YOU WILL QUESTION REALITY The Dreamland Wax Museum opened this summer near the City Hall Plaza. Only yards away from Faneuil Hall and a couple of steps off The Freedom Trail, the museum is embedded in the heart of Boston. It’s the first U.S. venture from Dreams Entertainment Group, a company based in Brazil. The Dreamland Wax Museum team had achieved success …
Case Study : Care Free Boat Club
Established in 2002, Carefree Boat Club is the principle boat club operator in US and Canada. The seek to establish a relationship with locals of the North Shore who seek adventure on the sea without the costs of purchasing a marine craft. Carefree Boat Club offers its clients boat rentals for varying periods of time. Along with the professional services …
Case Study: Barry Feinstein
About the Client The Law Offices of Barry Feinstein & Affiliates, P.C. is a group of highly professional attorneys, paralegals, support staff and investigators. They have over 25 years of experience working with injured clients and have extensive background in all areas of personal injury. Barry approached us to give his website content an updated appearance and to improve his …
How to find the perfect domain name.
So you’ve got a business name, a logo, and you’re ready to take the next big leap into designing a website thats going to solidify your business in the competitive digital realm. You kick up your feet, crack open the lid of your laptop, and start searching for your businesses name followed by a .com. Usually, you will see the …
Case Study : Cape Granite Connection
Cape Granite Connection is a full service installation and fabrication company that provides a variety of both luxury and basic materials for designing your home or business countertops. They reached out to us seeking a full branding and print package to help them rise above the competition. Website Design Using custom designed elements and color choice we knew we were going …
Case Study : IV Solutions
In a partnership between Ann Hougland and Randal Barnes, they collectively have decades in the IV industry. IV Solutions seeks to teach and assist health practitioners how to properly insert ivs into their patients for medical care. Upon recently starting their partnership, they sought a brand that demonstrated a clean, technical, and professional appearance. Logo Design We created a personalized …
Case Study: Direct Granite – New Website Design
View PostCase Study: PS Jewelry
PS Jewelry is one of the premier diamond and quality jewelry vendors in Massachusetts. As they meticulous spend time hand selecting the gems and metals for their products, we wanted to make sure we put an equal amount of time into their business’ presentation. PS Jewelry wanted a distint, dark, and mysterious look with their brand. Social Media Ads Often …
Case Study: Today’s Insurance Agency
View PostCase Study : Up Advantage
Getting your business to the gold standard can be challenging, but the team at UP Consulting helps businesses simplify, improve productivity and improve relationships with traders. Up Consulting approached us with an interest in created a refreshing new website design. Website Design Up Consulting Website Before (not designed by Alx Agency) Up Consulting Website Design After Visit the Site: www.upadvantage.com The original design …
Case Study: Caramel
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View PostCase Study: Evolution Broadcast
Evolution Broadcast is the leader in the broadcasting equipment industry. They design and distribute music and radio equipment like FM transmitters, FM Antennas, Modulation Monitors, and Transmission Racks. As there is many competitors in the broadcasting industry, its difficult to stand out from the crowd. Website Design EB wanted a platform that they could present their products online with the product specifications …
Case Study: Chronic Care Insights
Chronic Care Insights is a company founded by Nicole Guerin offering communication services between doctors and their patients. She facilitates reducing barriers that frequently are created between patients and their practitioners. By building stronger bonds between health care providers and the people they care for, they are able to better provide health care services. Website – www.chroniccareinsights.org Chronic Care Insights came to …
Case Study: All New Upholstery
View PostCase Study: Chic By Karina
Chic by Karina was a makeup, beauty, and self help company created by Youtube guru, Karina Xavier. We were asked to help a beautiful girl and her family tell her story to the world and finalize a project that she had been working on up until the end of her life. To help realize this dream, we enlisted our whole …
Case Study: Inman Motors
Inman Motor Sales is a company that offers its clientele high quality pre-owned vehicles on the Revere Beach Parkway. They approached us seeking assistance with creating a brand for the their business with the grand opening of their showroom. Store Signage Internally and externally IMS requested signage to solidify their brand throughout their business. 4D Business Cards To bring across dynamic …
Case Study: Greenworks Recycling Center
View PostSeasonally Updating your Facebook Fanpage
Above you can see an updated version of the Facebook Fanpage for Essencia Salon Spa & Boutique with a very festive looking theme. Every holiday and/or season, Essencia updates their Facebook Fanpage to increase recognition of their brand through the seasons and to show their activity on Facebook. If you are a business owner, I would suggest making these visual changes at least quarterly …
Case Study: Anaj Clothing
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The Order (Alx Agency Webisode)
Here we are releasing our first episode in a series of many. More coming soon! The Order – Alx Web Video-HD from Alx Agency on Vimeo.
