Saturday, August 30, 2025

Our goal is very simple ...

Help you grow your business. Everything that we do is aimed at helping you grow your business, from our Internet tools and packages, to consulting services, to sales management. We didn’t get into this business to sell websites. We got into it from our business background to help people grow their business, and the Internet is such a valuable tool in helping to achieve that. And, we’ve done it inexpensive enough that any business can afford it–and thrive with it.

TO LEARN MORE, CALL TODAY:
Ryan Stone @ 707-480-0959 /or
Terry Minion @ 707-434-9967

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

What Does the Trend Setter Package Inculde?


OUR TREND SETTER PACKAGE INCLUDES ALL THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:

>  Professional Website

>  Blog & Regular Blog Posting

>  Limited Social Media Posting & Management

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin

>  Personalized Email Newsletter

>  Video & YouTube Channel

>  Marketing & Business Consulting

Ryan Stone 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Learn career skills with Ian Wright


This pundit, former player, and ex-plasterer knows a thing or two about changing careers. Check out his best advice.

Ryan Stone 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Trend Setter Package


Our Trend Setter Package is unique in that it offers even the smallest businesses the marketing power of a much larger business. We do this by combining all of our services into one low cost monthly package, which ensures your Internet properties are updated regularly every month.

Think of it this way; You open a business and want some customers. So, you put out a sign. Then, you want some more business. So, you put out a sign down the street, then two streets over, then out on the freeway, and pretty soon you have them all over town. People now know about you even if they have never been in your store or used your services.

This is exactly what we do for you via the Internet. Beginning with a website, we add a blog, a monthly (or more often for some businesses) email newsletter, social networking in Facebook, Twitter, Linked-in. Next we add a YouTube channel and video is included. We help you get found. Last is our own consulting to help you get the best of our services and more.

We do this in a systematic way, which allows us to keep the cost low. Now, virtually every business can afford to look like a much larger business.

Each business is different. Give us a call to talk about your specific business. We will let you know how little it takes to get started right away.

Ryan Stone 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

Monday, August 18, 2025

CONFUSED ABOUT HOW YOUR BUSINESS CAN…


Use Internet? Website? Blog?
E-Commerce? Social Networking?
YouTube/Videos?
HTML Newsletters?
“What Is This Stuff?"
“Who Has The Time To Deal With It?"
“What’s In It For Me?"
Too Expensive?
RELAX. . .

We Make It So Easy! And So Affordable!


Ryan Stone 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

Friday, August 15, 2025

Learn business skills with Ian Wright


Football legend Ian Wright’s got some top tips that could help you gain more customers and grow your business!

Ryan Stone 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Confused About How Your Business Should Show Up Online?


Website? Blog? Social media?
YouTube? E-commerce?
HTML newsletters?

If you’ve ever thought:
“What is all this stuff?”
“Who has time to figure it out?”
“Is it even worth it?”
“Isn’t this all too expensive?”

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to do it alone either.

We help businesses like yours get online the right way—without the tech headaches, high costs, or confusion. From websites to social strategy to newsletters that actually get read, we make it simple, clear, and affordable.

RELAX.
We’ve got this.
You just focus on what you do best.

Ryan Stone 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Your Homepage Isn’t a Billboard—It’s a Welcome Mat


Your homepage isn’t there to impress everyone. It’s there to speak directly to the people you want to work with. That means clarity over cleverness, and structure over noise.

Within the first few seconds, your visitor should know:
  • Who you are
  • What you do
  • Who it’s for
Anything else? It can wait. A focused homepage doesn’t try to be everything. It guides, filters, and invites the right people to go deeper.

Want fewer bounces and more bookings? Start with your message. Say less, more clearly.

Ryan Stone 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

How to create a great brand name | Jonathan Bell


Ever wondered why companies like Apple, Uber and AirBnB are so easily identified in a sea of advertising? Jonathan Bell gives step-by-step advice on how to create a lasting brand name. 

Ryan Stone 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Your Homepage Isn’t Just a First Impression—It’s a First Filter


People don’t scroll to figure it out—they scan to decide if it’s worth staying.

That’s why your homepage should act like a filter: attracting the right people and gently guiding the rest away. Clear messaging, purposeful layout, and one focused call-to-action help your ideal clients feel instantly understood.

You’re not trying to say everything—you’re trying to say the right things, right away.

Less noise. More direction. That’s how strong homepages work.

Ryan Stone 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org