We are proud to announce the launch of finishingtouchesbyjan.com, the new website for Jan Roberts’ finishing business. The site is WordPress-based (of course) with a custom theme developed in-house by DIS. The focus of the site is Jan’s finishing work, which includes faux finishes, surface designs, murals, trompe l’oeil, and restoration work. Congratulations to Jan on the new site! We’re proud to work with her...
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As you may or may not have heard, this past week saw a significant number of hacking attempts on WordPress-based websites. That’s the bad news. The good news is: 1) A quick check of our client sites showed that no one has been hacked; and 2) A simple, five-minute fix can decrease the chances of a hacker gaining access to your site. In this instance, hackers are attempting to enter sites by going to the login section of the site,...
Read More“Plugins can extend WordPress to do almost anything you can imagine,” states wordpress.org, and it’s true. The right plugin will have your WordPress site jumping through hoops of fire and make your site administrator’s life considerably easier. Of course, the wrong plugin — or a poorly-coded one, in any case — can bring your site to a screeching halt and cause premature hair loss and hypertension...
Read MoreYou see them everywhere, and you know many of them without even thinking about it: the graceful script of Coca-Cola; the Nike “swoosh”; the brown and gold of the UPS shield; and many, many more. These logos are immediately recognizable, and not solely because the companies that own them spend millions upon millions of dollars to get them in your face as often as possible. What helps make these logos memorable and effective...
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It is hard to believe, but the World Wide Web has been with us for more than 20 years. From humble beginnings, the web is now an integral part of our daily lives and presents huge marketing opportunities for businesses large and small around the world. But it is no longer enough to simply have a website for your business; you need a good website which presents your business in a positive manner, is easy to find, and offers visitors...
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