This month’s Tingalls case study highlights Find A Wrench website. View what we’ve designed, how the process works and the results
Want to learn how to use SEO keywords to get your website found and drive more traffic to your site? We’ve got the information you need plus a handy SEO checklist to get you started.
You know the saying; you never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s logic that also applies to your company’s website. Wouldn’t you like to know right away people’s first impression when they hop onto it? Luckily, there’s a short test (five seconds short to be exact) that can do just that. The five-second test is a method that’s easy to conduct without a lot of setup and gives you valuable results fast. Acting on the results this logical method offers could be the difference between an engaged audience that goes on to gather more information on your website or one that bounces off to another site […]
Every business has a culture but not every culture is good for business. Workplace culture can make or break an organization. Learn more about how your company culture can make a difference.
By Catherine Bell, Copywriter To be successful, your website has to be more than just a pretty face. Your site also needs to provide a great user experience and attract the attention of the Google search engine. This means that the SERP (search engine results page) is critical to the success of your site. Luckily, we have five easy ways to get your SERP looking and feeling great. 1) Keep It Fresh Your website content should be relevant, well-written and original. Keep your content fresh with regular updates and posts that engage with your readers. Including testimonials and reviews will create user-generated copy that will be on target and interesting […]
Guest Article From Steve Namio, Wells Print & Digital Services When sending out your next newsletter, which medium should you use to gain the best response from your customer, e-mail or print? You must understand the advantages and disadvantages of both before you can make a fair decision. An e-mail newsletter and direct-mail (printed) newsletter can include similar articles, advertisements, etc. and both require a mailing list. Cost One of the few advantages of an e-mail newsletter is cost. An e-mail newsletter will be less expensive to distribute than a printed newsletter, so you can send them out more frequently. The printed newsletter will have the consistent costs of printing […]
By: Paloma Kennedy, Attorney with Boardman & Clark, LLP Have you noticed lately how many websites have sent you an email or requested you to agree to their new, updated privacy policy or terms of service? This is due to a new EU regulation that was passed May of 2018, called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR affects any business that collects or processes EU resident information, which includes an EU resident’s name; address; IP address; cookies; health, racial and ethnic data; political opinions; and sexual orientation – regardless of whether the collection or processing of this data is intentional. The regulation requires business owners to implement safeguards […]
Tingalls Graphic Design is wrapping up 2018 on a high note with the announcement that, for the fourth consecutive year, they’ve been voted the area’s best website development company in InBusiness Magazine’s Annual Executive Choice Awards. The winners are determined by majority vote of write-in ballots from 1,000 Madison executives, business owners and decision makers and honor businesses across a variety of industries for excellence and proven success. Tingalls Owner and Creative Director Tara Ingalls says this kind of acknowledgement is what fuels her passion every day. “We’ve served well over 1,000 clients since I founded the firm in 2000, and we strive to bring energy and creativity to projects […]
Tingalls Graphic Design is excited to announce it will take over serving clients of Union Street Design upon the retirement of the firm’s founder and principal, Jeanne Gomoll. Tingalls, which provides logo design, print collateral, and trade show design service, is also the three-peat winner as the area’s best website development company according to InBusiness Magazine’s Annual Executive Choice Awards. Tara Ingalls, Owner and Creative Director of Tingalls Graphic Design, is honored to have been trusted with Union Street Design’s client relationships. “We’ve served well over 1,100 clients in our 18-year history and are thrilled to have the opportunity to carry on the creative and vibrant design work Jeanne has […]
Looking for a new way to get your marketing message out there or highlight a case study? Your best bet might be to put together an infographic.
In our 20+ years as a leading Wisconsin graphic design firm, we have had the privilege to work with a number of amazing nonprofit organizations. Through those experiences we have learned that doing design for charitable groups is a little bit different than working with for-profit businesses. The same rules of visual presentation apply, of course, but the goals and applications are a bit different. To put it another way, non-profits have to think about design in a unique way. If you’re thinking about revamping the visuals, marketing, or website for your non-profit organization, here are seven things you should consider… #1 Begin With a Cohesive Brand Strategy It’s important […]
Can a business be about more than the work it does, or even the jobs and income it generates? We certainly think so. That’s why one of the goals we treasure at Tingalls Graphic Design isn’t just to be the best design and marketing company in Wisconsin, but also a catalyst for positive change in the community. We call it our “Giving Tree,” after the popular book you might have read as a child. If you want to understand how our philosophy affects you – not to mention the greater Madison area – here are some things you have to understand… Why We Make Giving Back a Priority For us, […]
Does your company have a logo branding guide? If you’re scratching your head, probably not. A branding guide is basically what it says, it’s a manual with specific “rules” for how your company logo is to be used. While some of the items included in the guide may seem trivial or small beans, the guide makes sure everyone is on the same page as it pertains to logo reproduction, color, sizing, font usage and more. Consistent branding is a must for companies because it builds brand credibility in the eyes of your consumers. Your company has probably, collectively, spent a lot of time and energy coming up with the perfect […]
What is the value of brand storytelling? A connection with your consumer possesses infinite value. You are your own brand. Own it. Wear it inside out, turned backward, or tied around your head but never take it off. How did you come to this idea that you were going to offer the world your unique product or service? Understanding what your brand can do for others and by laying it all out there can provide consumers with the knowledge they need to consume your product or service. Web design and graphic design are simple yet effective ways to get your brand off the ground. How is a product different? Connect […]
Sometimes, new clients come to us with a question that seems all-too-familiar in the digital age: do we still need professional letterhead and envelopes? In our opinion, you absolutely do. That’s true even if you have a small business or a one-person professional practice. In fact, using good identity pieces can be even more important when you are upcoming or independent. Let’s take a look at a few of the most important reasons why… Colleagues and Customers Take You More Seriously When customers or colleagues get professional communications from you and see your letterhead and envelopes, it creates an instant impression. They get the sense that you are competent, and […]
Now that we’re well into the new year, it’s a good time to check in to see where we’re at with our goals for the year. Although it’s no longer January, there’s still plenty of time to accomplish great things! Our team here at Tingalls recently created our annual vision boards to help us clarify, and be mindful of our goals. It was a lot of fun, and we created some truly inspiring stuff. What exactly is a Vision Board? More than a simple craft project, vision boarding is a tool that helps us craft the life and business we want. “A vision board is a tool used to help […]