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Posted by Kevin Tuesday, August 31, 2010
 We’d like to take a moment to talk about client-related blog post headline puns. We love ‘em. Can’t get enough of ‘em. Bullet Works, however, presented a bit of a problem:
Bullet Works Shoots Volusion, But Not in a Bad Way
Volusion Succumbs to Hail of Fire from Bullet Works
Bullet Works Hits Volusion Right Between the Eyes
… see what we mean?
Regardless, we just built a new store for The Bullet Works. Check it out…
Posted by Kevin Thursday, August 26, 2010
 We say it all the time – product photography is critical. We can provide you with the best store design in the industry (and we totally do) but if you then populate this beautiful store with crappy pictures… well, let’s just say that you’re messing with our rep and we can’t have that.
With that in mind, we provide you with this link to a fantastic article on the topic of product photography from the fine folks at Smashing Magazine. It offers a good collection of examples and a nice set of tips for taking great shots on your own. Check it out.
(link via Smashing)
Posted by Kevin Wednesday, August 25, 2010
 One of our oldest and most loyal customers, EcoMowers.com, will be adding to the conversation in tomorrow’s Strategy Roundtable hosted by 1M/1M and Volusion.
1M/1M is an initiative founded by Srmana Mitra. From her website:
In 2010, Sramana founded the One Million by One Million initiative to help a million entrepreneurs globally to reach a million dollars in annual revenue, build $1 trillion in global GDP, and create 10 million jobs. In 1M/1M, she teaches the Entrepreneur Journeys (EJ) methodology to entrepreneurs around the world.
Ms. Mitra’s bio is remarkably impressive and her cause is noble. We’re looking forward to attending. You should be, too. Don’t miss out!
Posted by Kevin Wednesday, August 25, 2010
 On one previous occasion a client sent us some booze to thank us for a job well done, and since that day we’ve been hoping the trend would continue. Today, our hopes were realized.
Italian Wine Merchants just sent us what we’re sure is some simply fantastic wine and a couple of books about wine. We’re currently in the process of designing and developing a new site for IWM and we must have done something right already to have received such a fine gift.
Thanks to Steven at Italian Wine Merchants! Cin cin! (Look it up.)
(… and even though we haven’t yet touched it, here’s a link to Italian Wine Merchants’ current site.)
Posted by Kevin Monday, August 23, 2010
 Ever eager to stay up on all of the latest Interweb news and techniques, we dispatched a pair of Brand Labs representatives to San Francisco last week for the 2010 Search Engine Strategies conference.
These were not just any ol’ Brand Labs flunkies sent to soak up a free week of Rice-A-Roni and hemp t-shirts, but our Vice President, Dane Downer and Online Marketing Specialist, Jackie McClelland, on a mission to expand their already formidable knowledge of all things having to do with SEO. They’re shown here attending one of the many seminars and symposia that severely cut into their sightseeing while simultaneously confirming that we totally know what we’re doing.
Posted by Kevin Tuesday, August 10, 2010
 This is another one of those cases wherein the name of the store in question has completely robbed this announcement of any sense of mystery so we’ll just go ahead and say it… Sprinkler Supply Store sells sprinkler supplies. (duh).
If it has to do with suburban irrigation needs, Sprinkler Supply has you covered. Hoses, valves, sprinklers – they’ve got it all.
BUT, lest you think that they’re completely one-note, Sprinkler Supply also sells landscape lighting, gardening supplies and products to meet all of your decorative water feature needs.
So, we were wrong about the name telling the whole story. Our apologies to the fine folks at Sprinkler Supply Store and welcome to the Brand Labs family!
Posted by Kevin Monday, August 9, 2010
 Please forgive the terribly dated Tim Allen reference, but we should certainly be forgiven. After all, he lived just down the road back when he was just a humble coke dealer, so he’ll always have a place in our hearts.
Anyhoo, Roark Supply’s new Volusion store offers everything that any tool-man (or tool-woman) could ever hope for. From simple hand tools to pro-quality power tools, Roark has definitely got you covered.
Bonus little known fact: Tim Allen’s real last name is Dick. True story.
Posted by Kevin Monday, August 9, 2010
 If you’ve followed Brand Labs at all, it’s likely that you know that we’re Volusion merchants ourselves… and in case you didn’t know, our largest Volusion store is the official Red Hat Society Store. It’s the one that launched our business (back before it was officially associated with The Society) and it’s very near and dear to us. With all of that in mind, we’re doubly proud to announce that The Red Hat Society Store has just received a major facelift!
In order to be more accommodating to our audience, many of whom are advanced in years (but still fabulous) we’ve increased the site’s overall usability. With simpler (and larger) navigation and more prominent contact information (among other improvements), we’ve tweaked everything to ensure that our clients have the best possible user experience.
So, congratulations to us from us! Good job, us! Gosh, thanks, us. We couldn’t have done it without us.
Posted by Kevin Friday, August 6, 2010
 We’ve recently increased our international client base with the addition of The Body Pharmacy.
The Body Pharmacy (based in London, England) carries a wide range of natural supplements and beauty products in their Volusion store. From skin care to emotional health, TBP is sure to have a concoction to suit your needs.
Congratulations on the launch of your new website, Body Pharmacy! Tonight, we’ll have an acai berry cocktail in your honor.
Posted by Kevin Thursday, August 5, 2010
 There’s a nice feature about J.W. Hulme in the August 3 edition of the Wall Street Journal.
The focus of the feature is how this long-standing American institution managed to (barely) weather the recent financial storm, through a great deal of personal sacrifice and some last-minute outside investment. It’s a compelling story. Trust us (or go read it).
We’re working on their new Volusion store right now. Look for a shiny, new site coming soon!
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