Today was a snow day for HDR web designs! I am working on a new website that needed some fresh photos of Mt Baker and the ski area, so I decided to go snowboarding for the day and take the photos myself. The life of a real estate agent/webmaster can get pretty demanding, so the [...]

One of the easiest and most overlooked things that small businesses forget to do with their website is getting them listed in Google, Yahoo, and MSN’s Live local business directories. This is so important for business owners because it is free and demonstrates immediate authority to potential customers. If you are looking for a specific [...]

Why does my small business need a blog? This is a common question that I hear from business owners. The reality is there is not a simple answer to this question. I believe that the best way to explain the answer is through a hypothetical case study. A friend of mine owns All Pro Painting [...]

Welcome to HDR Web Designs. This is a dual purpose blog for my web design company. First and foremost this is a tutorial blog with tips and tricks to improving your small business website. This is also my practice blog where I will be implementing new plug-ins, techniques, and SEO tests. If you are an [...]