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If you get a call from Yellow Page Resources requesting that it’s time to renew your ad, be very careful. Make sure you do not agree to anything or else you will find yourself receiving a bill for $500 in the mail for their worthless, overpriced service.

Unfortunately this deceit recently happened to one of our clients. A receptionist received a call stating that it’s time to renew their web based services. The sales caller first flustered the receptionist then convinced them that if they did not verbally authorize the service that everything would be turned off.  Since they thought these services pertained to their existing account, and a boss was not around to ask, they approved their services. Within a few days they received an invoice for their rendered web based services.

When the invoice arrived, our client called Yellow Page Resources immediately to try and fight the charges stating that nobody authorized their services. The manager at Yellow Page Resources then played back the phone conversation to prove that the receptionist did in fact give authorization. Ultimately, they ended up paying the $491.45, and then called back immediately to cancel the account. The word around their office now is to never authorize anything on the phone again without prior approval.

JVF Consulting hates to hear horror stories such as these. Our recommendation is to NEVER accept an offer that requires your verbal approval on the phone, no matter who is calling you.

We've been hard at work this month building and re-designing websites for new clients and existing customers. JVF is always focused on creating the website you want, with the service you deserve. As a result, we were pleased to show off our latest projects that we've added to our expanding web design portfolio. If you're interested in a new website, or re-designing your existing one, please contact us! We're natural problem solvers, and would love to help find a solution to yours.

This month we would first like to feature Holliday Weddings. Heather Holliday specializes in complete planning and coordination services for weddings and events. Providing their clients with undivided attention is what they pride themselves in, and to stay true to this motto, JVF Consulting designed the website with that in mind. By integration Slideshow Pro into the CMS (content managment system), content can be easily added and removed with a few clicks of the mouse. Now Holliday Weddings can quickly make changes to their website without any HTML knowledge.

Next we would like to tell you about Meritage Wealth Advisory. Despite having an exceptionally designed website, Meritage Weath Advisory had limited local web presence and was not being found in the search engines. Thanks to our SEO (search engine optimization) service, Meritage can now be found for many important keywords on the first page of Google. At JVF Consulting we only use proven white hat SEO techniques that are ethical for achieving your goals.

Finally we would like to tell you about our marketing material services. Using the Dream It Events corporate identity we took a feminine approach while designing everything from the business cards, 4x6 marketing flyers, to the four-color full page print advertisement. In a market where elegance and style takes center stage we made sure to appeal to just the right audience. With clear calls to action the marketing material remains engaging while portraying the sense of professionalism and class. From concept to print, JVF Consulting provided a fast turn-around and excellent quality.

The iPhone leads the mobile market and is the fastest growing mobile platform on the market today. Why not gain valuable market share and grow your business and brand by utilizing the power of iPhone applications! If you’re looking to enhance your user experience, engage customers, and grow your profits, JVF Consulting has the skills and innovation to build your company a world-class mobile application. Our dedicated team of professional developers are geared up with the latest tools and technology to ensure your application’s success in this fast growing marketplace.

Established in 2004, JVF Consulting has built cutting-edge mobile and web solutions for our clients that has generated unprecedented value. We focus on solutions using the latest technology, allowing tools to work across an ever-changing variety of platforms, integrating seamlessly to any type of back-end database driven system. When necessary we will work with your IT teams to build the web services that interact with your core information or communication systems.

JVF can work with you to get your app into the hands of millions of iPhone & iPad users worldwide. If you're currently at the concept stage we can consult with you to define the structure and functional design requirements. Our extensive experience of application development, combined with our rigorous development standards, means we can bring your idea to market quickly and effectively.

So what are you waiting for? Take advantage of this mobile app phenomenon by allowing JVF Consulting to design and launch your application for the iPhone & iPad! Our creative team understands the importance of creating a highly functional app that will not only show measurable results, but generate a return on your investment. Whether you are developing a complex interactive database, or a simple tip calculator, we have the best team and the right skill-set to make sure you mobile application launches without a glitch. Contact us today for a free quote!

One of the questions eCommerce webmasters ask us quite often is, do I need an SSL certificate for my store that accepts only PayPal? Well, the answer is No & Yes! Let us explain…

SSL certificates are needed to protect your customers information, so if your website does not collect any information, and uses only PayPal as the payment gateway, then NO, you DO NOT need an SSL certificate because all of your customers information is being passed through the PayPal website, which is already protected by their SSL. As long as you’re not storing credit & debit card details on you website, there is no need to be spend extra money on something you don’t need.

Although in some cases an SSL cert is needed for websites using certain eCommerce platforms, especially ones that use Payflow Pro. Payflow Pro is a PayPal service that allows your customers enter their payment information on an order form that you host on your server. In order to protect their information, you must install an SSL certificate.

As a webmaster you should also be aware that SSL certificates are needed for eCommerce websites that have user logins and save email addresses, names, physical addresses, and order history. In these cases the immediate savings of not purchasing an SSL cert might end up costing you much more in the long run. Remember, an SSL certificate shows your customers that you respect their privacy! If you need help purchasing and installing an SSL certificate to your websites server, contact us!

At JVF Consulting we pride ourselves with providing our clients with the best custom website designs and creative in the industry. Our team of designers, database administrators, senior developers, architects, technologist, strategists, copywriters and IT staff have been working as professionals in the web community since 1998 and are continually looking for new challenges. We specialize in but are not limited to; custom website design, website development, e-commerce, web-based applications, social networks, online marketing, flash multimedia, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

With all the web design companies and freelance designers in the San Francisco Bay Area, finding the best possible combination of talent and creativity that meets your business or personal needs can be frustrating. If you’re in need of some fresh ideas, then let the team of web designers at JVF Consulting blow you away. You will find the websites we deploy are both useful and enjoyable while implementing the latest in SEO. To prove this take a peek at our web design portfolio, its full of many successful custom websites now utilizing the full power of the World Wide Web.

So what are you waiting for? Let JVF Consulting analyze your current situation and suggest a cost effective solution that will meet your personal needs. We are a creative and innovative with a distinct understanding of marketing strategies. We are the best solution to meet your unique needs in today's fast paced marketplace! Whether you're starting up your company, looking for a chance to redesign your brand or looking to digitize your daily tasks, Think Solution, think JVF Consulting...