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Thank you for considering the 911 Designer marketing and graphic design services - all the design, web and marketing needs wrapped into one person! What does this mean exactly? I'll explain... let's say you work for an advertising or marketing agency and you have a client that needs some last minute changes on a project. But wait, your graphic designer or web developer is on vacation! Now what? Well, you give me a call. I'll jump right in and make those changes quickly and easily.

Now, what if you're a small business owner or business development person getting ready for an important presentation the next day. You realize your PowerPoint slide deck has changes to be made but you don't have time and your administrative person who helped you build it is gone for the day. I'm here for you! These are just a couple of examples of course.

You can see by the list of programs I have experience which pretty much covers most aspects of any agency or business out there. So relax, I'll get it done and you can get on with your day. One final thing: you're always dealing with ME! I do ALL the graphic design. I don't farm anything out (unless we discuss first). That way you know you're getting the best service from the exact person you hired!

Mike Sherman - The 911 Designer

I have been a graphic designer and marketing professional for over 30 years. As a graduate from Marietta College in Ohio with an Art for the Professions degree, I moved into the graphic design profession right away. Since my first job as a Design Coordinator for an imprinted sportswear company, I've owned and operated three advertising agencies, I've been a marketing director, an art director and a business consultant. I have industry experience in wealth management, mortgage, real estate, healthcare, food service, automotive and more.

"I'm confident that, if you're in a pinch or under the gun when it comes to pretty much anything related to advertising, marketing, graphic design, web design and/or presentations, I can help you quickly, professionally and cost-effectively."

Mike Sherman
The 911 Designer

I have been a graphic designer and marketing professional for over 30 years. As a graduate from Marietta College in Ohio with an Art for the Professions degree, I moved into the graphic design profession right away. Since my first job as a Design Coordinator for an imprinted sportswear company, I've owned and operated three advertising agencies, I've been a marketing director, an art director and a business consultant. I have industry experience in wealth management, mortgage, real estate, healthcare, food service, automotive and more.

"I'm confident that, if you're in a pinch or under the gun when it comes to pretty much anything related to advertising, marketing, graphic design, web design and/or presentations, I can help you quickly, professionally and cost-effectively."

Mike Sherman
The 911 Designer

I have been a graphic designer and marketing professional for over 30 years. As a graduate from Marietta College in Ohio with an Art for the Professions degree, I moved into the graphic design profession right away. Since my first job as a Design Coordinator for an imprinted sportswear company, I've owned and operated three advertising agencies, I've been a marketing director, an art director and a business consultant. I have industry experience in wealth management, mortgage, real estate, healthcare, food service, automotive and more.

"I'm confident that, if you're in a pinch or under the gun when it comes to pretty much anything related to advertising, marketing, graphic design, web design and/or presentations, I can help you quickly, professionally and cost-effectively."

Experienced.

Over 30 years graphic design and marketing experience.

Versatile.

From graphic design, to web design and more.

Timely.

Most project fixes can be done in 24 hours or less!

Precise.

Attention to detail, I strive to get it right the first time.

Let's Dive Deeper Into My Experience

The WordPress open source project has evolved in progressive ways over time - supported by skilled, enthusiastic developers, designers, scientists, bloggers, and more. WordPress provides the opportunity for anyone to create and share, from handcrafted personal anecdotes to world-changing movements.

People with a limited tech experience can use it “out of the box”, and more tech-savvy folks can customize it in remarkable ways.

I have used WordPress for many, many years, and it's become my goto web site design platform of choice. I use the Pro theme when I design, but can design and operate within any theme installed. I also have the ability to write style sheets (CSS) to further customize the look and feel of sites. I can install updates, build SEO into pages, even migrate sites from one server to another.

The WordPress open source project has evolved in progressive ways over time - supported by skilled, enthusiastic developers, designers, scientists, bloggers, and more. WordPress provides the opportunity for anyone to create and share, from handcrafted personal anecdotes to world-changing movements.

People with a limited tech experience can use it “out of the box”, and more tech-savvy folks can customize it in remarkable ways.

I have used WordPress for many, many years, and it's become my goto web site design platform of choice. I use the Pro theme when I design, but can design and operate within any theme installed. I also have the ability to write style sheets (CSS) to further customize the look and feel of sites. I can install updates, build SEO into pages, even migrate sites from one server to another.

Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all creative projects - photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more.

I have extensive experience using InDesign for a wide variety of print design, PhotoShop for image editing, social media ads and web banners, Illustrator for vector graphics and logos, Acrobat for interactive forms and presentations, Dreamweaver for HTML editing, After Effects for video transitions and motion graphics, and Premiere Pro for video editing and production.

Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all creative projects - photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more.

I have extensive experience using InDesign for a wide variety of print design, PhotoShop for image editing, social media ads and web banners, Illustrator for vector graphics and logos, Acrobat for interactive forms and presentations, Dreamweaver for HTML editing, After Effects for video transitions and motion graphics, and Premiere Pro for video editing and production.

Microsoft 365 is a powerful cloud-based productivity platform that includes apps like Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive, as well as intelligent cloud services and advanced security.

My experience with Microsoft is pretty standard. I can help with formatting Excel and Word documents, building and editing PowerPoint presentations, setting up email signatures and rules in Outlook and building video backgrounds and more in Teams.

Microsoft 365 is a powerful cloud-based productivity platform that includes apps like Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive, as well as intelligent cloud services and advanced security.

My experience with Microsoft is pretty standard. I can help with formatting Excel and Word documents, building and editing PowerPoint presentations, setting up email signatures and rules in Outlook and building video backgrounds and more in Teams.

HubSpot is a CRM platform with all the software, integrations, and resources needed to connect marketing, sales, content management, and customer service.

My experience with HubSpot is diverse. I've primarily used the sales and marketing hubs for my own businesses and several wealth management firms. I've created detailed sales and marketing funnels which included uploading and tagging customer databases, building dynamic email campaigns with automation, and integrating other applications for advanced tracking, customer service and retention.

HubSpot is a CRM platform with all the software, integrations, and resources needed to connect marketing, sales, content management, and customer service.

My experience with HubSpot is diverse. I've primarily used the sales and marketing hubs for my own businesses and several wealth management firms. I've created detailed sales and marketing funnels which included uploading and tagging customer databases, building dynamic email campaigns with automation, and integrating other applications for advanced tracking, customer service and retention.

Shopify is a complete commerce platform that lets anyone start, grow, manage, and scale a business. It enables businesses to build an online store, market to customers, and accept payments across multiple sales channels and locations - all in one place.

I have used Shopify to build several online stores from the ground up, including inventory, imaging, variants, discounts and SEO. From installing and customizing the store theme, to setting up the backend corporate and banking admin information, I can turnkey your e-commerce site.

Shopify is a complete commerce platform that lets anyone start, grow, manage, and scale a business. It enables businesses to build an online store, market to customers, and accept payments across multiple sales channels and locations - all in one place.

I have used Shopify to build several online stores from the ground up, including inventory, imaging, variants, discounts and SEO. From installing and customizing the store theme, to setting up the backend corporate and banking admin information, I can turnkey your e-commerce site.

I think most everyone knows what Google does, so no real definition is needed. But what some people may not know is that the proper Google My Business presence, and its accuracy, is critical. And, if you're going to do any SEM (Search Engine Marketing), it all starts with Google AdWords.

I am surely dating myself here, but I started using the Google advertising platform nearly 20 years ago! I can build both text and display ads for your business, set specific demographics, budgets and content to position your company amongst your competition. In addition, I can help you set up your Google My Business profile accurately so your organic presence is the best it can be.

I think most everyone knows what Google does, so no real definition is needed. But what some people may not know is that the proper Google My Business presence, and its accuracy, is critical. And, if you're going to do any SEM (Search Engine Marketing), it all starts with Google AdWords.

I am surely dating myself here, but I started using the Google advertising platform nearly 20 years ago! I can build both text and display ads for your business, set specific demographics, budgets and content to position your company amongst your competition. In addition, I can help you set up your Google My Business profile accurately so your organic presence is the best it can be.

Meta Business Suite is a one-stop shop where you can manage all of your marketing and advertising activities on Facebook and Instagram. It centralizes tools that help you connect with your customers on all apps and get better business results.

If social media is a place where your business or your clients need to live, utilizing the Meta Business Suite is a great tool to use. Similar to Google AdWords, I can build paid campaigns, boost posts, design and schedule posts and track performance.

Meta Business Suite is a one-stop shop where you can manage all of your marketing and advertising activities on Facebook and Instagram. It centralizes tools that help you connect with your customers on all apps and get better business results.

If social media is a place where your business or your clients need to live, utilizing the Meta Business Suite is a great tool to use. Similar to Google AdWords, I can build paid campaigns, boost posts, design and schedule posts and track performance.

