Eastwood Design

Do not miss this event. Halifax Crafters Spring Market is at a new location! Bigger and better. So many vendors. Come visit Peter at the table! We take graphic design from computer screens to silk screens on clay :).

We have been quietly working on a number of local projects that we are very excited about.

Recently - we did a new website for Herring Cove Dentistry. We have been so impressed with this dentistry - the staff are friendly and warm. The dental hygienists create a sense of ease.

A number of years ago we had a little one with an absolute fear of dentists - the staff at Herring Cove managed to completely change this for our little one who now years later loves the dentist!

Looking for a great dentist? Look no further than Herring Cove Dentistry!

We’ve been quiet for a few weeks! Eastwood Pottery is part of the show this weekend at the Sunnyside Mall. With over 40+ Craft NS juried participants this could be the next place to get all your Christmas shopping done! Support local!!!

It's now easier to send Eastwood Design a message.

Are you celebrating a graduate this spring? Purchase a Grad Sign for your lawn today! Will ship anywhere in North America. www.gradsigns.ca

Planning and implementing a social media strategy takes planning and time. A good plan incorporates increasing brand awareness, driving traffic to your website, boosting engagement and increasing the ability to listen to your customers.⠀
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Eastwood Design can help streamline the process so you can focus on managing business.⠀
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Eastwood Design specializes in helping small businesses with small budgets create websites and digital presence. The marketplace is online - don't miss out!⠀
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✔️You don't have to be on social media, but if you aren't, it is going to affect your bottom line.  ⠀
✔️It is important to have a plan and know exactly what you need to do to increase engagement and build connection.  ⠀
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Eastwood Design can help your business develop a social media plan.  Contact us today - we would love to chat.⠀
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Likes and follows are not the most important element in social media engagement. Social Media is just a fantastic opportunity to engage with your customers & create brand loyalty. ⠀
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☑️Don't just make a post and walk away - be ready to answer questions!⠀
☑️Let people know who you are - be human and be real.⠀
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If you are not engaging with your customers on social media you are missing leads.
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According to Hootsuite's Top 10 Instagram Stats for 2020:⠀
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✔️500 million people use Instagram Stories every day.⠀
✔️63% of Instagram users log in at least once per day.⠀
✔️Instagram users will spend an average of 28 minutes per day on the platform in 2020.⠀
✔️1/3 of the most viewed Stories are from businesses.⠀
✔️Instagram is the fastest growing social media platform in Canada.⠀
✔️62% of people say they have become more interested in a brand or product after seeing it in Stories.⠀
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Eastwood Design can help you navigate social media platforms and develop a plan build to build your brand and connect with your customers. Contact us today!⠀
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Are you watching this week? What films are you most looking forward to? For us - we definitely won’t miss “Good Earth - The Pots and Passion of Walter Ostrom” - Former NSCAD professor and friend.

Does your website direct customers to an effective Call to Action?⠀
🔅Make sure your website visually directs customers to take action🔅⠀
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What do you want your customer to do?⠀
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✔️Sign up?⠀
✔️Purchase today?⠀
✔️Try for free?⠀
✔️Contact us?⠀
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Make the 'next step' clear on your front page!⠀
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Did you know that your website could have roadblocks, deadends and congestion?  You need to regularly maintain and audit your site to ensure smooth travel for your customers.  Some potential traffic problems could be...⠀
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🔹Broken links⠀
🔹Slow loading times⠀
🔹Error messages⠀
🔹Not being mobile-friendly⠀
🔹Has a site-map been submitted for your site so it can be properly indexed by google?⠀
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We would love to help your business grow.  Contact Eastwood Design today.⠀

A cluttered website could be hurting your business......⠀
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✔️ if you give people too many options, they will leave your site.   ⠀
✔️if your design is visually confusing.⠀
✔️if you have too much text.⠀
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Don't make the mistake of driving traffic to a cluttered, confusing site.  People will evaluate your business in approximately 15 seconds before they get distracted and click on their next idea.  

Are your customers confused about what you are trying to sell them?

✅Make sure you communicate what problem you solve for your customer.

✅Make it clear how you are going to make your customers' lives better.

