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Jason Nester

Jason Nester

Interactive Designer at Ideastar Inc.

 

Seven Must Have WordPress Plugins to Make Your Blog Hum
19 Dec 2008
Posted in InDepth
Working with WordPress can be a very rewarding experience. It can be styled visually to look like whatever you'd like it to. It's an easy way to blog either for customers or employees. And, the administration of the site has an ease-of-use that places it among the most widely used content management systems. In my opinion it is the ultimate ... Read more...
Speaking Effectively with a Web Designer
11 Dec 2008
Posted in Star Ideas
When talking with a designer, things can sometimes get a bit tricky.  I, as a designer,  have compiled a few things to think about when attempting to effectively speaking with a designer about your Web project. Communication: The key when starting any major design project, especially a Web design project, is communication. At the start of any project, make sure ... Read more...
Five Ways to Make Your Web Site Stand Out
25 Nov 2008
Posted in InDepth
Aside from good SEO and a  proper user interface, there is still a chance that your Web site might get lost in the crowd. There are millions of destinations on the World Wide Web, so things can start to get a bit cluttered. How does one distinguish their online presence from the rest of the world? You'd be surprised at ... Read more...
Five Ways to Incorporate Video Into a Business Web Site
04 Nov 2008
Posted in InnerViews
Video completely transformed the the way we surf online. It's apparent the tremendous influence  sites like youtube and hulu have on our culture. Pop-Culture reflects this in music video parodies and talk news programs that feature stories about viral video celebrities. It seems anyone with a Web cam and an Internet connection has the potential to be a star, or ... Read more...
The 4 Essential Elements of Web Design
22 Oct 2008
Posted in InDepth
In the fast paced world of the Internet, with its Web 2.0 and social networking, Web sites are much more than a simple luxury or accessory. They are proven effective tools to increase the profit of your business. The design and implementation of these powerful tools is something to be taken seriously. If your site is designed improperly it not ... Read more...