Here at Surf Your Name, we have a lot of clients who love us a whole lot. So when one of those clients is the source of a new one, it makes us feel extra fuzzy inside! Richard Roy came to us at the suggestion of one of our other clients, because he was a…
BR Masonry Migrates from DIY Builder to Custom WordPress Website Rob, owner of BR Masonry in New Jersey approached us because he had built a website for his business using a DIY builder, but it wasn’t producing the results that he was looking for. He asked Surf Your Name to build him a professional…
We like to solve problems. We like to be there for our clients. We like to make them over-the-moon-giant-smile-can’t-stop-refreshing-the-page-I-love-my-freaking-website happy. That’s what we specialize in. Building modern, beautiful, and results-driven websites for our clients. When Dr. Sheri Meyers came to us with a website that was outdated and broken, we couldn’t wait to get started.…
Here at Surf Your Name, one of our favorite things to do is working with clients that create good in the world. Whether it’s My Museum, a non-profit Children’s museum, or Aronse-Amade, who gives a portion of proceeds to the prevention and deterrence of sexual trafficking of young teenage and young adult girls. That’s why…
Here at Surf Your Name, we really like WordPress. Seriously…we like like it. 37% of the websites on the internet are using WordPress, so lots of other people really like it too. Why is that? Nowadays the internet is saturated with easy to use website builders that claim to make it simpler than ever to…
As you might’ve heard or read in our previous ADA Compliance Article, websites are now legally considered a part of the public space and subject to ensuring accessibility for all. Unfortunately, there isn’t a federal enforcement agency for businesses to consult with to make your website ADA Compliance. But, there are still ways to edit…
Do you ever just take a drive into a neighborhood to look at all the beautiful houses? We’re not sure if it’s just us, but in Norfolk, there are always new houses to check out. The simplistic homes are some of our favorites, with a design that just comes together perfectly from the siding to…
There’s a certain kind of nostalgia in taking pictures in an old fashion photo booth. Cramming all your friends in that tiny booth and coming out to see all the ridiculous faces you made on that strip of paper. It’s an amazing memory you’re able to bring out years later and look back on. Well,…
Online trends are always changing. There’s always something cool, interesting, and new that we or our clients stumble across. We tilt our heads and think ‘that’s something we should do.’ That’s exactly what happened with our long-time clients Dove Audio Visual. They were at a coffee shop where the register was an iPad. One, that’s…
We’ve been working with Kenny from Lazy K’s Campground for years and we love being his go-to web development agency. We originally designed his website back when our business was just starting out – and it was a great website for the time. But in 2020, the website just didn’t cut it. While it was…
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…
Do you remember when your company’s website was created? Sure you do! Do you know when the last update was made? The second question is way more important than the first one. Nowadays almost every company has a website, it’s not a big deal to have one. But what most business owners don’t understand is…
At Surf Your Name, we love helping our clients navigate the digital world, and find the solution to their complex web-based problems. Whether you want to streamline your businesses’ customer service or make it easier for your customers to find what they’re looking for… Surf Your Name has the answer you need and the skills…
We all need a vacation from time to time – a week or so to unwind on a luxurious cruise ship, or some time to experience a truly incredible view from a lodge in the Rockies. But, the thought of planning alone can all but ruin the idea of taking a vacation. But it doesn’t…
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…
At Surf Your Name, we love outdated websites. Really, we do! The majority of our clients come to us with a website that just isn’t working for them anymore. Usually, that’s because it has and outdated look and lacks any modern features. We love outdated websites because we love fixing them! Which is why our…
At Surf Your Name we understand the difficulty of owning and operating a small business. Though we serve clients all over the world, we relish the chance to work with business owners that are local to the Norfolk, VA area! While we often build websites for start-up companies and new businesses, most of our clients…
Sometimes, you have to pause and take a look at the finer things in life. Whether it is viewing a beautiful piece of artwork, reading an incredible poem or listening to an effortlessly talented opera singer it is important to take a moment to enjoy the beautiful creation of artists. The creative team at Surf…
At Surf Your Name, we love working with people who are passionate about what they do. Maybe that’s because we’re also passionate about what we do! Which is why, when the chance presents itself, we jump at the opportunity to work with a non-profit organization with missions that aim to help their community. The Myelin…
The website that we designed for The Country Times back in the early 2000s. At Surf Your Name, we have clients who come to us from all over because they have a website that is outdated and not producing the results they’re looking for. In the past, we’ve written about how important having a…
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…
One of the most common things that we hear from our clients when they’re looking for a new web designer or developer is the lack of customer service they are experiencing with their current web designer. So many designers and developers charge their clients for phone calls and emails, some disappear completely once their website…
