Lancaster, Pa. – Full-service digital marketing agency Web Talent Marketing is pleased to announce the addition of Bryan Mull as the agency’s Internet Marketing Manager. Mull joins a team of 8 and will be responsible for client relationship management, production scheduling, client strategy, implementation and new business development.

“We are thrilled to have Bryan on board,” says Mike Canarelli, Web Talent’s chief operating officer. “His extensive experience coupled with his passion for the industry is a winning combination. As we continue to grow, we’re always on the lookout for talent that is highly-motivated, professional and industrious. Bryan’s work ethic certainly fits the bill.”

Since 2002, Mull has been in business for himself as an agency principal, creative director and web consultant. “I have a real passion for Internet marketing,” explains Mull. “It’s really rewarding to help bring a client’s web vision to life and grow their business through e-commerce and other Internet marketing techniques.” Mull has overseen the development of dozens of websites for clients both locally and nationally.

Bryan is an active participant in the local chapter of the Chamber of Commerce in addition to serving on the board for Penn State University’s Entrepreneurial Minorship Program. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Jacyln, and son, Aydan. He’s an experienced musician, active drummer and RV enthusiast.

About Web Talent Marketing
Web Talent Marketing is a Lancaster, Pa.-based, full-service digital marketing agency harnessing the advertising power, cost-efficiencies and metrics of the Internet to expand clients’ website traffic and increase sales. Web Talent Marketing sits at the intersection of creativity and innovation to offer a one-stop-shop for progressive web design, development, advertising and search-engine marketing that leverages Internet’s accountability to maximize the return on web marketing investments. Learn more at www.webtalentmarketing.com.

While difficult and frustrating to navigate, this tug-of-war does seem justified. The ramifications of the financial crisis of 2008 still leave the economic recoveries in many developed countries on unstable, if not fragile, ground. The fiscal circumstances facing the Euro Zone, Japan and the US have shown no improvement, if not further deterioration. The potential for negative outcomes in any of these areas remains hard to handicap and the associated downside risks remain significant. Further, we do not believe there are any “silver bullets” at the disposal of our politicians or central bankers and the “new normal” of anemic economic growth in the US seems to increasingly become entrenched.

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Criteria for Rising Stars:

• Nominees must live or work in Greater Reading (Berks County) and be age 45 or younger
• Nominees must make Greater Reading a better place to work and live
• Nominees must demonstrate leadership
• Nominees must be actively involved in the Greater Reading community

The nomination form must be completed with both the nominee’s and the nominator’s information. Incomplete nomination forms will not be considered. All nomination forms must be typed.

Please submit nomination forms via email to Carolyn Shultz Spano at CSpano@GreaterReadingChamber.org or via fax at 610-376-4135.

Deadline is Friday, August 26, 2011 at 5 p.m. The selection committee reserves the right to present multiple awards. All decisions are final.

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The discount gift card movement is booming in Reading Pennsylvania. The Berks Chamber of Commerce recently announced their affiliation with TryItLocal.com, a localized version of Groupon or Living Social. Reading Eagle will soon be releasing their own discount gift card program (4mb download) in August. Curious how online discount gift cards can help expand your business? Contact us today for a free consultation.

In April our team launched a redesigned website for American Dental Solutions. Since then, the new website has been a complete success. American Dental is receiving nine new patients a week through their website. The company is doing a great job of blending online and offline promotions. Just take a look at their latest billboard design. It’s awesome to see our clients be successful by taking their marketing efforts to the next level. View the American Dental website redesign in our project portfolio.

In May our team went above the call of duty by developing a website in only four days. Mike Rowe from Addiction Prevention Strategies needed a new website for his consulting business. Mike contacted us on a Friday afternoon with a request to have his new website ready by the following Wednesday. Our turnaround time for a new small business website typically two weeks or longer. Our development team rolled up our sleeves and started his website that Friday. We worked through the weekend and launched his new website Tuesday morning, a day earlier than requested. View the website at www.addictionpreventionstrategies.com

Mike Rowe is just one of the many business owners in Reading, PA that is taking full advantage of our small business website program. We now have six designs to choose from. Contact us today if you need a professional low cost website for your business.

In June we launched a new e-commerce store for Tonya’s Gluten Free Bakery in Newmanstown, PA. The bakery has a strong trade show presence and needed a way to distribute products through the Internet. Our team created an online store that matched the design of the previous bakery website. Their new online store received orders within 24 hours of the launch and continues to attract new customers every week. View Tonya’s e-commerce store at www.tonyasglutenfree.com

Do you attend networking events? Then you will appreciate a new website we created that serves as a real-time calendar for networking events in the Greater Reading PA area. Please welcome our latest business community website, www.readingpanetwork.com. The website is still in it’s infancy and we are looking for people to help build out the calendar and blog. Would you like to be part of this exciting project? Contact bryan Mull today for more information. 610-717-3971 ext 1 or by email at bryan@bmullconsulting.com.

