Blog archive for 2011

Last month Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. gave a presentation for the Perrysburg Chamber Lunch & Learn series about QR codes. They are becoming more and more popular... they are a quick and convenient way to "tell more" about your business. Frequently the QR code will link to a company website... BUT are you sure that the website will display correctly in a mobile browser on the smart phone being used? If not you should contact us to get your website ready!

The Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau did just that... they wanted to make sure there is a mobile version of their website ready for the handheld devices. We've done just that for them. You can visit their mobile website at http://mobi.visitperrysburg.com.

A bit of freshening up is needed sometimes... we helped the Allen Township to do a little "something" to freshen up their website. It was easy and much less expensive with the foundation already laid with valid HTML. Check it out!

QR-Code stands for Quick Response Code.

QR-Code is a two-dimensional bar code which was invented by Denso Wave, a subsidiary of Toyota, in 1994 in Japan. Denso Wave holds registered trademark for QR-Code but choses to allow free use of the 2D bar code, which contributed to growth in its popularity. Standard QR-Code can hold up to 7,089 numeric data and 4,296 of alpha-numeric data.

Generate yours using one of these FREE QR-Code Generators:

• Kaywa
• Kerem Erkan
• QR Stuff.com

What to do with your QR-Code? You can put them on your business cards, marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, postcards, truck, trailer, car, packaging, name tags, ticket stubs, receipts, etc.

How can they work for your business? One of over 53 million of smart phone users in USA can scan your QR-Code with his mobile device using a special QR-Code scanner/reader software (already pre-installed on some phones) and be directed to your website, import your contact information, generate an SMS, display installation instructions, directions to your business, etc.

It is great to get a new website for your business online but periodically you should also evaluate if updates are needed to your existing website. An advantage for our clients is that a new look can be achieved rather easily without having to change any of the content!

Meyer Badenhop Insurance Agency, our client since January 2009, has done just that. New graphical design with existing content. In addition, they added some new features such as a blog, RSS feed, and updated online quote forms.

View information as a webpage.

Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. launches a new website for thePerrysburg Farmers Market. Check it out by clicking on the image below...

In the last couple of months I had suggested to several people that importing contacts into Outlook 2007 from Excel is pretty easy and I found that, what I took for granted, was news to others... so I've decided to post the steps needed to accomplish this. Here goes...

1. Open Excel file and Save As Comma Delimited (.csv) file.
2. In Outlook, under Contacts create new folder. This folder is where all the crew contacts will be imported into.
3. Select File->Import and Export… menu option. Select Import from another program of file and press Next.                 
4. Select Comma Separated Values (Windows) format in the next dialog and press Next.
5. Press Browse and locate the csv file you created in step 1. Allow duplicates to be created or select another option that suits you better. Press Next.
6. Locate the Contacts folder (created in step 2) into which you wish to import the new contacts…
7. Select Map Custom Fields button in the next dialog…
8. Drag fields from left hand side “Value” area to the matching fields in the “Field:Mapped from” area on the right (It helps if the Excel spreadsheet used in step 1 has correct heading in it).
9. Upon completion of this process you will have everyone’s contact information in your Outlook 2007 ready to use or synch with your smart phone :-)

Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. was asked to be a part of a seminar at the Maumee Chamber presenting information you need to know about making the most of you Internet presence.

Discover how you can harness the power of the Internet to get your business found online, engage new customers and keep the old ones coming back. Network with other Chamber members to find out what works for them and what doesn't. Is your company website easily accessible?

According to an article in Entrepreneur magazine, 40% of small businesses in the U.S. have no online presence whatsoever. You need to make your website work for YOU!

Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. will be one of the exhibitors at the Showcase on Commerce - business showcase hosted by the Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce and Hilton Garden Inn.

The showcase will take place on April 16, 2011 from 9am - 2pm. Come visit us at the Showcase on Commerce!

Check out the new website for SJJ Rugby team.

Website Accessibility is a term used to describe the degree to which information provided via a website is available to as many people as possible. Website accessibility can be viewed as the "ability to access".

Website accessibility is not the same as website usability which is used to describe the extent to which a website can be used with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction.

Website accessibility is about making things accessible to all people (whether they have a disability or not).

The St. John's Jesuit Crew Team needed a new website... so Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. stepped up and provided a great new place to put all needed crew information for the families and crew members. Please visit and let us know what you think :-)

New website launched for Beat the Man Coffee or Tea.. check it out!