As published in the Madison County Journal 2/6/2013
Ridgeland-based marketing company Think Webstore became a million dollar company at the end of 2012, less than five years since the doors first opened in 2008.
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Maison Weiss (Jackson, MS), a Jackson, Mississippi icon for its generations of designer fashions, launches its new Facebook web property, www.facebook.com/maisonweiss. Facebook (FBML) pages allow businesses to create websites within Facebook and actually engage their audiences. Owner Ken Szilasi is proud to announce this launch in unison with new website and Twitter online presences. See a list of thinkwebstore.com websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
Maison Weiss (Jackson, MS), a Jackson, Mississippi icon for it’s generations of designer fashions, launches it’s new website design, www.maisonweiss.com. Owner Ken Szilasi is proud to announce this launch in unison with new Facebook and Twitter online presences. See a list of thinkwebstore.com websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
Ichiban Dining (Flowood, MS), known in the Jackson, Mississippi area for their first class Chinese buffet and Sushi and Hibachi Grill, launches three new websites!
>> Ichiban Buffet (www.ichibanbuffetms.com)
>> Ichiban Sushi and Hibachi Grill (www.ichibangrillms.com)
>> Ichiban Dining (www.ichibandining.com)
The new websites feature menus and other restaurant information in unique, translucent website designs. See a list of thinkwebstore.com websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
Dave’s Mobile Car Wash (Ridgeland, MS) launches it’s new custom website design, www.davesmobilecarwash.com. Dave’s Mobile Car Wash has been providing on site service for over 15 years to Madison, Rankin and Hinds counties. See a list of thinkwebstore.com websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/website-design-development/.
AgVest Land Company (Madison, MS) launches it’s new real estate website design, www.agvestlandco.com, where visitors can view various agricultural land tracks online. All properties are Google mapped by longitude and latitude coordinates since addresses do not apply with farm land. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/website-design-development/.
Ridgeland, Mississippi
This small business team is hard to beat. Small and large businesses alike are utilizing Think Webstore and Advanced Microsystems to boost their business and add stability to their technology solutions. And, the budgetary benefits can be significant.
In today’s ultra-competitive environment, where businesses are streamlining operations and costs, here are two local companies that are always busy. In fact, they have continued to grow despite the down economy. Both companies have developed a solid reputation in the tri-county area as the “go-to” places for websites and computer support. Bryan Carter, managing partner for Think Webstore, explains, “We make technology easy and marketing make sense. That is always our goal.”
Having a knowledgeable computer support team on call 24/7 without incurring the costs of full-time staffing has proven to be a very efficient use of resources for many Mississippi companies. Advanced Microsystems (AMS) has been in operation for over twelve years. According to owner Jitu Patel, “We are always available and make sure everything works the first time. Our clients like us for that reason.” AMS provides networking, installation, software support and computer repair services. Patel, a Mississippi State graduate, moved the operation to the current Ridgeland, Mississippi location in January 2008 to join business partner, Carter, and Think Webstore.
Sister company Think Webstore is unique for a marketing venture because it combines the disciplines of business, design, technology, usability, psychology and advertising. “We are able to provide a great deal of insight and the result is common-sense solutions that just work,” states Carter. Custom designed and developed website packages start at $1199. Carter, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, formed Think Webstore after working with and consulting with several large corporations including IBM, AT&T, NCR, Home Depot and Educational Testing Solutions. Think Webstore’s service offerings include website design and development, web hosting, graphic design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Business Identity (logos, business cards, letterhead) and brochures.
“We’re excited about our businesses and we are proud to have a lot of loyal clients,” says Carter. Both Think Webstore and AMS work with a wide range of businesses including medical groups, industrial companies, law practices, construction companies, retailers, real estate companies, developers, churches, consulting companies, agricultural companies, media companies and many more. If you are looking for expertise and local accountability, these partner businesses are well suited. Either business can be contacted for free estimates.
Think Webstore and Advanced Microsystems are located in Ridgeland, Mississippi on Lake Harbour Drive across from Primos Cafe. Store hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday.
For more information on websites, search engine optimization, hosting and other marketing and web services, contact Think Webstore at (601)856-2000 or visit www.thinkwebstore.com. For more information on networking, network administration, computer repair and software support, contact Advanced Microsystems at (601)914-5657.