On a final note, our senior project manager has been busy developing new content for our website. We recently updated our project portfolio and added several new pages that explain our website design and Internet marketing services. Our next step is to build out our blog. Do you have questions in regards to web design, e-commerce, or Internet marketing? Feel free to submit questions to bryan@bmullconsulting.com

That’s all for now. Thank you reading our blog post and we thank everyone for their continued support.

Small Business Website Program
With no setup fee and only $100 a month, our small business website program is a tremendous value for a business owner that does not have a website or needs a cost effective website redesign. Below are a few examples links to websites using our small business website program.

www.addictionpreventionstrategies.com
www.llservicespa.com
www.mmaxproductions.com
www.brophymotta-assoc.com
www.elitecarcustoms.com

Deanna Reuben Website Redesign
National jazz sensation, Deanna Reuben, contacted BMull Consulting to redesign her music profile website. Her new website features sample MP3’s, complete album information, and sports complete blogging capabilities to keep fans informed. View Deanna Reubens new website.

New Website for American Dental
With 12 locations in the Greater Reading area, American Dental is a well known provider of orthodontic and dental services. BMull has been working with American Dental to redesign their website. Suzy Rae Design created the layout and BMull Consulting handled website page development including the CMS, live chat software, and location finder. The new website generated 5 new appointments within the first 3 days of going live. The website currently acquires 5 or more new patients a week. Look for a project case study in the near future. View American Dental website.

Services for Advertising Agencies and Graphic Designers
BMull Consulting is looking to partner with advertising agencies and graphic designers that are looking to to create websites but want to avoid difficult website coding. Our team can take your layered Photoshop files and convert them into a completely functional websites. Contact us for pricing information. Here is a quick list of services.

- Assistance with quoting and project planning
- Complete website development. HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, etc.
- WordPress, ModX, or customized content management systems
- Web hosting & email, website migrations, troubleshooting, and support plans
- Removal of malicious code

Contact Bryan today to setup a meeting. bryan@bmullconsulting.com or by telephone at (610) 717-3971 ext 1.

BMull Social Media Updates
We have new videos on our YouTube page. We have new website projects and photos on our Flickr page. We constantly update our Facebook page with new tidbits of information. Our twitter account keeps the small amounts of information flowing. A big thanks goes to everyone who connects with BMull Consulting on a social media level.

Live Chat Solutions Available
BMull Consulting now offering live chat solutions for websites. Live chat is a proven way to turn web visitors into customers. Contact us today for more information.

Product Photography Sessions
Photography is a major factor when creating a website or online store. BMull Consulting photographers specialize in producing professional product photos. We shoot retail products, clothing, jewelry, staff members, and indoor/outdoor locations. Contact Bryan today for more information. Here is a recent video of us shooting product photos.

Thank you for reading and we appreciate your interest in BMull Consulting.

Bryan Mull
Web Project Manager
610-717-3971 ext 1
bryan@bmullconsulting.com

A big thanks goes to Dwayne Parker, reporter for Channel 69 news.

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BMull Consulting Now Offering Entry Level E-Commerce Stores
Developing a fully capable online store no longer costs thousands of dollars to produce. Our latest store, www.ecigsurplus.com, is a perfect example of our low cost, feature packed e-commerce platform. Contact us today if your looking to sell a product over the Internet.

Whats really cool is www.ecigsurplus.com received it’s first $100 order only 10 days after the launch, without using AdWords or any form of paid advertising. Look for a complete case study in the near future.

Does your Internet store need a redesign? Are you looking to drive more traffic and sales? Contact us today for a free e-commerce consultation.

Business Website Program – Only $100 a Month, No Setup Fee
Our new business website program is becoming increasingly popular. Why? Because it’s a great deal and perfect for the business owner that currently does not have a website. We waived the setup fee, added more services, and have several new website models to choose from. Contact Bryan today for more information.

Mastermind Sessions with Steven Rowell
Our web project manager, Bryan Mull, has been attending the Reading Berks Chamber of Commerce mastermind sessions with Steven Rowell from Reconnect LLC. The first two sessions were eye opening to say the least. Steven’s advice has been an invaluable in helping us rework our business strategy for 2011. Would like to thank Keystone Innovation Zone and the Reading Berks Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to participate.

In Conclusion
We plan on regularly attending Chamber LEADS group meetings in addition to GRYP and Reading Chamber networking events. Thank you for reading our January update and we wish everyone a prosperous 1st quarter.

Sincerely,

Bryan Mull
Web Project Manager

Design a logo for the new Reading arts district called Ricktown Arts District.

The Ricktown Planning Committee seeks an artist to create our logo. The Ricktown project is a new and ambitious project that will transform the lives of artists by making our communities and city a better place to live through the power of the arts.

