimization/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:55:33 +0000 Apryle Craig, Creative Developer http://allyourssolutions.com/?p=252 Click here for a PDF discussing the basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) including: organic vs. sponsored results, tips to move in the ranks, “black-hat” techniques, and common myths.

]]> http://allyourssolutions.com/search-engine-optimization/feed/ 0 development & continued analysis http://allyourssolutions.com/development/ http://allyourssolutions.com/development/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:09:31 +0000 Apryle Craig, Creative Developer http://allyourssolutions.com/?p=250 All Yours Solutions offers development services that meet strict standards of ADA and W3 compliant code.   Our powerful, database-driven websites are paired with intuitive back-end functionality to provide an easy-to-use platform for your organization’s web site administrators.  As easy as MS Word, these content management systems are perfect for membership organizations, associations, cities & towns, and other organizations that require multiple access levels, draft approval, web-based logins, online directories, event calendars, and more!

All Yours Solutions recommends monitoring trends on your new website including your most frequently visited pages, how long visitors stay on each page, where the visitor clicked through from, and more.  These trends can help shape future website updates, by shifting more time, money, and resources to the most popular content, services, and products.  Our site statistics programs are easy to read and understand, providing meaningful data to help you make educated decisions regarding your web presence.

Contact us today to take the next step in designing a purpose-driven website.

]]> http://allyourssolutions.com/development/feed/ 0 strategic design http://allyourssolutions.com/strategic-design/ http://allyourssolutions.com/strategic-design/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:56:55 +0000 Apryle Craig, Creative Developer http://allyourssolutions.com/?p=248 Your website is often your first impression.  Whether you want to redesign an existing site or are starting a new business, your new web site design will set you apart from your competition.  Each element of the design will serve to strengthen your organization’s brand image and messaging, leaving a lasting impression on your site visitor and calling them to action!

All Yours Solutions will design and present a number of mockups based on the sitemap, audience, and goals determined in the project definitions phase.  Nobody knows your customers better than you, so we always welcome feedback on these initial designs and will work with you to refine them.

Unsure of your branding?  Need feedback on your messaging?  Graphic design services are available to assist you with branding, messaging, and print packages, including logos, business cards, brochures, rack cards, signage, pocket folders and other printed marketing pieces.  Your new image will help to create brand loyalty and trust, allowing customers to instantly and easily recognize and come back to you.

]]> http://allyourssolutions.com/strategic-design/feed/ 0 Got a wide variety of site users? No problem! http://allyourssolutions.com/developing-memorable-feature-filled-user-experiences-for-the-web/ http://allyourssolutions.com/developing-memorable-feature-filled-user-experiences-for-the-web/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:13:40 +0000 Apryle Craig, Creative Developer http://allyourssolutions.com/?p=212 At All Yours Solutions, we have collaborated with non-profits, membership organizations, and associations to create custom multi-user solutions that really work. We understand your unique needs that include event calendars, secure member-only pages, online registration and donations, and social media, all easily updated using an intuitive back-end interface for site administrators.

]]> http://allyourssolutions.com/developing-memorable-feature-filled-user-experiences-for-the-web/feed/ 0 Newmeasures http://allyourssolutions.com/newmeasures/ http://allyourssolutions.com/newmeasures/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:31:21 +0000 Apryle Craig, Creative Developer http://allyourssolutions.com/?p=201 Boulder, Colorado
Type: Informational

Most survey company websites are overly corporate and stuffy, and overwhelm you with various products and services. For the  Newmeasures redesign, we sought to highlight their fresh value-based approach to traditional employee engagement.

Website Design Features: Custom themed content management system with admin login to update the website.  One primary default theme plus sub-themes or sub-templates for various interior pages.