Case Study: College Funding Services
College funding services is a company that helps students and parents find the most ideal loan packages and assists with students receiving merit based aid with their school tuition. They are also a company that advises students on their college applications, so students are more likely to enter their dream college. Website – www.ineedfinancialaid.com Landing Page College Funding Services …
Case Study: Top Quality Remodeling
Top Quality Remodeling is a remodeling company serving the Boston area. Their fundamental objective is to offer experience and expertise in all of their construction and remodeling projects. They show their expertise through their staff members who can provide remodeling for your bathroom to your entire home. Website – www.topqualityboston.com Top Quality Remodeling came to us looking for a clean …
Case Study: One Quality Cleaning
View PostFinding Color Inspiration in Everyday Objects
There is one key rule that every artist should recognize. There is no such thing as a good color only good color relationships. So when I’m out and about and I see something that catches my eyes I try to memorize the pallet because it demanded my attention. Practice this frequently and you will have a library of color combinations to pull …
Case Study: Mr. Shine Auto Detail
Website – www.mrshineautodetail.com Mr. Shine will at any length reassure its customers with strong customer support. To help bring this level of attention to customers into the website, it was important to write in detail how different each of their services were. Frequently automotive websites leave the user confused as to what it is they may be purchasing. With the combination of …
How to Improve your Website's About Page
Almost as important as your homepage is the about page. It’s your opportunity to build rapport with your guests — a chance to introduce yourself and to explain the aim of your website. Here are some tips that’ll have your page in excellent shape. Offer your name. It’s blatantly obvious, yet so many pages don’t get personal. Include a photo. …
A Guide to Creating Email Newsletters
Email newsletters are hotter than ever. They’re a great extension to your business’ communication toolkit and offer you and your clients an excellent channel by which you can reach potential and existing customers. In this article, we’ll explore common design patterns of email newsletters and learn which approaches work well, so that you’ll be prepared to create one for yourself and your clients. …
Famous Logo Designs and Their Cost
Pepsi logo price tag: $1,000,000 The new Pepsi logo was designed by the Arnell Group in 2008. The listed prices include a complete branding package unless otherwise noted.
Designing and Producing Creative Business Cards
Plenty of creative business card showcases are available out there. Many of these are beautifully done and well thought out, and they serve as inspiration for those who would like their business card to be more than the standard rectangular piece of paper. Yet little explanation accompanies these examples, and figuring out just how to bring your idea to life …
A day in the life of a Graphic Designer
Most people have a few ideas of a graphic designer… which usually entail drawing pretty pictures most of the day. I have been interviewed by a few university students wanting to know more about the industry and what they are getting themselves in for so I thought I would write a blog post on it to give everyone an insight.First …
Case Study: Brazilian BBQ
Website – www.cookoutspecialist.com Brazilian BBQ is a mobile catering company specializing in traditional Brazilian BBQ grilling. Upon receiving the project we felt that Chef Pedro’s clientele should see the wide variety of dishes that he creates. Implementing a restaurant style UI system, we made the menu as easy to navigate as many modern restaurant websites. Business Cards Keeping the branding consistent with the …
Avoid getting burned by SEO Scams
With the term Search Engine Optimization (SEO) being widely used, many self-titled “SEO Experts” have popped up, making unrealistic promises and offering guaranteed rankings. Nowadays, you can’t go more than a few hours without receiving some spam email about Search Engine Optimization, or a cold call from an “SEO guru” who can make all your Internet Marketing dreams come true. …
Case Study: Direct Granite & Marble
Website – www.directgranitecountertop.com A new website was created to showcase Direct Granite & Marble’s excellent portfolio and fantastic color selection. ALX created a professional, attractive site with a built-in WordPress CMS. After receiving WordPress training, Direct Granite & Marble was able to update the site themselves, adding new portfolio images and specials as needed. Frequent updates keeps Direct Granite & Marble relevant across …
Case Study: Original Body Design
Website – www.originalbodydesign.com Original Body Design was ready to take the next big step in growing their business, and came to ALX for guidance. Original Body Design wanted to spread their unique message as far as possible between their two locations in Beverly, MA and Bristol, UK. Original Body Design recognized the need for a professional fitness and well-being blog, …
Case Study: BRC Remodeling
Website – www.brcboston.com BRC Remodeling, a construction company in Somerville, MA, needed a new website to match their new image. With a blossoming reputation for top of the line construction, BRC Remodeling was ready to take the next step with their advertising. ALX created a professional portfolio website for this remodeling company, featuring an easy to manage image gallery so photos …
Case Study: The Eagle Cleaning
Website – www.theeaglecleaning.com The Eagle Cleaning launched a new campaign to attract a high-end clientele of business owners in need of industrial level cleaning services. With high-impact accounts such as the 99 Restaurant chain, The Eagle Cleaning was in need of a rebranding that would match its quality services. ALX creating a dynamic new website for The Eagle Cleaning, including …
Case Study: Mavros Construction
Website – www.mavrosconstructioninc.com Mavros Construction needed a new website to better showcase their high-end portfolio of custom built luxury homes. The old website had an out of date design and small photos which did not adequately represent the work of this impressive construction company. ALX completely redesigned the Mavros Construction website, with an emphasis on creating a beautiful, sortable portfolio …
Case Study: RCSPYE
Website – www.rcspye.org Real Community Stabilization Program (RCSP) and Youth Entrepreneurship (YE) is a non profit organization based out of Cambridge MA. RCSPYE came to ALX needing help in spreading the word about the great services they offer to families, veterans, and local youth. Since RCSPYE was a new organization, they had very few visual and branding materials, but had …
Case Study: Boston Public Schools Citywide Science Fair
Special Event Logo The Boston Public Schools Citywide Science Fair happens every year, but needed a logo to gain more attention from its target audience. Event sponsor Science from Scientists contracted ALX to create a colorful, dynamic logo that would appeal to the young scientists-to-be at the event, and demonstrate an attitude of lighthearted, fun fair activities. For two years …
ALX Agency – Fast Turnover
We pride ourselves on quality, consistency and fast delivery. Occasionally, there may be factors (special requests, unclear instructions, production problems etc.) that might cause an order to be delayed. We rarely miss our delivery times however they are not guaranteed and do not include Holidays or transit times. Rush service is available for most of our services, lab schedules permitting.
