What does it take to succeed in the graphic design industry?

The graphic design industry is saturated with firms and freelancers vying for your attention. So how does Image Management stand apart? Image Management demands more of itself than only being equipped with the latest programs and versed in the latest design. We are outfitted with a staff full of diverse capabilities and talents, our creativity and services are limitless, and customer service is unparalleled. Experience, professionalism, and communication are keys to our success.

Last summer I was all set to retire as a triathlete after qualifying for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, which includes a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike, and a 13.1 mile run. The qualifying race was held in Racine and although I did not win my age group, my time was faster than all Southeastern Wisconsin finishers. I placed 35th overall, the top 25 of which were professional triathletes. I was 2nd in my age group. I lost by only 6 seconds to a South African ex-pro who now makes a living out of doing triathlons. My exact finish time was 4 hours, 35 minutes and 49 seconds.

Biometrics may be just another industry buzzword to some. To others, it has already become routine. The word may vaguely conjure up images of a dystopian future. Security professionals tout it as the next step towards better personal security. What are biometrics? How are they being used today? And what will the future hold for them?

On September 23rd, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that 19 companies had been ordered to stop writing fake online reviews. These companies were being hired to write fraudulant positive reviews on Internet services such as Yelp, Google Local, and CitySearch. These reviews appear to come from individual satisfied consumers. They were designed to convince potential customers that a business’s products or services are better than real reviews would indicate.

With over five-hundred website clients, including several Fortune 500 companies, Image Management (IM) has been making technology work for businesses in Racine for over twelve years. Image Management combines the latest website design trends with a compassion for the Racine community. “We’re not just a website service provider, but a partner for Racine-based companies,” states Claire Weslaski, President of Image Management.

Many business websites are the online equivalent of a phone book advertisement or a brochure: a straightforward sales pitch, designed to convert a single view into a phone call or an online sale. For some businesses, this is all that is practical or necessary. However, a website can do much more than that for your business. By drawing a regular audience to your website, you can generate lucrative, lasting relationships with your clients.

Over the years, clients with domains registered through Image Management have inquired about a particular letter received via mail. These letters typically come from “Domain Registry of America” (DRoA) or “Domain Renewal Group.” Image Management is not affiliated with these associations. These letters are falsified and a scam.

Johnson’s fountain, tween crowds at North Beach, tribute bands on First Fridays, summer has officially hit Racine. Summer is the season for relaxing, rejuvenating, and recharging. The weather is hot, the pools are open, and the school doors are shut.

At the birth of the World Wide Web, website designs were just that – static, unchanging pages of text connected to one another through “hyperlinks.” Eventually web development came to include images, sounds, and video, but their nature remained the same. When truly interactive features were necessary, website developers often created them for proprietary browser plugins like Java and Adobe Flash. This meant confining the most interesting interactive elements to a small box within the webpage.

For years, Apple has defined success with innovative product releases. What started with the iPod years ago rolled into a cultural phenomenon. But weighty competitors like Google and Microsoft have since upped the ante. They’ve thrown their own products, powered by Android and Windows 8, into the ring. A volatile market has never been more competitive. Now, Apple, the company that redefined branding, has the enormous challenge of branding itself all over again.