The Diabetes and Endocrine Institute (Jackson, MS) launches it’s new website design, www.diabetesandendocrineinstitute.org, providing news on classes, recipes and about the institute. Established by Dr. Wayne Woo in Jackson, Mississippi, the institute and Dr. Woo have become known for a holistic approach to diabetes care and lifestyle. See a list of Think Webstore websites at thinkwebstore.com/website-design-development.
Thor Products (Jackson, MS) launches it’s new e-commerce website design, www.thorproducts.com, where visitors can buy various cleaning products online. Thor Products has had a long time relationship with Viking and continues to provide stainless steel and other cleaning products that compliment Viking appliance purchases. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/website-design-development/.
MCH Transportation (Jackson, MS) launches it’s new website design, www.mchtrans.com, promoting its national trucking transportation services. Headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, MCH has several offices in the US and serves many large Southeastern and Midwestern clients with its comprehensive range of transportation service offerings. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/website-design-development/.
Melissa Honea Realty (Ridgeland, MS) launches it’s new website design, www.melissahonearealty.com or www.madisonmshomes.org, showcasing her private listings and MLS listings of homes in the Madison, Ridgeland, Brandon, Jackson and Flowood areas. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/website-design-development/.
If you find yourself asking these questions then you may not be surprised to find yourself in good company. That is because even those who are implementing SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, for their sites may not have a real understanding of what is being done and how it is helping them or if it is helping them. The other real truth is that if you have a business website then you probably do need SEO. SEO is becoming a standard requirement for anyone needing to be found on the web. And, these days, as web searches continue to replace the Yellow Pages, that is nearly everyone.
There are typically three services that sometimes get grouped into the category of SEO, but they are different. The goal of all three is the same, to be placed on the first page of search results.
SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It is the practice of fine tuning a website to be attractive to search engines like Google, Yahoo and others, so that your site shows up higher in their search results for searches relevant to your site. The goal is normally to appear in the first page of the search results since many people do not look beyond the first page of results.
SEM stands for Search Engine Marketing. This is usually used to refer to Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising, which is used to get around bad search engine ranking by buying your way to the first page in the Sponsor / Advertiser areas.
Search Engine Optimization Marketing is the practice of boosting organic search results using a variety of techniques such as “back links.” This is considered a form SEM, but since it only affects the organic results, it is different from PPC SEM.
The first, fundamental step in Search Engine Optimization is a onetime service for your site. It involves updating content in your site and updating information in the coding of the site to better reflect key terms and phrases people are using in their searches. You may come back and revisit and tune up your site periodically, but it is usually to tweak, not to rebuild, and so it is basically a fixed cost. Search Engine Marketing and SEO Marketing services, on the other hand, are continuous and continually funded and are a different service than the physical tune up of basic SEO. Although PPC SEM can be very effective very quickly if you have the budget, it is not as effective long term and is useless without continual funding. SEO Marketing, on the other hand, can be very effective medium and long term. Many website owners choose to implement SEO for long term results and PPC SEM until those results are realized.
SEO, SEM and SEO Marketing are all designed to do the same thing: get your website recognized and placed on the first page in search engine search results.
There are a lot of important factors to weigh when establishing your search engine strategy including location, type of business, online services offered, customer base and much more. Fortunately, there are professionals who can help you.
Today as web searches take the place of Yellow Pages and phone books, it is critical to have a solid presence in search results. Fortunately, the cost of Yellow Page ads can often easily cover or offset the cost of a basic SEO upgrade for your website and begin to provide longer lasting results.
Contact Think Webstore for more information on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM).
Think Webstore is a Mississippi based company that specializes in website design, web technologies, logo design, business identity and marketing strategy. Think Webstore is co-located with Advanced Microsystems (www.advmicrosystems.com), a company specializing in computer repair, networking and network administration.
www.thinkwebstore.com
info@thinkwebstore.com
601-856-2000
655 Lake Harbour Drive
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Read more about SEO and SEM at thinkwebstore.com
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Remote Data Security (Ridgeland, MS) launches it’s new website design, www.remotedatasecurity.net, promoting its secure remote data backup services. Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Remote Data Security (RDS) serves clients internationally. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/website-design-development/.