February Special – Current Clients Only
In order to show how much we appreciate the patronage of our clients, we are offering this great deal. While other companies put their effort on getting new clients, we concentrate in a way to show our appreciation and respect for our current clients. New businesses are welcome and they may qualify for one of our Daily Specials also.
Manage your own Website
A web design package from ALX means you never pay extra for minor changes to your content. Here is how it works: 1 – ALX designs your vision for your site 2- YOU approve the design – or request adjustments if needed. 3- ALX develops your website in a Content Management System (CMS) 4- YOU receive special training from ALX YOU learn …
Case Study: David Clough Construction
Website – www.davidcloughconstruction.com David Clough had paid for hundreds of gorgeous, professional photographs of his custom built homes. But the tiny, low quality images on his out dated website weren’t doing them justice. ALX created a sleek, modern, portfolio website for the construction company, complete with a project gallery and full-scale high-resolution images on every page to show off the incredible work. …
Case Study: VIP Tax
Website – www.viptaxgroup.com A new, attractive, easy to navigate website breaks down complicated tax information into understandable components, and offers plenty of opportunity to contact VIP Tax for more information along the way. The new website was developed with SEO targets in mind, and draws new customers every day to VIP Tax. Ad VIP Tax advertises their services in print in …
Rebranding Your Logo – Why and What Works
It is no secret that the world as we know it is in a constant state of change. So much so that some may argue that the meaning of life itself is to progress. The problem with this growing and ever changing world that we live in is that most of us are always looking for the next big thing. …
The Future of Advertising
Humans evolved to use their resources. We grew societies out of gathering around locations with clean water, abundance of food, and a safe place to sleep. We know about our history, our environment, and our society thanks to our greatest resource of the modern age: information. Mass access to information is a privilege that is unique to this generation of …
A new year, a new focus, a new ALX
We are proud to announce the inauguration of ALX Agency, a new faction of our company. On January 1st, 2014 ALX Agency opened for business, expanding on the services previously offered by ALX Visual Communications. Alex Andrade, President of ALX, is excited to lead a new 3-tier company, which will offer new services and create new departments to tightly focus …
Case Study: Today’s Insurance
Longtime clients Today’s Insurance have a strong business presence in the communities of Cambridge, Peabody and Lowell. Today’s Insurance required a bilingual advertising campaign to welcome all members of the local communities. Setting up business in an area with a large Brazilian population, it was important to recognize both their English and Portuguese speaking clients . ALX has provided a …
Case Study: TEAL Apparel
Business Card TEAL Apparel needed a modern, sleek design for their business cards, that reflected their high standards for design and artistry. ALX created a beautiful, simple design with clean lines and a minimal color palette that TEAL Apparel loves to hand out. EDDM Postcards TEAL Apparel was having trouble reaching new customers outside of their small-town home base. ALX …
Case Study: Alpha Granite
Website – www.alphagraniteinc.com A new website was created to showcase Alpha Granite’s unique showroom, beautiful stones, and gorgeous home renovation projects. Alpha Granite has full access to the WordPress CMS to add new photos, pages, and promotional banners whenever they wish. Logo When Alpha Granite needed a distinctive logo to separate them from their competition, ALX was there with a solution. …
Case Study: Deana Bacon
Website – www.deanabacon.com Deana’s new website for her practice has helped attract new patients in need of her services. Deana has access to the administration end of her WordPress CMS and can make changes to her website freely. The website’s design is clean, professional, visually attractive, and easy to use, all which contribute to the positive user experiences that have been …
Case Study: JJD Tax Center
Longtime clients JJD Tax Center of Peabody required a bilingual advertising campaign to welcome all members of the local community. Setting up business in an area with a large Brazilian population, it was important to recognize both their English and Portuguese speaking clients . ALX has been retained by JJD Tax Center since they first opened their doors. ALX has …
Case Study: Tile by Design
Our client Tile by Design is a well-known name in the North Shore community, enjoying 25 years of success in business and philanthropy. Tile by Design retains ALX as their go-to agency for all advertising and promotional materials, and website updates. ALX has helped Tile by Design grow their customer base over the years, and reach new markets through a …
