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Search Engine Optimization Workshop
This Friday, Chad Huntley will be presenting for the Grand Haven Chamber’s Friday 2E Social Media Workshop. This workshop will focus on search engine optimization, and how to apply various strategies and techniques to your own website. If interested in attending The Chamber’s 2E Network – A Social Media Workshop, register by calling 616-842-4910 or [...]
Scholarship Application Management System
The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities at Michigan State University has just launched an online scholarship application system. Developed by Element Design, the online system eliminates the need for paper during the entire process, saving hundreds of pieces of paper. The system directly integrates with student’s existing MSU login credentials, adding a level of [...]
In the News: Muskegon Chronicle
Element Design has been featured for an article in the Muskegon Chronicle. The article focuses on the social network that was developed for Mulligan’s Hollow. GRAND HAVEN – “Has the groomer been fixed yet?” “Thanks for creating the berm at the bottom of the hill to catch the (snow) bunnies.” “I think we should get [...]
Get a Short URL for your Company’s Facebook Page
An easy to remember Facebook URL for your company’s page can be a great asset for further marketing your online presence. If you are an administrator of your Facebook page, you can follow these steps to create an easy to remember name (for example, Element Design’s Facebook URL is http://www.facebook.com/ElementDesignLLC) (Updated 8/30/11) 1) Login to [...]
Print a Webpage Bypassing the Print Settings Dialog
When developing software for intranets or kiosk-like applications, a critical feature is automatically printing documents for specific tasks (i.e., printing a reciept when a sale is completed). Windows environments can use Printer Functions provided by PHP, however for Linux environments a different solution is needed. If the application is in a controlled environment, and the [...]
Upcoming Grand Haven Ski/Snowboard Event
Element Design is proudly hosting the “Exposed to the Elements Rail Jam” at Mulligans Hollow, in Grand Haven, MI. All proceeds of the event will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The event sponsors include: Buffalo Bob’s Skate Shop, Kowalski Granite Center, Skull Candy, Marhar Snowboards, and HR Block.
Single Joomla Page SSL (https)
Joomla offers only several options for SSL usage in the Global Configuration of the site. Under the “System” tab, you can set it to force SSL on all of the site, only the administrator portion, or none of the site. With a SSL certificate installed, I recommend having the administrator portion of the site selected. In [...]
Internet Explorer 6 on Windows 7
When it comes to testing websites in newer versions of Windows, the current solutions are very cumbersome. My previous setup involved launching 2 virtual machines running Windows XP to test in Internet Explorer 6 & 7. This process was slow, memory intensive, and had to be redone semi-annually due to expiring licenses. Another problem with [...]
Social Network Launched in Grand Haven
Element Design is proud to announce the launch of a brand new social network for Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl in Grand Haven, MI. The site aims to be an exclusive social network for riders at Mulligans. They can post videos and pictures, as well as send messages and register for events. Based on volunteer work, [...]
Grand Haven Website Development
Element Design is proud to announce the launch of Kowalski Granite Center’s new website. Located in Grand Haven, MI, the Kowalski Granite Center is a granite installation company that has been serving the area since 1991. The website showcases their various products and services with a clean and modern design. The site runs off of [...]
