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Osmosio Home eBooks Websites Sales Copy Contact About Recent Posts A Web Developer’s Guide To Hosting A Party How to Setup Your Office to Put Your Clients at Ease How To: Designing a Website for an e-Commerce Paintball Store How To Choose Headphones for Music-Loving Web Developers Designing Responsive Websites in 2018 Archives August 2020 March 2019 August 2018 June 2018 March 2018 February 2018 The Finest Designs Embrace Creativity Categories Clients Design Digital Media Hosting Tools Websites Tags Appearance Basics Beginners Content Management Drupal ecommerce Essentials First Impression Fundamentals Getting Started Habits Host Party Professional Proposal Routines Tips Wordpress Workflow Digital Design Fundamentals https://youtu.be/kOE1GXge11k Meta Log in Entries feed Comments feed WordPress.org Designing with Wordpress in 2018 https://youtu.be/VdKB7UjEo_k May 2021 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 « Aug Recent Comments A Web Developer’s Guide To Hosting A Party Posted on August 4, 2020 in Clients , Hosting Many party essentials should be considered for each party. By using a web developer’s guide to hosting a party you will be able to find the party essentials that best suit your needs. Tips for Party Hosting In addition to the essentials, a party host should have paper and cardstock so that guests can make their invitations, centerpieces, napkins, table covers, etc. You may also want to consider having LED colored lights or glow-in-the-dark balloons to decorate the venue. For an entertainment party, you may also want to consider having a DJ and live band so that the guests can be entertained. While these may not seem like necessary party essentials, they will not be as expensive as you think. And once you have it all set up, you can be sure that it will last longer than you would have thought. Accent your decorations with a custom logo, banner, and invitations so that guests know where to go to be sure to check out what you have to offer. Choose decorations that reflect yourself to give you an overall professional yet approachable appearance. If you are hosting a corporate event or would like your guests to RSVP to your party, then you should consider offering online invitations so that guests can print their invitations or fill in their on-line form. This is also a great way to save money. By using a web designer’s guide to hosting a party, you will be able to take advantage of any party favor opportunities you might have. Party essentials may include cold beverages such as sodas, juices, or even wine, cookie dough, or cheese dip. Part of it depends on the context of the party Additional Party Essentials You should consider a cookie cutter to make cookies if you would like to include the children as a part of your party. You may also consider serving cookies at the end of the party if you prefer them that way. Guests will certainly appreciate this type of gesture. If you are planning a party that is more of a children’s party, you also may want to consider incorporating some games into it. Children love games so it is always fun to play them with them. This is part of a nice family gathering. Most people who host a party are unaware of how easy it is to incorporate some games into a party. Playing a quick game during the party is one way to entertain everyone without spending too much money. Additional party essentials include creating party favors that are edible treats that your guests will enjoy. People often have chocolate chip cookies at their house but only eat them when they visit friends. Have them at your party. You may also want to consider having other types of party essentials such as gourmet food items that you can serve at your party. Just make sure you get a good idea of what these are before you start making or buying them. Closing Comments It is always fun to be creative and to not spend a lot of money on your party when it comes to party essentials. Using this web developer’s guide to hosting a party and you’ll be well on your way to making your event memorable. Tags: Host , Party , Tips . How to Setup Your Office to Put Your Clients at Ease Posted on March 11, 2019 in Clients , Design They say that there’s nothing quite as strong as a first impression. When you’re working with a new client you want them to feel comfortable with you as a person and trusting that your services are the right fit for their needs. The first meet and greet can make all of the difference. Sure, you can meet them at a coffee shop and go over your proposal, but it can be so much more impactful to have them into your office for an intimate discussion. Here are some things you can do to help put your clients at ease when it counts the most. First of All, Be Prepared Before you consider anything else, you have to make sure that you’re on top of your game. Make sure that your proposal is as thoroughly fleshed out as possible. You want to show them how much value you can bring to their organization, and you want to look like you have spent the time needed to come up with an actionable plan. Do some research about them and their organization so it will be clear that you are familiar with their needs. Beyond the proposal, you’ll want to make sure that you’re dressed to impress. Make sure your outfit is professional and is complementary to the kind of business you’re working with. You don’t necessarily need to be wearing a suite, but jeans and a t-shirt are probably not the best attire if you’re meeting a client for the first time. Your office should be neat, tidy, and orderly as well. Make sure your desk is clear of stray papers, your trash cans are emptied, etc. You’d be wise to have refreshments on hand to offer your clients, such as coffee, tea, waters, etc. Perhaps a small snack too – some cookies, chips, or something along those lines. Liven Up The Ambience There are some steps you can take to lift the overall mood of an office as well. Choose furniture that looks comfortable and luxurious. Leather is great if you can spring for it. Make sure that you have plenty of seating for the clients that will be visiting you and that the seating is comfortable. Make sure the office is sufficiently warm in the winter, and refreshingly cooled in the summer. Bring your office to live by choosing a select few amenities to hang on walls and stand in corners. A nice painting can give your client something to look at when there’s a bit of down time in the meeting – say, for example, you need to go find a file in your computer, or perhaps you’re setting up their account in your database. A nice floor lamp in the corner can add style and sleekness, especially if you go with a modern design. If you choose a lamp that is tall it can make the ceilings feel higher, making your office seem like a more open and inviting place to be. Make sure that the office is bright enough that your client won’t fall asleep, but also is not so bright that they feel like they’re in a hospital. Consider also having an item that is unique that will instill a solid memory in the client’s experience. That could be an abacus, a cactus, or perhaps a small fountain. One web designer recently shared that they had installed a small electric fireplace for exactly this purpose, which could be an excellent choice. If you’re interested in an electric fireplace that you can hang on your wall you can read more about it here . Know When It’s Time To Close All of this attention to detail is worthless if you miss the mark when it comes time to close the deal. Once your client is comfortable with you and has faith in your ability to get the job done, make sure to seal the deal right then and there. If fail to do so, the chances of closing drop off significantly. As people have time to think things over, they often start to form doubts in their mind as to whether they really need a service. You don’t want to come off as aggressive, but at the same t...