All content on this site copyright Laura Wrede 2011-2012, Gilroy, California
Business Owners and Professionals
Do you need help looking good online and off?
If so, you've come to the right place. Whether you want full-service writing and photography for your website content, sales and marketing collateral, or you need budget-friendly consulting and editing for DIY projects- I can help.
Your business image makeover journey starts HERE
Do you need help looking good online and off?
If so, you've come to the right place. Whether you want full-service writing and photography for your website content, sales and marketing collateral, or you need budget-friendly consulting and editing for DIY projects- I can help.
Your business image makeover journey starts HERE
Laura Wrede
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Consulting Strategist and Small Business Online Content Image Specialist.
Part of your business and marketing strategy start with words on a page. Words are powerful tools to create memorable images used to brand your business.
What tools are you using to paint your image? A Multi-Max Power Sprayer or a $2.00 paint brush ?
Put the paint brush down and let me help. Contact me today.
Recommendations
"Laura- Yahoo! editors have noticed the high quality of your work for the Yahoo! Local project..."
Yahoo, Sunnyvale, CA
"Laura is a skilled writer and journalist with experience in online reporting and corporate communications. She backs this with her photographic and creative abilities for effective articles and presentations."
Jeff Girard,
Graphic Designer,Surfer's Journal & Owner at Victoria Street Graphics
"Laura, You did such an amazing job. We absolutely love these pictures. It was very difficult choosing five. We ended up choosing seven."
Jasmina Patel, Best Western Inn Gilroy, CA
"Thank you so much, Laura! Those are some great pictures."
Sarah Sundin Author Northern California
"Laura, Thank you so much for these awesome, professional photos!"
Alx Tamas, Musician
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
"Laura- Just got back and looked through the awesome photos!
I had a hard time choosing. These are my favorites for the jpg's...Thank you!!!
As soon as you can get those to me, I'll send them on to the publisher.
Many, many thanks!"
-Suzanne Woods Fisher, Author Northern CA
Wow, Laura! You've been fabulous so I'll absolutely be in contact with you for any forthcoming projects. Thank you very much."
Ashley Boyce, XYZ Media
Seattle, WA
Yahoo, Sunnyvale, CA
"Laura is a skilled writer and journalist with experience in online reporting and corporate communications. She backs this with her photographic and creative abilities for effective articles and presentations."
Jeff Girard,
Graphic Designer,Surfer's Journal & Owner at Victoria Street Graphics
"Laura, You did such an amazing job. We absolutely love these pictures. It was very difficult choosing five. We ended up choosing seven."
Jasmina Patel, Best Western Inn Gilroy, CA
"Thank you so much, Laura! Those are some great pictures."
Sarah Sundin Author Northern California
"Laura, Thank you so much for these awesome, professional photos!"
Alx Tamas, Musician
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
"Laura- Just got back and looked through the awesome photos!
I had a hard time choosing. These are my favorites for the jpg's...Thank you!!!
As soon as you can get those to me, I'll send them on to the publisher.
Many, many thanks!"
-Suzanne Woods Fisher, Author Northern CA
Wow, Laura! You've been fabulous so I'll absolutely be in contact with you for any forthcoming projects. Thank you very much."
Ashley Boyce, XYZ Media
Seattle, WA
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Photography Services Available
It all started when we were mesmerized with colorful, engaging pictures from bedtime stories. We were toddlers back then.
Today nothing's changed. We still look at the pictures.
Do your business brand images conjure up horror stories or happy-ever-after tales?
If it's time to rewrite your story, contact me.
It all started when we were mesmerized with colorful, engaging pictures from bedtime stories. We were toddlers back then.
Today nothing's changed. We still look at the pictures.
Do your business brand images conjure up horror stories or happy-ever-after tales?
If it's time to rewrite your story, contact me.
Today's Blogging Tip:
Business owners know blogging is a great way to post news and information about their industry, keeping fresh content on their site for return visitors to read.
There are some who question the value of blogging. Studies show that blogging is considered a reliable source for news and information. Your blog will reflect your expertise in your industry.
Writing a blog post takes time; time that many small business owners don't have. How can a small business owner blog?
Here are three tips for to take the pain out of blogging:
1. Blog about an FAQ. This makes coming up with the content easy. You answer the question in a blog post.
2. Blog in under 300 words. Keep it short, and to the point. This will shorten your time to write and increase your readership.
3. Add pictures. We all love pictures. Pictures can actually be the source of your blog post.
If you still don't know why you should blog, or don't want to invest the time, contact me about our blogging program.
There are some who question the value of blogging. Studies show that blogging is considered a reliable source for news and information. Your blog will reflect your expertise in your industry.
Writing a blog post takes time; time that many small business owners don't have. How can a small business owner blog?
Here are three tips for to take the pain out of blogging:
1. Blog about an FAQ. This makes coming up with the content easy. You answer the question in a blog post.
2. Blog in under 300 words. Keep it short, and to the point. This will shorten your time to write and increase your readership.
3. Add pictures. We all love pictures. Pictures can actually be the source of your blog post.
If you still don't know why you should blog, or don't want to invest the time, contact me about our blogging program.
Photos of the Week
Laura Wrede Recently Voted One of
Yahoo's Top Writers
As one of Yahoo and Yahoo News Contributors---Laura Wrede joins the ranks as one of Yahoo's "HOT 100" Contributors.
Yahoo awards are given to those "contributors with the largest audience, and most engaged readers, viewers and listeners,"
Yahoo awards are given to those "contributors with the largest audience, and most engaged readers, viewers and listeners,"
Laura Wrede Art Photography
I recently joined the Valle Del Sur Art League and the Santa Cruz Art League. Watch our blog for information on upcoming shows.
Most of my photography art is available for purchase both as limited edition fine art prints and open stock. Images are also available for commercial use with a limited license.
I recently joined the Valle Del Sur Art League and the Santa Cruz Art League. Watch our blog for information on upcoming shows.
Most of my photography art is available for purchase both as limited edition fine art prints and open stock. Images are also available for commercial use with a limited license.
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