Mommy Makeover Wins An Award

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

Mommy Makeover

If you know Revive Media Services, you know that we have an outstanding award-winning video production team located in the heart of Fort Walton Beach, FL. We’ve also produced videos for Destin, Pensacola and other businesses throughout Florida. A few years back, our video production team had the pleasure of creating a video for “New Mommy Makeover.” Colleen Riddle, the creator of the result-proven postnatal weight loss program, won the Parenting Award in October 2011 from SheKnows.com < http://SheKnows.com > for the Best Postnatal DVD. Colleen was also reviewed by FitPregnancy Magazine < http://www.fitpregnancy.com > for having one of the top Postnatal DVDs. Congratulations Colleen! We wish you continued success.

New Mommy Makeover is a result-proven, realistic approach to help women lose weight and counter the effects of pregnancy. The DVDs are a progressive system that includes three phases of workouts with varying intensity. For more information, check out: http://www.NewMommyMakeover.com

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Revive Keeping A Bird Alive!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin

Revive Keeping a bird Alive

We’re taking a break from bringing your web presence back to life to help this little bird that was injured in front of the Revive Media Services office! Drake made a new friend! Picked up the little bird and got it wrapped up in a nice warm towel. Hopefully he will be ok and the morning cold just got the better of him. The Wildlife Refuge responded FAST! They think our little buddy will be ok! Get well soon little buddy! back to the web designs now….

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Whats that on your blog? Content? A spiffy web design?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

Having a blog on your business website is a great way to increase traffic and build yourself up as a source  of ‘authority’ in your line of business. However, coming up with interesting topics on a regular basis can be quite tricky. This can be made even harder if your business aims its products and services purely at other businesses. Generally speaking, if this is the case you might find yourself struggling to write content that can appeal to a wide enough audience, and also attract important links and a ‘buzz’ around your website.

What makes a good blog?

So what exactly makes for a good blog? In my opinion a good blog is one that provides useful and informative content. This content should be ‘shareable’ and something that your readers will want to spread across their Facebook and Twitter. Unfortunately, simply writing about your product probably won’t cut it.

I believe that you have to try and shift the focus of your blog towards the public, and try to build your website into a useful source of information. Make sure your web design is easy to navigate and understand. Not only will this help increase your traffic and amount of back links, it should also help promote your business. A few things you could promote on your blog, but not limited to:

• Sales

• Giveaways

• Special Guests

Media

Blog For Newspaper A lot of people will not admit that they still are kids inside, so you should try and rip the kid out of them. What do kids like about there ‘child’ books? PICTURES! put some pictures on the blog post, it makes the article more interesting because ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’. So put some on your post, but not to many! this is not a slideshow! Just use some to add character to your blog. Also, make sure that the pictures are relevant to the blog. You could also grab a video or make a V-log. For those of you that are not tech savy, A V-log is a video blog. So instead of doing all this typing like I am, you could make a small clip upload the video somewhere that will host it and embed it to your website. Easy right? There is a down fall to V-loging, that is the video does not have word content… so search engines wont know what the video is really about. You may want to make a transcript of the V-log and put it below the video if you want a little SEO.

UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE!

I can not stress this enough. UPDATE! You need to keep active on your Revive tree with Birdblog. Make new posts frequently! The blogs that attract the most readers are the ones with frequent updates. If you start a blog, be prepared to spend some time working on it at least once a week. I personally recommend that you update it 2 or 3 times a week. If you’re going to be a blogger, you have to blog!

As you go about your day, keep the blog in the back of your mind. Start paying attention to the parts of your life or business that are most interesting to you. Those will likely be the areas your clients are most interested in as well. Don’t be afraid to write about everyday activities. All these areas will make it possible for you to update frequently.

Having a co-blogger can take some of the pressure off, especially if all authors contribute regularly. If you’re going to be working with several people on one blog, talk over how often you expect each other to post so that you can keep some focus to your blog. Maybe set up a schedule. More authors more of a chance to get more content to your website.

