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Enhance the look of your web site

January 7th, 2008- by Neda Nadjmabadi

Hope you had a great New Year’s! Starting off 2008, here are some tips to enhance the look of your website.

BACKGROUND COLOR

Adding a background color brings contrast to the site which brings it out more.

Examples of background colors on websites:

BANNER

Change your banner by adding/changing the pictures. The banner is one of the first things a constituent sees on your website. Include lots of color, pictures of district places and or symbols representing the state.

Examples of great banners:

MULTIMEDIA AND PICTURES

Make your website exciting and add pictures throughout the site. Update your photo gallery with the newest photos. Include lots of audio/video on your website and let your constituents see your latest floor speech, radio interview or video.

Please let us know if we can help you enhance the look of your website.

2 Responses to 'Enhance the look of your web site'

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Yolanda said,

on January 7th, 2008 at 2:31 pm

Our office is so excited about the launching of our new website! Because of Adfero and Neda’s guidance, it was a success. We difiniely look forward to building on what we have.
Neda said,

on January 10th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

Thank you Yolanda! We are happy to help and look foward to working with you.

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