Robert Sharp & Associates • BBM Studios • EM2 Event Management • 3615 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City, SD • 605-341-5226;

Website Design: A Business Survival Tool

wwwAs the forward thinking 2008 melts into a web-savvy 2009, the world is rapidly becoming more accessible via the Internet. In terms of business success, a well designed website should be viewed as a survival tool. Whether you're a multi-million dollar company or a small business, a solid web presence is essential.

Worldwide, approximately 970 million people use the Internet on a daily basis, therefore making a website the most efficient and effective way to connect with potential customers.

The Internet is a competitive place, so it's not just about having a website - a company's website must make a strong impression, be well designed, user-friendly, and findable on search engines. Your website has a total of 5 seconds to make an impact on the user.

The design and quality of your website are incredibly powerful marketing tools, and, when done right, they can put your company far ahead of the competition.

Our team of developers utilizes the latest technology, software and equipment to create functional, optimized, professional and original websites for our clients across the country. We will put the web to WORK for you.

Streaming Video

Streaming video can significantly improve site content, appeal, legitimacy and, when done right, a website’s organic Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

With today’s fast internet speeds and an ever-evolving user ability, streaming video is an increasingly popular component of many websites. Video is an excellent educational tool and equally so, an efficient method of making the issue, product, service, etc., more real and relevant. With streaming video on your website, the user does not need to download any files or wait long for the video to load. The piece is immediately available – on demand.

This relatively new media is an effective mode of information-sharing that boosts client confidence (in product, service, brand, etc.) by rendering your message more powerful and clear. Streaming video gives face and voice to the content of a website, making it seem more complete and legitimate. Video can increase the effectiveness of your message and hold the visitor’s attention longer than plain text.

Here are a few examples of websites we’ve created that feature streaming video (click each image to view):

Please contact us if you would like more information about streaming video capabilities and how it could benefit your website.

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3615 Canyon Lake Drive - Suite 1 - Rapid City, South Dakota, 57702
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