What is Ricktown?
The Ricktown Arts District is an initiative to transform a nine-square-block area north of the Goggle Works into a viable and sustainable mixed-income, mixed-use neighborhood through a focused effort to:

Improve streetscape conditions, property values and tax revenues Focus on cleanliness, safety and engagement of citizens Concentrate on the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing Integrate artist housing and “live-above-the-store” studio space Encourage and support economic development initiatives to create a sustainable, walkable, functioning urban neighborhood Enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood, City and Greater Reading community.

Geography: 4th to Front and Washington to Buttonwood

Why is it called Ricktown?
In the mid to late 1800’s four Rick brothers owned most of the land from 4th to Front St and from Washington to Greenwich. The Rick brothers started many businesses and built much of the housing in an area that encompasses a part of the 6th ward. This tract included several breweries, foundries, manufacturing plants and is an ideal place to begin a neighborhood transformation.

Submission Guidelines:

Logo should embody the Ricktown mission statement: To cultivate the Renaissance and revitalization of Reading’s Ricktown neighborhood through arts and culture, community engagement, and sustainable development.

Logo will be used on websites, various printed formats from business cards to posters, packaging and other print publications. The logo should be effective in both black and white and color.

Submit up to 3 concepts in PDS or EPS format. Optional: Fonts can be converted to paths and Pantone colors should be included, if known.

Overall design should be limited to a maximum of four colors.

By submitting the winning design, you recognize that the Ricktown Arts District will own the design and all associated rights.

Use of any copyrighted logos, fonts or slogans that require a license to reproduce will disqualify your submission.

How to Submit: To submit your artwork, please email files to reading.ricktown@gmail.com and include the following information:

First Name
Last Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
Email
Website:

If applicable Optional: Artist Bio (one paragraph limit)

Deadlines: January 31, 2011: submission deadline of 1-3 concepts in PDF or EPS format

February 3, 2011: The Planning Committee will select the 3 most effective designs and vote on their favorite.

February 4, 2011: The winning artist will be notified by email. The new name and logo will appear on the website as soon as it is completed. The winning artist will be credited for the new design on the website and the arts district will introduce the new logo in key media outlets.

The winning artist will receive:

1) Fame and glory
2) Your logo/name displayed on the Ricktown website with a link to your website or contact
3) Recognition for your donation through a media blast
4) $100 honorarium

Thoughts on Design: The logo should work well on a small scale (such as letterhead and return envelopes) as well as large scale (posters). It should have a clear gray scale version (for less expensive production) as well as a 4-color version (perhaps even a 2-color version). There might be a purely graphic version, one version with a simple “R” or “RAD”, and one version with “Ricktown Arts District” depending on scale. The color scheme is open but please keep in mind, reproduction and 4-color maximum.

The logo should be distinct and clear in its design so that upon seeing the logo, someone will think “Ricktown Arts District”.

We thank you in advance for your submission.

Ricktown Planning Committee – reading.ricktown@gmail.com

Our team experienced a rather hectic summer fixing websites hit by malicious software. A wave of hacker attempts left many WordPress website owners with malicious software error messages. We rolled up our sleeves, got our hands dirty and helped numerous companies clear their websites of malicious code. BMull Consulting now offers a website insurance program that guarantees protection from hackers, viruses, and other bad things that happen on the web. Contact me for more information on this new web hosting service.

We also created a small business website package. Starting at $300, our WordPress based website is a perfect for a business that currently does not have a web presence. Our small business websites are optimized for search and include features typically found in expensive websites. Here are a few examples.

The Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 5 month mastermind series for Entrepreneurs. I’m proud to be participating in the series. The first session was held at the Chamber Training Center on Friday November 19th. Steven Rowell offered candid advice to a group of Reading, PA based business owners and hosted an interactive break out session to help with specific business challenges. It’s been a learning experience and I’m looking forward to our next session in December.

On November 2nd I had the pleasure of speaking at Penn State College in behalf of their new Entrepreneurship Minor program. Carolyn Helms (Bell Tower Salon) and I presented to a group of 200 college students discussing our journey as entrepreneurs and answering questions from the crowd. A copy of my “Top 6 Tips for Entrepreneurs” will be featured in an upcoming blog post in December.

November 16th was the official website release party for Bell Tower Salon & Spa in Wyomissing, PA. Kudos goes to Brett Bagenstose and the entire team at Neo Pangea for doing a stellar job on the new Bell Tower Salon & Spa website. It’s great to see the Neo Pangea team doing their thing right here in Reading, PA.

In other good news, our friendly Goggle Works neighbor, Kim Woerle, has officially launched her new agency, Kim Woerle: Evoke by Design LLC. Read the official press release or check out her new website.

That’s all for now folks. Feel free to contact me at any time.

Sincerely,

Bryan Mull
BMull Consulting