Visit the website: www.newmeasures.com

]]> http://allyourssolutions.com/newmeasures/feed/ 0 The Perfect Web Hosting Company? Part III http://allyourssolutions.com/the-perfect-web-hosting-company-part-iii/ http://allyourssolutions.com/the-perfect-web-hosting-company-part-iii/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:35:45 +0000 Apryle Craig, Creative Developer http://allyourssolutions.com/?p=194 So, I narrowed things down to:
http://JustHost.com
http://Fatcow.com/
http://SuperGreenHosting.com/
http://HostClear.com/
http://ipage.com/

I decided to try FatCow next.  They had a funny name and a green policy, though I was leaning towards a 100% money back guarantee rather than a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.  I waited awhile on the phone for them and then hung up.  I chatted with their online chat rep and got a more prompt response.  I want a company I can pick up the phone and talk to a real person in a realistic amount of time.

I figured I’d try SuperGreenHosting.com and HostClear.com next. None stacked up to the prompt service on the phone and chat, environmental commitment, price, money-back guarantee, and product offerings as ipage.com.

I received the go-ahead from one my new clients to take a try with iPage.com hosting… with the guarantee, there’s not much to lose. As no company or business is perfect, I’m sure they will turn out to have their challenges as well; but I will let you know if they seem to outperform Bluehost in the long run.

]]> http://allyourssolutions.com/the-perfect-web-hosting-company-part-iii/feed/ 0 The Perfect Web Hosting Company? Part II http://allyourssolutions.com/the-perfect-web-hosting-company-part-ii/ http://allyourssolutions.com/the-perfect-web-hosting-company-part-ii/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:44:13 +0000 Apryle Craig, Creative Developer http://allyourssolutions.com/?p=176 So, here’s where we left off…  I’m on the Justpages.com site and the virtual agent popped up when I tried to leave the site (see screenshot below) and she kept copying and pasting the same 3 discounts over and over no matter what I asked her. Here is a conversation I had with one of their virtual agents:

Connecting to Agent…

You have been connected to Megan

Megan Says: Hey Wait! We would hate to see you go without seeing what’s made us Award Winning Web Hosts, so just this once we would like to offer you a 20% discount on our unlimited hosting plan. To take advantage of this last minute offer just CLICK HERE

Megan Says: When you are ready just say “Hi” and we can get started….

You: I was wondering what the difference is between the basic and premium plans

Megan Says: Here at Just Host with our unlimited hosting plan you receive unlimited disk space, unlimited bandwidth, unlimited email accounts and you can host unlimited domains.

Megan Says: We do also have a premium version of this you can checkout HERE,

Megan Says: For dedicated server solutions which you can customize to your own needs. Check these out CLICK HERE

You:Yes, I looked at those. However, the only difference I can see for the more expensive plan is the 3 free domains vs. the 1 free one with the basic. Is this the ONLY difference?

Megan Says: You can host unlimited domains on just one account.

You: why should I get the premium vs. the basic?

Megan Says: We have a premium package which you can view HERE, which also gives you unlimited disk space and unlimited bandwidth but with 2 more FREE domains!

As you can see, getting a different agent on a different day produced the same useless results. I could only see 1 difference between their basic plan and their premium plan – the number of free domain names. The basic plan offers 1 free domain per year. The premium offers 3 free – an annual savings of $10/yr/domain, so $20 savings per year over the basic account if you have 3 or more domains to host. HOWEVER, the plan COSTS $3.45/month ($41.40/year) and the premium plan costs $6.95/month ($83.40), so they are actually charging you MORE for those domains per year than if you just got the basic account and paid for the domains separately if that is the ONLY difference between those two accounts.