✅Ensure your website has a clear call to action.⠀
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Eastwood Design has been happy to partner with Nova Scotia Makers to create an online e-commerce site to showcase Maritime Artisans. If you are looking to support local artists and craftspeople, then look no further! has hundreds of products from curated artists - all the finds you would see at the best craft markets in Nova Scotia. This is your one-stop shop for buying local, supporting artists and finding a unique gift for yourself or a friend.
We are constantly adding new makers and products. It is free for artists to set up shop on our site and receive regular advertising of their products.

Eastwood Design has been happy to partner with Nova Scotia Makers to create an online e-commerce site to showcase Maritime Artisans. If you are looking to support local artists and craftspeople, then look no further! has hundreds of products from curated artists - all the finds you would see at the best craft markets in Nova Scotia. This is your one-stop shop for buying local, supporting artists and finding a unique gift for yourself or a friend. ⠀
We are constantly adding new makers and products. It is free for artists to set up shop on our site and receive regular advertising of their products. ⠀

Whether you are starting your first website, rebranding an outdated website or just need a face-lift, our experienced team will work with you to achieve a well balanced creative website that is easy to update and maintain. We are based in Halifax, but have also worked with clients from all over the globe providing affordable, professional and timely services with personalized support. ⠀
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Words matter more than pretty pictures on a website.  If you want to drive traffic and increase sales, choose your words carefully.  If you are struggling with traffic and search results, contact us today.  We would love to have a conversation about how we can help your business be more successful.⠀
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Wishing everyone a happy back to school... or not back to school day.  We are all over the place with school this year - 2nd year at Dal, grade 11 public school, and grade 8 homeschool. Families have made difficult choices this year - whether to send their kids to school.... or not!  Have you made a different choice for your kids this year because of Covid?⠀
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There are some important things to ask before hiring a Marketing or Design Company.⠀
#1- Is my project going to be outsourced or will it be managed in-house?⠀
#2- Will an experienced person be working on my project?⠀
#3- Will developers and designers work together?⠀
#4- Does this marketing agency specialize in my industry?⠀
#5- How long has the agency been in business? ⠀
#6- Does the agency specialize in working with businesses my size?⠀
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Eastwood Design specializes in working with small businesses & small budgets. Owner-operated, with 20+ years of experience. Contact us today and see if we would be a good fit! We would love to chat.⠀
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It is important when starting a project to keep in mind that you could be in a relationship with your designer for the length of your business. We have worked with some of our clients for 20+ years, and have enjoyed building great relationships. When you choose a designer, make sure it is someone that you will enjoy working with long term. We have helped clean up a few messy break-ups that have caused a lot of work and frustration for clients. Choose your business relationships wisely! ⠀
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Kylie Field provides caring support for mothers and newborns in the Halifax area through her business "The Nuturing Touch". She is experienced and well educated in breastfeeding and infant care. She provides caring, individualized support and nuture for the whole family as they integrate a newborn into their lives. Kylie has been busy during Covid, initially doing virtual consults and is now back to doing in person. Eastwood Design has worked with Kylie for years, and we would highly recommend her to families & mothers welcoming a newborn into their home.⠀
www.thenuturingtouch.ca
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"The Nova Scotia Branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association was looking for a web developer who could deliver a content-rich site that was easy to navigate and even easier to update and maintain. Peter Eastwood and the site that he developed for us exceeded our expectations in every way. Our members have given the site rave reviews, and are visiting often to view our ever-changing course listings, job postings, news and events. Peter has been wonderful to work with. He provides an exceptional product backed by timely and knowledgeable support, and at a price that is affordable even for a small non-profit. We would unhesitatingly recommend him for website development and support." - Executive Director, NSPA⠀
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Eastwood Design specializes in websites for associations. We have created award-winning sites and understand the unique requirements for member-based platforms. Do you work for or with an association that could use a new website? Contact us today.

You should be looking at your website on a regular basis and asking yourself these questions:

1) Does my customer know what I am selling?

2)Are you communicating how a product will help your customer?

3)How does the customer purchase this service or product?

If these 3 questions can’t be quickly answered, you are losing customers and potential sales. Your website is your most valuable online asset. Don’t let it go to waste. We specialize in helping small businesses develop their online presence. Contact us today!

Sweet Hereafter Cheesecake located on Quinpool Rd in Halifax, is Halifax’s source for decadent cheesecake. After using a “free” website service for many years, it was clear that the tired website did not match the elegance of the restaurant. The client wanted a simple order form that would seamlessly fit into their current process. The site was so much fun to build. I dare you to scroll through the flavours without drooling!