Southeast Powerwash (Jackson, MS) launches it’s new website design, www.powerwash.ms, showcasing building exterior restorations and kitchen vent cleaning services, many of them in the Jackson, Mississippi area. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
Little Giant Media (Louisville, KY) launches version 2 of their site, www.LittelGiantMedia.tv, showcasing an impressive video portfolio of broadcast, long form, short form and motion artistry. Their website design features a floating menu system, a simple design and a customized video player. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
Primos Cafe (Jackson, MS and Ridgeland, MS) has a new face! We have updated our already hosted site, www.primoscafe.com, with a content management system, promotions, thinkMAIL email marketing and a new website design. Be sure to check out their blue plate specials and don’t forget about Fried Chicken Thursday or the best eggs and pancakes in town! See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
AroundTown (Oxford, MS) launches it’s Oxford website, www.aroundtown-oxford.com. This site features a content management system ripe with calendars, photogalleries, the thinkMAIL emarketing system and more. Oxford locals can now see what is going on around town including bands, movies, drink specials, restaurants, hotels, sporting events and entertainment. Best of all, it is a local service run by locals! See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
Rapad Drilling and Well Service (Jackson, MS and Laurel, MS) launched their new site, www.rapaddrilling.com, which features a portfolio of drilling equipment, a content management system, and an animated header as part of it’s new website design and website hosting package. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
While we energetically promote our website design here in Jackson, we are also known for much more.
Our talents and services are much more extensive and include graphic design and illustration, logo design, business identity (logos, business cards, letterhead), ad design, brochure design, business and marketing consulting, remote data vaulting and security and more.
Stop by to see us and discuss our our complete line of service offerings, the problems we solve and the benefits that are in store. Above all else, we make it easy.
Hungry Lizard (Canton, MS) offers pet owners, pet store owners and bait shops crickets and other feeder insects online. Go to www.hungrylizard.com to check their new ecommerce site that features content management, a Foxy Cart shopping cart engine and automatic synching with Quickbooks to make bookkeeping for this ecommerce part of their business that much easier. See a list of Think Webstorewebsites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
Perhaps it should surprise us when yet another new client comes through the door telling us of the small fortune they have spent on a website and received nothing worthwhile in return. This recurring sad tale is just one place where we can add a silver lining. We not only provide high quality, well thought out website designs and website development, we also do it for an exceptionally fair price.
Don’t throw your money away on prefab’ed templates and poor hosting services. We will build a professionally designed custom website for you that integrates the principals of design, technology, business, usability and psychology to insure an effective web presence. That, along with local support, will put you back in good place that makes sense, where your resources and efforts, once again, pay off.
As part of an overall campaign to raise over $500,000, Think Webstore launched www.BoysandGirlsClubs.ms, in partnership with Nissan and Highland Colony Baptist Church produced a DVD distributed to churches and businesses, and helped plan the marketing campaign for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi (Headquarters in Jackson, MS). The entire planning and production timeframe was less than 8 weeks and the entire fund was raised, which helped to save two clubs and 1200 children’s afterschool mentoring and activity programs. The success of the campaign made life differences for all of the families of those 1200 children. Nissan and Leadership Greater Jackson also contributed to the engagement. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
The Sultana Romance website, www.thesultanaromance.com, was launched in memory of the ship, The Sultana, that exploded on the Mississippi River carrying hundreds of Civil War POWs. The event wasn’t properly recognized or memorialized as John Wilkes Booth was shot at about the same time. The site features a fine art, period styled website design and a content management system to make updates easy. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
Word and Worship Church (Jackson, MS), www.WordandWorshipChurch.com, launches their new site featuring a full content management system, a complete website hosting package, a YouTube fortified video presentation system and multiple photogallaries along with a progressive website design to appeal to their diverse congregation. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
Woodridge Capital (Ridgeland, MS), a local investment capital group, launches their new site, www.WoodridgeCapital.com. The site features news blogs, a content management system and a fresh website design with access to their broadcast commercial video. See a list of thinkwebstore.com websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
The Massage Therapy Group (Jackson, MS), www.MassageTherapy.ms, is one of the Jackson areas premiere massage services drawing clients from as far as North Madison and Brandon. Their site features a full Content Management System, an artisitic website design, and a full website hosting package. Check out their website to see all of the massage modalities offered and to schedule an appointment. See a list of Think Webstore websites at www.thinkwebstore.com/websites.