I couldn’t imagine justhost.com would so blatantly rip people off, so I tried to call customer service to ask about this discrepancy. I waited on hold for 5 minutes and 50 seconds and then hung up. I clicked their “chat” button, in hopes that it would route me to a different call center than the virtual agents. It seemed to route me to more specialized help where I had the following conversation with tech support, which was emailed to me in a transcript after the chat:

The following is a transcript of your chat session.
General Info
Chat start time Feb 5, 2010 3:49:37 PM EST
Chat end time Feb 5, 2010 3:56:09 PM EST
Duration (actual chatting time) 00:06:31
Operator Name Removed by Apryle
Chat Transcript
info: All our operators are currently assisting others customers. You are currently in position 1  Thank you for your patience. An operator will be with you shortly.
info: You are now chatting with ‘Usher Abott’
Usher Abott: Welcome to Live Chat support, how may I help you?
Apryle: I was wondering if the 3 free domains
Apryle: are the only difference btw the basic and premium plans
Apryle: It’s tough to flip back and forth and compare.
Usher Abott: Yes, that’s the only difference
Apryle: I am also wondering if you know what the average hold time is before being able to speak with a representative.
Apryle: I am considering switching my clients over
Apryle: to a different host
Apryle: and I am considering Justhost
Usher Abott: The average hold time on chat is less than a minute
Apryle: yes, you were very prompt on chat but I am wondering what is like on the phone. thank you.
Apryle: I just waited on the phone for 5 minutes 50 seconds and then hung up and tried chat.
Usher Abott: The hold time for phone is bit high than chat, but its not the same all the time
Apryle: yes, I understand, that’s why I was hoping for an average wait-time. But it seems like you don’t know or are not supposed to provide that information.
Apryle: thanks.

So, I didn’t want to waste any additional time on this hosting company. I am very disappointed that they are overcharging for their domains and then calling them “FREE”. Despite it’s great reviews, JustHost’s website and customer service were really concerning; if they can’t answer questions about their own products to win me over as a customer, how are they going to answer my technical questions if I have a problem with my website hosting? Are they going to try to pull one over on me like with their “Premium” plan?

Verdict on Justhost.com: I will not switch to JustHost.com or recommend them until their customer service improves.

…when I continue, I’ll discuss the other hosting companies I looked at…

]]> http://allyourssolutions.com/the-perfect-web-hosting-company-part-ii/feed/ 1 The Perfect Web Hosting Company? Part I http://allyourssolutions.com/the-perfect-web-hosting-company-part-i/ http://allyourssolutions.com/the-perfect-web-hosting-company-part-i/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:15:32 +0000 Apryle Craig, Creative Developer http://allyourssolutions.com/?p=171 Today I spent some time reviewing hosting companies. I currently host my own sites on Bluehost and have recommended Bluehost to my clients. However, just like with auto insurance, sometimes a better plan, pricing, or service, comes along in hosting as companies go back and forth to one-up each other on these features to win over new clients and keep their current ones. It’s time I revisit hosting companies to ensure my clients are still getting the best plans for their money.
First, I visited a few review/rating websites including:

After comparing from list-to-list, I really zeroed in on the companies that offer 100% money back guarantees. Since I am considering switching hosting, I don’t want to risk switching to a new company and then have it not be all that it’s cracked out to be. I want the assurance that I can back-pedal at any time. That seems like a policy held by a company with confidence!

So, I narrowed things down to:
http://JustHost.com
http://ipage.com/
http://SuperGreenHosting.com/
http://HostClear.com/

I also included http://fatcow.com on my list because they are green and I read many great reviews, despite their 30 day only guarantee.

My next priority was unlimited everything – pretty much, anyhow.  I looked for plenty of email addresses, storage space, transfer, and mysql databases.  I also looked for site statistics of some sort.  This was a standard for the most part, so I jumped to my 3rd priority: customer service.

I started with JustHost.com.  I went to their website and navigated between pages to compare plans.  When doing so, an obnoxious chat box poped up each time to entice me to puchase a plan immediately and “not leave the page” (despite me simply navigating BETWEEN pages of their site).  I figured, since I have an agent, I’ll just ask her the questions I was about to try to answer via their website.  She kept copying and pasting the same 3 discounts over and over no matter what I asked her.  She then admitted that she was a virtual agent and had no idea about their different plans.  I discontinued my chat and called their phone number to see if I received the same level of support from their phone.
…to be continued (I know, the suspense is killer!)…

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