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August 2006 
 Wildwood Interactive Newsletter
 Vol 1, Issue 2
In This Issue
Great Resources!
Inspirational Musings
  • Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”

    -Edith Wharton

Funny Side Up
  • Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Did you hear about the new Mike Tyson computer?

    It has two bytes and no memory

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Welcome to the second issue of our newsletter. In each issue, we hope you'll find some useful tips! We'll also tell you about some of our clients and collaborators, and fill you in on the latest news from Wildwood Interactive. If you'd rather not receive this, please don't hesitate to Unsubscribe using the link at the bottom.

 Our amazing clients!
 If you don't know them already, you should.

As always, our favorite thing about Wildwood is our clients. We hope to pass on great news and exciting changes for our clients through our newsletter.

Impact Austin's site went live August 1! Their site has been so successful we decided to feature them two months running. They hope to reach $500k in grant money by 2008! This year they gifted more than $300k to local area non profits. Check out their new site. As a finalist for the Greater Austin Chamber Business Award, we have our fingers crossed they will get the recognition they deserve. (Interested in a seat at one of our Chamber Award ceremony tables? Call us at 732.9916 and ask for Risa. She'll give you more information. The dinner is August 30th, and we're hoping to have a big group there.)

The Hills Medical Office Building is gearing up for a state of the art facility on-site at the Hills Fitness Center. To complement the established 3,300 member Hills Fitness Center, Hills Medical, a 30,000 square foot class “A” medical building is under construction on the campus. Adjacent to the fitness center and swimming pools, Hills Medical will be home to a synergistic group of complementary physicians whose practices and services combine to provide “whole life” healthcare for active individuals. Check out their new website (Yes, Wildwood Interactive built this.) :)

Are you our client? Did your company do something exciting this month? Did you get some great press? Do you have an event you'd like us to promote? We sure hope you'll send it to us, because we'd love to feature it on our newsletter!

 


 Beware the SPAM Police
 Making contact. The right way.

If you’re improperly using email for marketing, your business could be liable for fines of up to $11,000 and lawsuits of up to $1 million.

The CAN-SPAM Act went into effect on January 2004. Along with hitting the shameless violators of our inboxes (you know better sex, easy money, cheap drugs), its provisions can also snag legitimate businesses that simply want to keep in touch with clients, potential clients, and other important business associates. This newsletter is a perfect example of the latter. The Federal Trade Commission is charged with enforcing the provisions of the CAN-SPAM Act, and they’ve set up a webpage to give guidance on compliance.

Here's a brief summary of the Act's most important rules:

  • Physical address is required in your email.
  • Opt Out. Give your recipients the ability to quit.
  • Real email address. Let your recipients know the email is from you.
  • Make sure it has an applicable subject line.

    Staying in touch by sending relevant, meaningful news to customers and prospects is a great idea, but you want to follow the simple guidelines from the FTC to stay on the good side of CAN-SPAM. To find out more about the CAN-SPAM Act, visit CAN-SPAM info.

    If you get spam you think is deceptive, forward it to spam@uce.gov. The FTC uses the spam stored in this database to pursue law enforcement actions against people who send deceptive email.

    Please don't forward this one to them :)

     


  •  Wildwood News
     We are growing, join our team!

    This month we hired a new developer, Colin Fletcher, to join our ever-expanding team here at Wildwood Interactive. Colin brings experience and enthusiasm to our web development/design team and we know you will love his work.

    We are still accepting resumes for another developer – if you know anyone with a winning attitude, superb work ethic and web development experience please look at our job description.

     


     What Do We Do At Wildwood?
     And why you need to know.

    Wildwood Interactive is a premiere internet development company. We get hired because we're as passionate about our client's businesses as they are. We become truly collaborative partners, using our extensive business, systems, database and programming experience to build intelligent, creative, and robust applications.

    Here are examples of recent projects:

  • customized content management systems
  • extranet applications
  • database driven portfolio sites
  • e-businesses
  • internet communities
  • professional brochure sites, and
  • ecommerce sites with complex autoresponder and electronic delivery requirements

    We develop user-friendly, sensible solutions for clients who have complex requirements. We also create beautiful custom brochure and portfolio sites.

    Our ideal client is an established professional business that understands the importance of a dynamic Internet presence, appreciates the effectiveness of good systems, and values expertise.

    Get a taste of our work 


  •  Testimonials from our clients
     Why you will love us.

    "Wildwood Interactive did a fabulous job of capturing the spirit of Impact Austin with their design of our site. It is very easy to navigate, and we are thrilled with the final product! The project was delivered on-time and on-budget, too!"

    -Rebecca Powers, founder of Impact Austin

     


     Promotions
     Feel Great About Referring A Client!

    If you refer a client who signs up with Wildwood, we'll give you a free business review with an established business consultant or a one-hour consultation with a wonderful coach who supports clients with leadership, prioritizing, and balance. Gary Diehl of Diehl Business Solutions and Nancy Schill of Executive Intelligent Coaching are fantastic resources who will help you achieve your goals. If you're out of town, we'll send you a certificate for a local business coach/consultant wherever you happen to live!

    cost? $priceless!


    How can we help you? Please let us know!


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