why LBD?

Of course I want to work with you (you're so cool, after all!), but why should you want to work with me? When you realize that I can help you increase sales, save money, improve your business image and cut your losses (*), I think you'll already have your answer!

Increase your sales:

People generally need to feel comfortable with a business in order before spending their hard-earned money there. A well put-together website can help take away any doubt that may interfere with their purchasing decisions.
Capitalize on impulse buys with a quick and seamless checkout that decreases the chances of customers losing interest before finishing their purchase.
I can install a separate wholesale shopping cart so retail buyers can place orders at their conveniences, without ever having to pick up the phone or turn on the fax machine. You can set it up so only authorize buyers can buy or even browse!

Decrease your expenses:

A professional looking site doesn't have to cost you $10,000. I specialize in working with indie business owners, particularly women, so I know how to maximize smaller budgets.
Spend more time GROWING your business and less time maintaining it with automatic order comfirmation for your customers and notification for you, built-in invoice and packing slip generation, a user-friendly interface that can email customers as you process their order and the ability to make quick and easy changes to your products and categories.
By using specially-named coupons, you can not only draw business, but track your marketing efforts as well so you know exactly what's working for your business and what's not.

Improve your image:

A professional website lends instant credibility to your business.
With a professional website, even a one-woman show can do business with the big boys.
A cohesive branding campaign makes your company more memorable and customers are more likely to buy from a business they recognize. Design extras like business cards can carry your website design onto paper and into the minds of customers offline as well as online.

Cut your losses:

The many different payment & shipping options make it easier for your customers to feel in control and comfortable with their shopping experience.
Zen Cart's automatic inventory control means that you'll never have to worry again about overselling and being stuck handing out refunds to annoyed customers.
Zen Cart supports SSL certificates, so you can make your customers feel safe knowing that you're committed to keeping their personal information out of the wrong hands. We can even help you find the best deal on your SSL certificate.

(*) While I definitely believe I can help you and your business increase sales, save money, improve your business image and cut losses, I can't absolutely guarantee it. Business is such a fickle enterprise with so many variables, it's just impossible to know exactly what's going to happen. But I can say that I'll do what I can to help you achieve your business dreams. I honestly believe Lightning Bug Designs and Zen Cart can help you do just that.

Not only that, but I utilize a state-of-the-art project management system that allows you to stay up-to-date with the progression of your project. You can log-in and communicate with the graphic designer and I via the messaging system, watch as we check off items from the to-do list, keep track of project milestone dates and even set up chats with us! No more searching through bits of emails or wondering if we're actually DOING anything with your project! Everything will be just a few clicks away. I know you'll love it.