Month: August 2020

Web Design in WordPress: Two Options

When it comes to websites, it seems everyone’s talking about WordPress these days. One of the big reasons WordPress has become so popular is that there are thousands of high quality designs, called themes, available for the platform. A WordPress theme defines the look-and-feel of your site with a specific set of style sheets and […]

The Old Juan’s Cantina Eating Experience Comes Alive on a New Website

Sizzling fajitas. Frosty margaritas. People laughing and having a good time. Photos of family through the decades. Welcome to the new-and-improved website for Old Juan’s Cantina, an Ocean-based restaurant offering a unique mix of California freshness and the savory flavors of Guanajuato, Mexico. Visitors to Old Juan’s updated homepage are greeted by a video compilation designed […]

Vertical Is the New Horizontal in Video Advertising

For more than a century—since the invention of the motion-picture film—people have watched live-action recordings on big, rectangular projection screens. Then, with the advent of television, that screen shrank to a smaller square shape, but maintained the traditional horizontal axis. Then with hand-held motion cameras came video, and the world changed. Now video is being […]

Intern Viewpoint

Time really does fly when you’re having fun. These past 10 weeks have given me insight into what it takes to be part of a well orchestrated marketing agency. The internal catchphrase “One Team One Dream” (often referenced as #OTOD) really stands for what Verdin is all about. In my 10 weeks here, I gained […]

From Blogs to Dogs, This Internship’s Got It All!

Verdin was my first college internship and my first ever job in marketing. Initially, I expected everything to be easy, having spent the better part of three years taking journalism and public relations classes, but start to finish this internship was a learning experience. From brainstorm sessions to blog writing to client research, I was […]

Stand Strong One Year Later: Standing Together Against Domestic Violence

There’s something about the crisp, autumnal air that makes us want to cozy up with a furry friend when arriving home every evening, maybe brew a cup of chai, and binge on the latest Netflix hit with friends or loved ones. Unfortunately, having a safe place to go at the end of the day is […]

New Smartphone App Connects You With the Sheriff

Now the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is accessible with a touch of your fingertip. A new app will send push notifications to alert you about emergencies, and also offers access to all of the features from its website. Check who is in custody, learn about the many programs offered and see updates to Most Wanted […]

It’s October in Arroyo Grande, and That Means It’s Time for Beer Feast!

Spend a relaxing afternoon at the park, sampling a variety of beer from 40 different breweries and food pairings from several local restaurants at the 3rd Annual Beer Feast! This 21-and-over event has something for everyone — beer lovers, food lovers and music lovers. Stroll through Heritage Square Park with friends old and new, enjoying the folk […]