March 3rd marked our Year One Anniversary since our Grand Opening on March 3rd, 2008 at 3pm (3/3@3p)!
We are extremely appreciative for all of the opportunities we have had in the past year to work hard and smart. Our clients make our business, and we strive to make theirs with every bit of work and consulting we provide.
A big thank you to all of our “year one” clients and a big welcome to all of our new “year two” clients. We appreciate you all and look forward to continually improving our business and yours.
The Think Webstore Team
RIDGELAND — Think Webstore and sister store AMS Advanced Microsystems work together to assist small businesses compete with larger companies.
“The two stores together are like a mini-technology center,” said Jitu Patel, owner of AMS.
Think Webstore repairs and creates Web sites, brochures, and marketing services, while AMS focuses on installing phone and computer networks, network operations and computer repair.
“You come in with a problem and you leave with it solved,” Think Webstore owner Bryan Carter said of the companies’ relationship.
Patel has been working with AMS for 10 years. The Mississippi State University graduate worked for a consulting firm before leaving to start his own business.
“I’ve been around the block,” Carter said of his experience, which includes consulting for AT&T, Home Depot and others.
Carter, a Louisville, Ky., native, moved to Mississippi to work with a dot.com company.
Patel and Carter have been business partners the past three years and decided to open the two businesses together with an estimated start-up cost of $250,000.
Packages for custom Web sites start at $999.
The shops are located on Lake Harbour Drive in Charmant Station in Ridgeland and opened March 3.
“We take all the time and effort out of small business marketing, saving them time and money,” Carter said.
The unique store has worked with businesses ranging from insurance companies, construction, state agencies, retail companies and even some nonprofit organizations.
With a mission of doing big things for small businesses, Carter said the businesses stand behind what they believe in.
Store hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call (601) 856-2000 for Think Webstore or (601) 914-5764 for AMS.
Each week, The Clarion-Ledger’s Open for Business will feature new, expanded or recently relocated businesses in the Jackson metro area. To submit an item, call Alexandra Castellanos at (601) 961-7137.
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thinkwebstore.com repairs and creates Web sites, brochures, and marketing services, while AMS focuses on installing phone and computer networks, network operations and computer repair.
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The Clarion Ledger – Jackson, Miss.
Author: Alexandra Castellanos
Date: Mar 25, 2008
RIDGELAND – Think Webstore and sister store AMS Advanced Microsystems work together to assist small businesses compete with larger companies.
“The two stores together are like a mini-technology center,” said Jitu Patel, owner of AMS.
Think Webstore repairs and creates Web sites, brochures, and marketing services, while AMS focuses on installing phone and computer networks, network operations and computer repair.
“You come in with a problem and you leave with it solved,” Think Webstore owner Bryan Carter said of the companies’ relationship.
Patel has been working with AMS for 10 years. The Mississippi State University graduate worked for a consulting firm before leaving to start his own business.
“I’ve been around the block,” Carter said of his experience, which includes consulting for AT&T, Home Depot and others.
Carter, a Louisville, Ky., native, moved to Mississippi to work with a dot.com company.
Patel and Carter have been business partners the past three years and decided to open the two businesses together with an estimated start-up cost of $250,000.
Packages for custom Web sites start at $999.
The shops are located on Lake Harbour Drive in Charmant Station in Ridgeland and opened March 3.
“We take all the time and effort out of small business marketing, saving them time and money,” Carter said.
The unique store has worked with businesses ranging from insurance companies, construction, state agencies, retail companies and even some nonprofit organizations.
With a mission of doing big things for small businesses, Carter said the businesses stand behind what they believe in.
Store hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call (601) 856-2000 for Think Webstore or (601) 914-5764 for AMS.
Each week, The Clarion-Ledger’s Open for Business will feature new, expanded or recently relocated businesses in the Jackson metro area. To submit an item, call Alexandra Castellanos at (601) 961-7137.