Email marketing is a digital strategy used by businesses to promote products or services, and nurture customer relationships. The leading email marketing service providers are Constant Contact and MailChimp, which offer tools to help small business owners manage and develop their online platforms and presence.

I have used both platforms with several clients over the years. They both offer similar services, including marketing funnels, email customization and reporting, and I think either one works great, it really comes down to preference.

Email marketing is a digital strategy used by businesses to promote products or services, and nurture customer relationships. The leading email marketing service providers are Constant Contact and MailChimp, which offer tools to help small business owners manage and develop their online platforms and presence.

I have used both platforms with several clients over the years. They both offer similar services, including marketing funnels, email customization and reporting, and I think either one works great, it really comes down to preference.

Squarespace is an American website building and hosting company which is based in New York City. It provides software as a service for website building and hosting, and allows users to use pre-built website templates and drag-and-drop elements to create and modify webpages.

Although I don't use Squarespace often, many businesses do. Over the years, I have helped clients with existing Squarepace sites make changes, build new pages, incorporate SEO and more.

Squarespace is an American website building and hosting company which is based in New York City. It provides software as a service for website building and hosting, and allows users to use pre-built website templates and drag-and-drop elements to create and modify webpages.

Although I don't use Squarespace often, many businesses do. Over the years, I have helped clients with existing Squarepace sites make changes, build new pages, incorporate SEO and more.

Salesforce is a cloud-based software company that provides businesses with tools that help them find more prospects, close more deals, and provide a higher level of service to their customers. Salesforce is a popular CRM tool for support, sales, and marketing teams worldwide.

As many of you know, Salesforce is a very powerful engine offering a multitude of functions and products for businesses large and small. Most interfaces are built through 3rd party companies, so the customization can be complex.

My experience working in Salesforce is limited to mostly backend email and marketing buildouts for existing platforms. I don't claim to be an expert by any means, but will be happy to assist or consult best I can.

Salesforce is a cloud-based software company that provides businesses with tools that help them find more prospects, close more deals, and provide a higher level of service to their customers. Salesforce is a popular CRM tool for support, sales, and marketing teams worldwide.

As many of you know, Salesforce is a very powerful engine offering a multitude of functions and products for businesses large and small. Most interfaces are built through 3rd party companies, so the customization can be complex.

My experience working in Salesforce is limited to mostly backend email and marketing buildouts for existing platforms. I don't claim to be an expert by any means, but will be happy to assist or consult best I can.

Zoom helps consolidate communications, connect people, and collaborate better together in the boardroom, classroom, operating room, and everywhere in between.

It may seem odd for me to include Zoom as a supported application. But for some of my clients, they may want a custom digital background with their corporate logo, etc. or need assistance in setting up and scheduling meetings for multiple users, etc.

Zoom helps consolidate communications, connect people, and collaborate better together in the boardroom, classroom, operating room, and everywhere in between.

It may seem odd for me to include Zoom as a supported application. But for some of my clients, they may want a custom digital background with their corporate logo, etc. or need assistance in setting up and scheduling meetings for multiple users, etc.

My Expertise Levels...

Hopefully you'll find this refreshing... I'M GOING TO BE HONEST WITH YOU!! When is the last time you heard that? Anyway, truth be told, I'm not an expert at everything. I'm kind of a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to graphic design, advertising and marketing.

I would say I'm good at a lot of things, better at others and not so good at some. That's why I've provided this little eye candy of a chart. Is this arrogant? Maybe. But it DID catch your eye...

wordpress

87%

Adobe Creative Cloud

93%

Microsoft Office

85%

Meta for Business/social media

84%

constant contact/mailchimp

90%

Hubspot - Marketing & sales

88%

Shopify

91%

Google business/adwords

86%

Squarespace

83%

salesforce

75%

Let's Talk About Cost.

Yeah, yeah, all sounds great. But what's this gonna cost me? Fair question. Very simple answer.

$100 an hour. $75 minimum charge for any project.

Yep, that sums it up. Why is this a good deal for you? With most any project that comes across my desk, I'm going to do with the same or better quality and professionalism that you are used to, and that you expect. But more often than not, I'm going to finish it in half the time as others. Often even faster than that!

Now, if there's something you'd rather have bid by the project, I'm happy to do that, too. Sometimes you have a fixed budget, and that's cool! Maybe you have a variety of work each month and you just want access to me as needed... we can discuss monthly retainers (those usually save you the most money if you have a lot of work)!

Go ahead and fill out that contact form below or reach out by phone or email and let's talk!!

Contact Me!

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Phone: (704) 990-6000 • Email: mike@911designer.com