Ruby Red Design Studio

Introduction: We offer WordPress-powered websites for small businesses (plus print and identity design, too). About Ruby: Ruby Red is lovingly run by a single person, me, Linda Misiura. I do everything, and love everything I do: brainstorming, designing, helping you find your style, keeping you in the loop, helping you make decisions, sharing my opinion, invoicing, all of it. What I do best? That'’s easy! I help small businesses design a new home online. Even though you'’re small, and you only have one or two or five employees, even if you do your own taxes and clean your own office, your website doesn'’t have to (and shouldn'’t!) look homespun. Why Ruby? Because, red is the color that grabs our attention first, over green or blue or purple. It says, "Hello! Look at me! There'’s something good right here."”, but without screaming. Therein lies the difficult balance of design; get the people to look, but don'’t scare them away. Experience: Through Ruby, I've helped countless clients bring their dreams to life, from small in-house businesses like Cakewalk Carrboro to federally funded projects like Autism Now. Between client projects and the Interactive Media program at Elon, I have come to know and believe the following: * Websites matter. And, they better look good, because people are judging you. * Social media is here to stay. It will evolve, and there will be rebels, but most will accept and embrace its ubiquitous nature. Don'’t miss it! * People are at the heart of every business. Big or small, your customers want someone they can connect to, whether it be because they like your haircut, your weekend hobbies, or your social platform. These are things you would share in person, right? Share them online, too.