If you have any questions about Blogging or how to get a blog on your website please do not hesitate to call us here at Revive Media Services. We offer many services, some of them are: website design, video production, creating custom blogs, S.E.O. and much more.

Drake

Author: Drake Madigan

Drake is one of Revive Media’s Designers and Developers.

 

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Behind the Scenes of the Emerald Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau shoot

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

behind-the-scenes

Check out the pictures from our latest shoot!

Thanks to the great crew. Shane Reynolds, Steve Baker,Lauren Nicole Brownlow, Alex Lau, Jon Deckert, Ryan Tapp, Christian Bauer, Lynn Dominique, Joy Lamas, Fred Turnbow, MaryAnn Gaudry Sadler, Lewis Communications, ECCC Crew and the lovely and talented Rianna Freeman that was sent by Barefoot Modelsandtalent.

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Graphics and how to choose a Graphic Designer

Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin

Color Feeling Chart for Graphic DesignsWhen people think about graphic design they normally think about a desktop program (such as Photoshop or Gimp) that allows them to create images and publish them on their website, business cards, invitations, or in a variety of other places. However, this is not true graphic design, and in fact, in order to produce professional graphic designs, this requires the skill of a graphic artist. The process is much different than using some type of desktop application because it requires a graphic designer that can create a unique experience when it comes to color, print, typography and the overall visual effect to the viewer. In this blog you will discover the importance of graphic design, and how you can benefit when it comes to hiring this type of service.

Why Graphic Design

Creating a visual impact when it comes to advertisement or designing a website will require the skill of someone that understands how to put colors and images together that are not only eye-catching, but pleasing as well. This will not only be important from the standpoint of the visitor or person that is looking at a design or image that has been displayed on your website or advertisements, but this is also important for you as a business owner because this is a critical element when it comes to the unique marketing aspects of your business.Color Feeling Chart for Graphic Designs

The reason for this is the designs, graphics, and colors you display, over time, will become associated with you or your business. In this respect, it will be important to choose a graphic designer that can establish designs that will convey the message you’re trying to get across to your potential audience. So, as you can see, graphic design plays a huge part when it comes to you, your business, or your marketing strategies. With that being said, this leads to the next point that will be just as important, and that is choosing a graphic designer and successfully working with your Graphic Designer.

Choosing a Graphic Designer

There are a wide variety of graphic designers available for those trying to get some graphics completed for a specific project or website design. However, it will be important to realize that every type of graphic designer will not be the same. You will discover that there are some that will specialize in certain types of design while others will work in specific areas that have to do with graphics. For instance, when looking for a graphic designer you’ll need to consider website design, company logo, photographic images, business cards, flyers, brochures, product packaging, and even your business stationary.

All of the items listed above will need to be considered, and it will be up to you to choose a graphic artist that will be able to handle the specific areas where you have important requirements. So, with the information provided above you can see why it’s important to choose a graphic designer that has superior knowledge in any specific area. Now, these are only a few areas where the skills and knowledge of a graphic artist will play a huge part; however, you can see that being a graphic designer is much more than using a simple desktop application.

Another good thing to look at is that, companies that have multiple graphic designers, would be the best route to go, when deciding on themes for your company or individual needs. Having two designers is better then one, because they are able to help and give each other ideas or pointers in if a graphic is to cluttered, the graphic is to amateur looking in visual aspects or if the colors are not blending well.

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Testing the Teradek Cube

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin
teradek cube

It’s a busy morning here at Revive Media Services! We are preparing for an upcoming shoot and today we are testing the new Teradek Cube which allows for wireless transmission of video up to five devices including iPads and laptops!

To learn more about the Teradek Cube, please visit the Teradek Website

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I’M IN FLORIDA, I NEED SEO… WHY IS THAT AGAIN?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by admin

Florida is a highly competitive market for all Internet related services. So almost more than anywhere, in Florida, SEO is an especially important part of business success in today’s climate. Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, has really come out of nowhere in the past few years to become one of the cornerstones of any website strategy. But it goes beyond “website design” and in reality, is larger than the “web” at all. It encompasses Marketing, Brand Management, Reputation Management, and Market Share. Good SEO is why a small local business might outrank the other corporate companies, and it’s just as possible for a small company to appear large as it is for a large company to appear small, or not appear at all!

