When it comes to Internet speeds, the country that created the Internet lags far behind much of the developed world. The United States has about an average 6.7 Mbps (Megabytes per second) download speed compared to a global average of 2.6 Mbps. South Korea leads with 15.7 Mbps, followed in order by Japan, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and Latvia. One of the primary reasons for America’s poor performance is our obsession with wireless networks, which simply can’t compete with the speed of wired networks.

Though social media has diminished its use in other ways, email is still a crucial communication tool in the business world. According to a recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute, the average office-based employee spends as much as a quarter of their day reading and responding to email. With everyone spending so much time on email, it may be easy to think that one has mastered the art of email writing.

As predicted, we are swamped with website work and proud of it. Currently we have at least 15 websites in progress, and a dozen more quoted and coming soon. Along with the 450 current website clients, Image Management is going gangbusters.

We knew the economy was picking up, as I gave proof of in my previous blog post. This is only the beginning of what is expected to be a banner year for Image Management. We stand by our reputation as being the leader of website design, development, and hosting in southeastern Wisconsin.

Designing the right logo for your business can be an intimidating process. Your logo is the centerpiece of your corporate branding. It needs to create instant recognition while conveying the personality of your company. Effective logo design requires active participation from both the client and the designer. This article describes important considerations to anyone looking to design or re-design their logo.

Many see their website as just a virtual billboard, offering clients a visually appealing advertisement that will eventually translate to sales. While establishing your brand is a crucial first step, there are many other goals that your website can achieve to increase sales and customer loyalty. These include providing comprehensive resources to educate clients, increasing communication with existing clients, and generating direct sales through e-commerce.

Rest assured- Image Management’s servers have recently been restructured for optimal performance. Your website is being monitored 24/7 and back-up systems are in place to assure secure and reliable service. If your company or business does not have a reliable and cost effective host for your website- contact Image Management today to receive hosting at $8.99/month- certainly the lowest rate in the area. Furthermore, know that Image Management staff is standing by the phones. You will always talk to a live person Monday - Friday 7 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 8 am - Noon.

At Image Management, we see ourselves as the best website designers and SEO managers in the Milwaukee area. Because of this, we sometimes encounter ideas that seem to stick around the website development field despite being dated or incomplete. Three of the most common misconceptions are discussed below.

Misconception One: A website design’s primary purpose is always to attract potential clients.

We actively encourage Image Management’s staff to lead a healthy lifestyle. For starters, we provide all full-time employees with YMCA memberships, ensuring that they can regularly work out, even in the dead of Wisconsin winter. Furthermore, we recommend that our employees make the most of their lunch hour by enjoying a leisurely stroll after finishing their meals. We also promote a diet of fruits and vegetables. Many of our staff stand while working in order to prevent back strain and maintain posture.

Do you surf the Internet on your phone? If so, you’re not alone. Marketing research company Nielsen reported that by the end of last year, almost half of US mobile phone users owned a smartphone. The powerful Internet browsers and fast connection speeds of current smartphones are encouraging people to use the Internet more on the go. According to the global Web analytics company StatCounter, mobile Internet use has doubled from year to year, climbing from less than 1 percent of total Internet use in 2009 to almost 9 percent in the beginning of 2012.

Google remains the most popular search engine. This article reviews search options available to Google users. Other popular search engines, such as Bing and DuckDuckGo, offer similar functionality but will not be reviewed. Instead, the focus is on unlocking the search power behind Google.