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Kate’s Kids 7th Annual Golf Tournament
Jun 7th
Kate’s Kids has raised over $145,000 since its beginning in 2004 and has given assistance to 25 families and 46 children who have been impacted by a drunk driver or severe car accident. The 7th Annual Kate’s Kids Golf Tournament directly benefits these children in need. The tournament is being held July 17, 2010 at Bent Creek Golf Club in Eden Prairie, MN. It is a 4-person, 18-hole scramble tournament and it will begin with a shotgun start at 2pm. The top three teams will receive awards. The annual event includes the golf tournament, followed by dinner and a live auction. Even if you aren’t a golfer you can help make a difference in a child’s life by participating in this worthwhile event.
Check out Kate’s Kids Events page for more information. You can register and donate online to become a part of a special day benefiting a great cause!
Cool down with Paragon Pools this Summer!
May 25th
A couple of 90 degree days can really get you thinking….who do I know that has a pool? Maybe people could be thinking about you! DVo Designs is proud to present a new Web site for Paragon Pools, based in Stillwater, Minnesota. 
Paragon Pools has an impressive list of satisfied clients who will be kicking back and enjoying the Summer sun this year next to their new pools. Don’t hesitate to contact Mike Henry at Paragon Pools for a home consultation. This site was a particularly fun one to build since Mike is so full of excitement. Give him a call and you’ll know what I’m talking about.
Paragon Pools – by DVo Designs
SEO: Search Engine Optimization – What is it and do I need it?
May 13th
When you see SEO plastered all over advertisements through the internet, you may wonder what this really is. What is Search Engine Optimization and why is it necessary? SEO is a tool that can vastly improve your search engine results for your Web site without paying any extra fees per click. 
Organically increasing the ranking of your site can be extremely beneficial if you’re trying to get your name out there. There are lots of tips and tricks out there to do this if you work with someone who is trained in SEO. Funnel Tip, a client of DVo Designs, is a excellent start for any SEO services for your current web site. Go ahead and check them out. They will walk you through how it works and get your site moving up and up through the search engine rankings.
Remember, you could have the most jaw-dropping Web site design but if nobody can find it, what’s the point?
The value of excellent customer service
Apr 9th
After working with several clients and setting up web sites using various host companies and domain registrars it has become apparent to me: You cannot put a price on excellent customer service. If there is one thing that I could avoid when making web sites it would be dealing with these mom-and-pop-shop hosting and domain companies. A domain registration site that doesn’t allow you to make changes yourself? Really?! I wish GoDaddy would just buy everyone out. Much of this may be going right over your head, but the moral of the story is when you are thinking of creating a web site do your best to research the hosting companies with the best customer service. Web sites are a piece of technology and as you know, technology can break. When you’re web site is down and you can’t do anything about it, it’s a real headache. Prior to signing up for a hosting company or registering a domain, always consult someone with experience or look through forums. Here are some suggestions below for companies I have worked with:
Domain Registration
GoDaddy allows for an array of customization in regards to your domain name and it’s by far, the easiest site to work with on the customer service side.
Great Hosting Companies
Good luck out there. Contact me with any questions.
Starting a business this Spring?
Mar 14th
Lately I’ve found myself spending all of my weekends designing Web sites. I think Spring is in the air and people are really getting out there to make a difference and start their own businesses. Who better to help them out ? I’m working with some great people at the moment to get these sites up and running. I’m excited for the end results and look forward to getting more business as the summer heats up. If you’re waiting for the stars to align before you start your business….don’t get too hung up on all the details. If you have the passion and drive to get things done, you’ll be surprised what can happen. Meet the right people and your ideas spread like wild fire. So get out there!
Check out this Forbes.com article:
Three More Myths About Starting Your Own Business
Google Themes by DVo Designs
Mar 4th
When I have some free time on my hands I dabble in Google theme creation. It’s cool to see what’s out there to spice up your home page. I’ve received several requests to make more for different cities so maybe that will be a summer project. Until then, browse through what’s out there now.
View iGoogle Themes by DVo Designs