Because of the way and speed, with which Internet users have embraced search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing, they have become a combination of things that traditional media used to do separately. A good search engine ranking strategy can effectively replace, or at least drastically reduce, the need for investment in other media including:

  • Television
  • Radio
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Yellow Pages
  • Direct Mail
  • Business Directories

Yes, these forms of media all have their use, at least for now, but almost every study indicates an extremely increasing trend towards online SEO and S.E.M. for larger and larger advertiser budgets. This is the case ranging from massive, global corporations all the way down to the local Mom and Pop, and the playing field is the most level it’s ever been as a result.

So what is SEO exactly?

SEO Defined Destin
Search Engine Optimization is the process of helping the search engines understand what your website is trying to say, so that when a person types in a query, such as “Destin SEO” or “Web Design Destin” into a search engine like Google, your website shows up in the results. So SEO connects the dots, between website content that is relevant to a search, and the person who is searching for that content.

SEO doesn’t make your site relevant. No amount of SEO will make an auto parts website relevant to a person searching for web design. But, no matter how relevant your website might be to a person searching for what you offer, the website will never be found unless the SEO has been done properly.

Different components of SEO

While an SEO campaign will vary with every client, the process of Search Engine Optimzation consists of the following standard elements on a consistent basis:

  • SEO Strategy
  • Keyword Research
  • Onsite Optimization
  • Offsite Promotion and Linking
  • Measurement and Adjustment, as needed

Learn more about Local SEO, and how Google Places differs from organic SEO by giving us a call here at Revive Media Services:

  • Phone: 850.362.0001

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Flash To HTML5

Posted on March 5, 2012 by admin

I have been involved with Adobe Flash for over a decade. At one point about 7 years ago everything I built for the web was in Flash. In this time I’ve watched Flash shape change in its entirety from a simple animation tool for designers (Flash 2), to a robust programming language for developers (Flash CS3 and later versions). All the while it managed to maintain all previous facets of itself. It was everything to everyone and the thing to have a website that was made out of Flash

However by the end of 2008 Flash Player could be found on about 99% of PCs Worldwide per statistics from Adobe. If you had a cool Flash site, most people could see it. Hip and slick flash websites were all the rage and developers were flocking towards the Flash environment.

Flash CS4 launched that year and incorporated a new and more robust Media Encoder, which meant that most formats of video could now be streamed though Flash too (So AVI, DV, MPG, MOV files could all now be turned into FLV flash video). This made Flash video the premiere and most widely used movie playing software on the web.

Adobe had also in 2006 launched the new, super sleek version of its programming language, Action Script 3.0. This object orientated programming language was something Flash programmers and developers had been needing for years. So now Flash could also be used to program fabulously funky, fully functioning shopping carts .

Flash had done it again, it had morphed to become what was dreamed of it.

So why are we now starting to seeing the death of Flash on the web?
There are 2 major contributing factors:

1.The SEO drawbacks have never been overcome. As the output of Flash is a movie, its very difficult for search robots (such as googlebot) to accurately read and distinguish flash content online. It is true the method of deep linking using swf address has somewhat helped in this area; but the fact remains that all other things being equal, a code based site will out-perform a flash site in search results.

2.The rise of the mobile devices. The refusal of the Apple organization to support Flash on its devices has been much discussed, and the fundamental reasons are well understood. See Steve Jobs’ 2010 article on the topic. However the underlying truth is that Flash excelled in the era of the PC and the mouse. It is far less ideal for use on mobile devices in terms of resources and interactivity with touch screen as opposed to mouse. This is true despite Android’s recent Flash support initiatives.
And I for one am not going to sit back and wait on the day when Apple will ever support Flash Player on its devices.

