There are several programs and resources that nonprofit organizations can use or apply for to get a discount on the software and online tools that will benefit their programs. There are also some free software and online services just for nonprofits. I have compiled a listing of some of the resources below. We updated this […]
Where to Find Forestry, Forest Resource, and Silviculture Images
It can be hard to find royalty-free or creative commons licensed forestry or free tree photos to accompany an article. The traditional stock photo and royalty-free photo services sometimes lack species-specific tree and forest pictures. When online stock photo sites do have some photos, they are sometimes mislabeled. The photo description may use the wrong […]
2019 American Web Design Award Presented to Kathy Jacobs Design & Marketing
The work we do is so rewarding. We get to work with Clients to benefit their communities, grow their organizations, reach more people, and achieve their goals. We deep dive into each project to learn all we can about what each organization or business does, how they do it, how best to reach their goals, […]
New Handbook Filled with Colorful Plants for Tennessee Gardens
KNOXVILLE, TN – Colorful perennials, native plants, and mouth-watering vegetables fill the pages of the newly redesigned and updated Master Gardener Handbook produced by the University of Tennessee’s Extension Program. The new format features sixteen chapter booklets focusing on topics such as growing vegetables, identifying and controlling insect pests and plant diseases, and creating backyard […]
Boost Your Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings to Promote Members
Want to get more businesses to join your Chamber of Commerce? It’s time to get creative about the member benefits you offer. Taking advantage of social media tools for the benefits of your members can help make your Chamber more visible and benefit local businesses at the same time. Consider the typical ribbon cutting – […]
Do I Need a Privacy Policy on My Website?
If you want your website to present a professional image to your visitors, you need to be open and clear about your business practices online. One of the features found on many business and corporate websites is a privacy policy, but how do you know if your website needs one? There are a few quick […]
Grand Opening of the Northeast Mississippi Nature Trail in Amory
I was honored to have the opportunity to attend the grand opening ceremony at the Northeast Mississippi Nature Trail in Amory, MS, on the morning of May 19th. It was a great opportunity to see the completed trail and to meet with all of the many people and organizations involved in the project. James Cummins of Wildlife Mississippi […]
How to Take a High Quality Photo for Your Website or Brochure
Taking your own photographs allows you to personalize your project with project-specific or business-specific photos, and can save you from having to purchase stock photography. Preparing your list of needed images, how you frame the photograph, and the filters you utilize can help you take good photographs. Photos that have the subjects at an interesting angle, […]
Kathy Jacobs Design & Marketing Receives a 2016 American Web Design Award
This has been an amazing month and to top it off, I am proud to announce that I have been awarded a 2016 American Web Design Award from Graphic Design USA magazine for the design of the responsive website for the Bear Education and Restoration Group of Mississippi (BEaR). For more than five decades, Graphic Design […]