Author: Elizabeth

This week I want to discuss a topic very near to my heart. WAVES for Weight Loss^SM. Just a month ago, the site went live just before the first annual Women’s Health Expo at House of Prayer Church in Blairsville, GA. For those of you that don’t know this about me, I have lost just around a 100lbs. and my story is one of the success stories shared on the site. Having went on this journey myself, I have a desire to help others face their struggles with weight loss and reach their goals. I used the WAVES motto and I found it to be easy to remember and easy to live by:

W ~ Water
A ~ Attitude
V ~ Veggies
E ~ Exercise
S ~ Support

The site is huge. It has a lot of features integrated into it that may not be obvious at first. There are articles under each of the main sections: Water, Attitude, Veggies, Exercise and Support as well Tips and Tricks and Measure. These articles help individuals learn how to eat healthy and be healthy the rest of their life! The site also has a forum for users to seek support and give it.

In addition, I added a feature where other companies can help support the cause and the top sponsors get banner ads on the site (You’ll notice my company is one of them). We also did an easy to use toolbar at the top with a search feature to help users find just the information they need and another option to login.

The sidebars vary from page to page and include anything from the daily scripture, ads (to keep the site free), links to contests, new post links, forums topics and more. They also include links to all of the social sites this company is part of like Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

In the footer of the site, there is numerous links to other pages and information, including a page that has a link to sign-up for the newsletter. Please take a moment to check out the site and find out more about this great program. Then, let us know what you think.

I have had the privilege of working with a fantastic group of community minded individuals within the Blairsville Cruisers during the last few months. For those of you that may be unaware, the Blairsville Cruisers is group of local individuals that share two passions. The first one being amazing looking cars and the families, especially the children in the community.

This group hosts their events each year, April though October.  They are most famous for the Cruise-Ins On The Square but with last year’s Block Party venue change to the parking lot of the Blairsville Wal-Mart,this large event is destined to become just as much of a “Must Attend” as the original cruise ins. If you haven’t had an opportunity to attend one of these events, then make plans now to attend during the 2012 season. You will have a great time checking out the vendors,viewing the cars and getting to know the people of the community. There is always a lot to see and do.

The amazing part of this group, is that they use their funding to support several local charities, such as Shop with a Cop, Give a Gift and the Union County food bank as well as making many donations to families in need at times of crisis. Many children in the local community are able to experience the joy of Christmas and have food on their tables because of this organization.

The club is alway open for new, and seeking new members, sponsors, vendors and FANS so, take some time to check out their new site and discover how you can get involved.

Once you view the newly reconsrtucted site, you will find a lot of unique and interactive features. The home page is designed to show, and link to, the two most current Cruiser news articles. It also gives a viewer the opportunity to sign-up for the email list enabling the visitor to stay abreast of current events, happenings and announcements. It is now much easier to find information about upcoming and past events, sponsors, ways to get involved and more. The site now features a photo gallery, showcasing many of the beautiful vehicles found at several past events. there is even a brand new section inwhich visitors may join the site and begin discussions, post vehicles and parts for sale, or just engage in car talk within the function of the forums page.

There are loads of behind the scenes features, as well.  Features that viewers won’t get to see, but will help in the organization and communication of the club itself such as the new member management section. Our hope at BCO is that the new site will serve the needs of the Blairsville Cruisers for years to come while helping them to promote the great club with ease. Tell us what you think…

BCO welcomes agaragedoors.com to its portfolio of website clients.

Appalachian Garage Doors contacted us to upgrade their existing website. They wanted a fresh new look but they also wanted it easier for potential clients to contact them for quotes. We went to work on a design that would fit both of these needs.

Their new site has a quote form on every page, so no matter what page the viewer is on when they decide to request a quote, the information is at hand. The new look also matches the company building and overall color scheme. The client will be adding more and more information to the site in the upcoming weeks, so stay tuned.

Take a look at their new site & contact them the next time you need a garage door, gates, other related products or to repair the one you have.

Competition is fierce these days and having a professional looking website is as important as a professional looking showroom. Does your site need a make over? Contact us today.

As a long-term client, we wanted to bring Patrick Construction, Inc. into our newest CMS version and at the same time give them a new look.

We took a designed submitted to us and fixed into something workable. The new look gives the viewer an instant feel for the top quality work the company produces and at the same time conveys the importance of building green. There is a featured home at the top with a scrolling view of several examples of homes the company has built.

Patrick Construction is a local builder specializing in elegant upscale homes and rustic mountain cabins. Each home built is uniquely suited to the owner. Their primary focus is with “green” building and universal design. They deliver beautiful results.

Check out their custom built green homes and then let us know what you think about their new site.

Is your family looking for some outdoor fun? Would the man in your life love to be a better outdoorsman? If so, look no further. Oscar Ramer has started KILO 11 Land Navigation School. He offers 3 different classes to fit your needs:

• Map & Compass ~ Designed for beginner ready to get started
• Orienteering ~ For those wanting to hone their skills further
• Stellar Navigation ~ To find your way even in the dark

I have personally found that Oscar is great to work and I love his sense of humor. I hope my son is able to take some of his classes in the near future. These class would be great for:

• Hunters
• People new to this area that want to learn their way around in the mountains
• Boy Scout or Girl Scout Groups
• Homeschool Groups
• Vacationers looking for some fun outdoor activities
• Anyone wanting to increase their knowledge of the great outdoors

Here at BCO, we are proud of how the site’s design turned out. We hope it meets Oscar’s requirements for some time to come. Visit his site and tell us what you think….

Is digging in the dirt you favorite pass time? Does the thought of a one-of-a-kind flower appeal to you? If so, the anticipation of a unique seedling growing in your garden is just what you need to be the envy of your neighborhood.

Dillard Gardens is a business specializing the hybridization of daylilies. This specialized business needed a specialized website. We worked hard to create a beautiful site that both showcases the artistry of the flowers and makes finding the perfect cross easy for the customer. We have created an interface that is simple for the administrator and the customer to use, while offering a variety of complex solutions working in the background.

Visit DillardGardens.com today and find that perfect Daylily Cross for your garden….

Charlotte Ledford Realty is a long time client. It has been a real privileged to work with Charlotte Ledford and her staff. CLR has been in business for over 25 years and knows all of the ins and outs of the industry.

CLR existed when few people seemed to know our beautiful area even existed through the real estate boom and is still thriving in spite of the current economic situation. Charlotte Ledford Realty offers expertize to buyers and sellers alike.

In addition, they offer vacation rentals and long term rentals in the Hiawassee, GA area. So if you are looking for that perfect lake from home on Lake Chatuge or a secluded spot with a beautiful mountain view for a lifetime or just the weekend, give Charlotte Ledford Realty a call.