I my self have noticed a drastic drop in demand for flash websites or apps recently. In this case we judge its only a matter of time before the general public accepts the realities as our community sees them.
Indeed it would appear to this me at least that Adobe, with the release of Edge for HTML5 authoring, is reaching similar conclusions. I can just hope that Edge will evolve as beautifully as Flash did or better.
RIP Flash websites, I’ll miss you.

So what will replace Flash use on websites and how will this change the Web?

There is very little doubt that a large proportion of web interactivity in the near future will be driven through HTML5. Audio and video files for example can now be easily implemented through the language by simple tags.

The great open source language PHP will continue to feature heavily in dynamic web development initiatives. As for established open source content management frameworks, WordPress looks set to continue in its meteoric usage rise.

We expect to see a lot more 3D file integration in websites soon. The intelligently applied use of After Effects and Cinema 4D will bring a very fresh look to websites. As downstream bandwidth rates rise exponentially the barriers to running 3D applications will disappear.

But none of the above can do great animated interactivity as brilliantly as Flash.

Therefore there is nothing to totally replace Flash, but there are enough other cleaner elements out there that maybe this doesn’t matter anymore. We have all gotten over our amazement that the web exists at all, and we no longer need to watch a slick interactive flash animation to bedazzle ourselves. Now we primarily want information quickly from the “information super high way”. Information, research, entertainment though video or music, shopping and paying bills are all items we want from our time spent online.

As for Flash itself, it has always exhibited masterful ability for adaptation. Right now it is being heavily used in online gaming. The millions of sites incorporating Flash are unlikely to disappear overnight, but they will disappear over time as the world wide web continues to adapt to our needs.
So while the future of flash in website development is fading, it may well carve itself a new alternative path forward.

The opinions in the article are exactly that, opinions.

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Meet Drake “The Man”

Posted on March 2, 2012 by admin

We are so proud of our team here at Revive Media Services. Diverse, experienced, passionate, talented and perfection-seeking … those are just a few words that come to mind when we think of the folks who work so hard to create your website, any video production you have or even advertisements! Okay, we are obviously biased, but we think you’ll agree as you learn more about the people behind our developments. Revive Media Services employees are pretty special.

Our workers hail from all over the Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Navarre and Niceville area. It’s important to all of us that every product we develop is made right to our clients satisfactory. We’ve been in business for more than 4 years and some of our employees have been with us right from the very start! We keep adding to the team with talented new hires as the business grows, but experienced or new, the one thing all Revive Media Services employees have in common is passion … passion for quality, for beautiful designs and for creating the very best products for your needs!

Now, in the spirit of getting to know the people of Revive Media Services, we’d like to introduce you to our newest team member here at Revive Media Services, Drake!

Where are you from originally?

“I grew up in Pinellas Park, Florida – 15 miles west of Tampa.”

How long have you been developing web designs?

“I’ve been developing web designs since I was about 8 years old.”

What’s your job title?

“Well some people call me ‘The Man’. But I am the new Design/Developer/Programer here at Revive.”

What does that mean, exactly?

“That means, when you have a custom website or image you would like designed; I am the nerdy guy people think about that is awesome on a computer. I design all my images from scratch and program everything you need until the client is happy.

I also spend a little amount of my time working with Kevin on making custom video products in the video production side of Revive.”

What is your favorite part of creating a new website?

“The initial design phase is the best, because I work to translate a vision of our clients into reality. It’s great to see the diversity in our clients minds basically come to life!”

Tell us some things interesting about yourself.

“I was sponsored for BMX Free-style riding when I was 16.”
“I have been playing on computers since I was about 6 years old, but designing since I was 8.”

What’s your favorite TV show?

“Dexter”

What are your favorite movies?

“The Big Lebowski”
“Pulp Fiction”
“Fight Club”
“James Bond”

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Revive Team at the 2012 Addy Awards

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

Revive & TDC at the 2012 Addy Awards

The Revive Media Services team, in conjunction with Nicole Scott and the Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau took home a gold award at the 2012 Addy’s!

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