Sometimes people find their calling in unexpected places. For Karin of Doggie Dates, she found hers in taking care of the dogs in her Long Island community. She wasn’t happy in her New York City corporate job and decided to take a step back and discover her passion. That turned into her feeling like she…
We’re all about building websites. Can’t you tell? Well, part of the reason why we love it so much is that we take the personality and highlights of businesses and illustrate them to the rest of the world online. Clients come to us with their vision of what they want their website to look…
As a small business, we understand that are hundreds of things that need to get done in a day and seemingly never enough time or people to help finish. Which is why it’s extra special when we get to help another small business by taking some of that burden so they can focus on what…
You’ve heard the term “A band-aid won’t fix a broken arm.” If you haven’t heard it – we’ll break it down for you. Essentially, it’s better to fix something the right way, even if it requires a little bit more time and expertise. Our team doesn’t take shortcuts and we’re here to be your go-to…
We hear it all the time… “If I would have gone with you guys in the beginning, I would have saved a TON of time and money” or “Our last developer really screwed up our website and then disappeared!” There’s no doubt that hiring a website developer can be a scary thing! In some cases,…
At Surf Your Name, there is nothing more exciting to our team than to bring an old and outdated website into the modern age. Every once in a while, a client will come to us with a website that would have been beautiful 5-10 years ago and we’re tasked with redesigning it and making it…
This is quite a busy month for the SurfYourName team. We have many new clients who we’re working with to build new websites, a couple of logo design projects, a social media giveaway contest and many other interesting things going on. One thing we really enjoyed doing in February was the photo shoot we did…
If you have a small business – you need a website. That’s just how it is in the digital age. And at Surf Your Name, we believe that every business should have a beautiful, affordable website that meets all of their needs and ultimately, a website that produces tangible results for your business. Tammy, the…
Website content writing – the process of providing relevant content for a website. All websites have a target audience whose attention they want to get. Different audiences require different content. To be able to be found by its target audience, content should include special keywords. People use these keywords to look for products and services…
We’ve written a few times about the powers of animated explainer videos for your business and we’ve been making several successful videos with a number of our clients. We’re excited to announce that longtime Surf Your Name client, Erin – the owner of Extreme Air Trampoline Park has joined our long list of happy animated…
Successful businesses grow. That’s just what they do! But, this growth can often be a stressful experience for the team that is tasked with running the business. When your business expands or evolves in any way, it’s important to make sure your web presence matches. An updated and accurate website gives your company or organization…
We love helping businesses grow their audience! Whether that means email marketing, social media marketing, or even a whole new website to increase their sphere of influence – our team of expert marketers, social media gurus, and website designers take pride in delivering the best results. That’s why a majority of our clients trust us…
The team at Surf Your Name loves working with non-profit organizations. There is something to be said about individuals who are motivated solely by their passion for the organization they’re building. So, when we get the opportunity to build a website for a non-profit, charity or museum our team jumps at the chance! That’s why…
When your website revolves around technology, it’s important to make sure that it’s updated and shows off the quality of work your business is capable of. This importance boils down to the fact that your website should be representative of your business. If you have an outdated website, your visitors are going to think that…
At Surf Your Name, we’re passionate about helping small business owners develop and expand their individual brand. That’s why we’ve loved working with Brandi, owner of Busy Bee accounting, building her website. Brandi contacted us because she was looking for a professional website that also provided a certain spark or pizazz that many websites in…
The end of 2017 is approaching and with that comes brand new beginnings for all kinds of businesses. When you start a new business, there are TONS of things you’ll need to get the ball rolling on your new business. You need a logo, a marketing plan, and most importantly: a website. So, when Tammy…
