by admin | May 10, 2016 | Graphic Design, JB Systems News and Events, Website Design & Programming
Often times your website is a potential customer’s first impression of your company. That being said, if you’re a business in the 21st century, you absolutely need a website. Since you need a website, you might as well have a handcrafted, award-winning website. That’s why our team at JB Systems puts so much time and effort into researching your company and industry design trends. We don’t just build websites 一 we create a beautiful, handcrafted solution that expresses your brand. (more…)
by admin | Sep 4, 2015 | Graphic Design, Marketing Ideas, Random Postings, Website Design & Programming
Though many people are familiar with JB Systems’ ability to create responsive, custom websites, few people know that our graphic design team also creates some powerful brands and identities for our clients. What’s exciting about designing a new brand is that, much like with a new website, we get to help our clients get a more consistent, professional identity for their business. Branding (or re-branding) is a chance for clients to show their client base how they’re evolving. It’s incredibly rewarding for JB Systems to be part of that process.
Branding takes many forms, such as a new logo design, changing the colors of an existing logo, updating a slogan, and more. At JB Systems, we recently had the opportunity to help the Eau Claire Police Department re-brand themselves by creating a new logo.
On Tuesday, August 18th, some of our team members were in attendance at Phoenix Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin as Police Chief Gerald Staniszewski unveiled the logo on two new police vehicles, along with another vehicle (more…)
by admin | May 22, 2015 | Graphic Design, JB Systems News and Events, Website Design & Programming
JB Systems is pleased to announce that, for the fourth consecutive year, we have been selected as a winner in Graphic Design USA‘s (GDUSA) 2015 American Web Design Awards. The purpose of the American Web Design Awards, as stated by GDUSA, is to “showcase the power of design in enhancing websites and online communications.” GDUSA was founded in 1963, and is committed to being the leading magazine for creative professionals.
We are beyond excited to accept these awards. It reassures us that we are meeting our goal of providing the best services possible to our clients, and it encourages us to stay creative and innovative in our website designs.
Our designers understand that you have just three seconds to wow any visitor who comes to your website. That’s why it’s crucial to have a design that’s functional and beautiful, in order to keep them from closing their browser on your site. With JB Systems, you can get a custom website that is functional and beautifully designed so that visitors will browse your website and learn more about your company. In fact, we’ll design a website (more…)
by admin | Sep 21, 2012 | Graphic Design, JB Systems News and Events, Random Postings
Here at JB Systems, we often talk to our clients about how important it is for your website to “do more”. Today’s websites need to be fast, functional, and efficient. But what about a website being user-friendly? Fun? How do you keep visitors on the site for more than just a few seconds? How do you get them to click through to multiple pages? How do you direct them to your contact form or get them to add a product to their shopping cart?
Design. That’s how.
It’s one thing to have a website that’s capable of doing a lot, but it’s another to get your web visitors to take advantage of it. Since our Graphic Design department recently took home three (!) web design awards from GDUSA, and three (!) graphic design awards from GDUSA (still so new it’s not on their website yet), we thought we should give a little more attention to the work they do.
So – how does design contribute to the success of your website? Here are a just a few ways:
You have 3 seconds to get their attention.
That’s right. 3 seconds. Having an engaging home page that relates to what the customer is looking for is key to retain each visitor. This can mean rotating promotional banners with special offers, recent news and updates, or the newest images from your photo gallery. Somehow, the look has to catch their attention and let them know that there’s a lot of good information beyond that home page.
Your customers don’t care about you.
When your potential customers come to your website, they’re looking for something – a solution to their problems, or information they need. They usually aren’t coming to see how great you are, or how many people you’ve worked for. They just want to know how you can help them with their problem. User-centered design keeps the focus on your customers, and a great designer will help you build your website from the customer’s perspective.
Brand Matters.
It’s important that your website is consistent with the look of your flyers, brochures, vehicles, signage, advertising, and any other materials that portray your brand. Maintaining consistency between all areas of your marketing helps to strengthen your brand. And that means you become more memorable and recognizable. The design of your website has to communicate that brand – through graphic elements, color, photography, fonts/typeface, and even language. The success of your branding is in paying attention to all of the little details.
Trends Matter.
If your website was designed over 3 years ago, chances are it may look a little bit outdated. Not only does technology change quickly, but so does design. There are new techniques, trends, and methods that are used and changing daily. Plus, customers’ expectations of websites are increasingly demanding – they expect that they’ll be frequently updated, clean and simple, and super easy to navigate. And they’re being conditioned to use only the sites that get them what they need the quickest. Refreshing your design and keeping it up-to-date with new design trends that fit your business is part of telling your customers that your business is also up-to-date.
Graphic Design at JB Systems
JB Systems offers full graphic design services – a great way to extend your marketing both online and offline. Of course, website design is our first love, but our designers also love doing print design such as:
- direct mail
- newsletters
- advertisements
- flyers and brochures
- folders for proposals or sales presentations
- business cards
- and more.
Printers, Sign Makers, Promotional Companies – Oh My!
We work with vendors of all types, working to find the best service, quality, and pricing that’s out there, while taking the pressure off of you to get the final product done exactly the way you want it.
Logo Design, Corporate Identity, & Branding Packages
JB Systems also provides identity design (logo design) services. A great time to update your logo (if you are looking for this) would be as you’re introducing a new website – a great way to launch your new look to the world!
Take that First Step…
No matter where you’re starting from, we’re confident we can help get you to where you want to be. Check out the links below to explore our services, or to meet with our designers about your project!
Check out our web design portfolio.
Contact us to talk about your graphic design and/or branding needs.
Already a Client of JB Systems? Thinking of a redesign? Talk to us about updating your website look!
