A common e-mail scam from 2011 has resurfaced this week. We have received questions from some of our customers (both customers who use our e-mail service, and customers who use another e-mail service provider), about suspicious e-mails. Please note that these e-mails are NOT coming from Iceberg Web Design.

The text of these scam e-mails looks something like this:

This is to inform you that you have exceeded your E-mail
Quota Limit and in
less than 96 hours your E- mail Account will be disabled.

Webmail Portal

Iceberg keeps a close monitor on all of our e-mail servers and hosting accounts. We will never ask you to provide login information via an e-mail reply. If you have inadvertently replied to one of these scam e-mails with your username and password, we recommend changing your password immediately to prevent unauthorized access to your account.

Please contact Iceberg if you have any questions about this recent e-mail scam!

Iceberg Web Design is seeking a motivated individual with sales experience who wants to be part of a fast growing website hosting and development company.  We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team as an Independent Website Sales Representative.

Iceberg Web Design is a leading website development company located in Anoka, Minnesota.  We specialize in custom website design and work one-on-one with business owners to bring them a professional and effective online presence.  As a Sales Representative, you will be selling website hosting services and custom website development packages.  You will earn a share of revenue from each account you bring in, along with ongoing monthly commission on all website hosting account sales.

• Business cards, marketing and promotional materials provided
• Strong company history, reputation, and portfolio along with name recognition locally

A self-motivated, innovative, service oriented sales professional will consult with small to medium sized business owners about their online advertising and marketing needs. Qualified applicants will be able to handle all aspects of the sales process, including identifying target clients, analyzing a company’s website needs, showcasing Iceberg Web Design’s portfolio and explaining website features, closing the sale, and maintaining customer relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying prospective clients and working to find leads given specific target markets
• Generating new leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals
• Website hosting and website development sales
• Website design portfolio presentation
• Following up with prospective customers and selling new website features or services to current customers
• Utilize Iceberg’s Project Management software to manage closed sales and communicate project needs

Qualifications & Experience:

• A strong work ethic: self-disciplined and self-motivated
• Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision required
• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and excellent time-management skills
• Strong computer skills, internet savvy, and ability to learn new skills with training
• 2 years experience selling advertisement, print, or services preferred

Compensation

• First 6 months commission only income with a scalable commission rate based on number of sales
• Base salary plus commission potential after only 6 months, based on performance review
• Commission paid every two weeks
• Ongoing monthly commission on website hosting sales for as long as you hold a working business relationship with Iceberg Web Design

For consideration, please submit your resume by e-mail to careers@icebergwebdesign.com.

Many thanks to our customers and business colleagues for your business and support in 2011. We look forward to working with you in 2012!

We have spent a lot of time researching and developing new strengths this year, and we look forward to continuing to learn the “latest and greatest” website features in the New Year. One of our goals for early 2012 is to take on a new Sales Representative, and we have hopes to add one or two new employees to our staff by the end of 2012. Your continued support will help us to reach this goal.

Our office will be closed for website maintenance/updates December 23rd, December 26th, and January 2nd in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays.

We wish you and your families all the best this Holiday Season. May the New Year bring you happiness and success!

Credit for website hosting service will not be issued if an account is canceled before the end of a 3-month contract.

Our Business Website Hosting plan is available at $19.99/month for customers who wish to remain on a monthly website hosting contract.

Please click here to view our current website hosting plans. If you have questions about your website hosting service, feel free to contact us at any time.

As always, thank you for your business and continued support! We hope you enjoy the Holiday Season!

Stay connected!  Check out our Linkedin profile, and click the blue “Follow Company” button on the right side to follow our updates on Linkedin.  You can also view our services on Linkedin, and leave a recommendation if you would like!

At Iceberg, our passion is designing websites. We truly love what we do, and we want you to help you fall in love with your website. From a simple facelift to a new photo slideshow, or maybe even a custom Blog or Shopping Cart… there are many ways we can help spice up your website and turn it into something you love.

Remember, your website is the most important marketing tool you have for your business. If you’re not happy when you open up your home page, contact Iceberg to see how we can help add a little spark to your business!

We would like to take some time to thank you for your ongoing business and support in 2010. Best wishes to you, your family, and your business for a wonderful Holiday Season and a successful New Year!

2010 Holiday Hours:

Our office will be CLOSED for design and maintenance:
Wednesday December 22 through Wednesday December 29, 2010

Please have all requests for website updates in by noon on Monday, December 20.

Thursday, December 30
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday, December 31
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Thank you again for your ongoing support,

jessi

According to the Secretary of State, Iceberg Hosting, LLC was incorporated on May 20th, 2005. Today we are celebrating our 5th birthday – and what a wonderful five years it has been!

We would like to thank all of our clients for your support over the last five years, and we look forward to working with you for the next five (and hopefully more!).

To celebrate, we are offering some incredible specials for new and current clients:

$100 Credit on New Website Design or Website Redesign

Does your business need an online presence? Is it time for a website makeover, redesign, or upgrade? Through June 20th, Iceberg is offering a $100 credit to all website design projects quoted over $500. Contact us today to get started!

$200 Custom Hosted Blog Setup

Start blogging today! If you already have a website and want to start blogging, Iceberg will set up a hosted blog and integrate it with your existing website for just $200! PLUS – we’ll have it running for you in two business days, guaranteed. Start driving traffic to your website with your own custom, hosted blog that matches your website. Contact us today to get started!

What is a blog? You’re reading one right now! A blog (short for the term “web log”) is a type of website where someone posts news, photos, videos, or other content on a regular basis. The newest posts are displayed at the top, so that visitors will see what’s new when they first visit. Posts can be filed into different categories, and visitors can browse through previous content, which is automatically archived as new posts are added.

If you have enough to write about, a blog alone can be an entire website for an individual or a business! It can also be used as a supplement (as this blog is) to add fresh content to the site, keep customers updated, and bring in new traffic.

Blogs are not “just for kids” to use like public diaries for their friends to read. Many businesses are taking advantages of blogging software to promote their products and services, announce specials, and answer questions for new and potential customers.

How can a blog help your business? Keep reading!

A blog can keep your website up to date.

Sure, your website has a lot of valuable information about your business. But your clients (and search engines) have already seen it. So why come back to visit?

Adding new content to your website not only gives your clients a reason to come back – it shows them that your business is still succeeding. It provides assurance for existing (and potential) customers that you’re still doing your job, you’re still accepting business, and your doors are open for them.

A blog lets you add content yourself!

That’s right – no need to call your website designer when you want to update your blog! You can add text, photos, videos, even upload mp3 music files directly to your blog through an easy-to-use admin control panel.

Add formatting:

• bold font
• italicized content
• custom font colors and sizes
• and bulleted lists

to your blog posts with just the click of a mouse. It’s very similar to using Microsoft Word. If you can type and use your mouse, you can keep your blog updated whenever you want, from any computer with an Internet connection. You can even update your blog using your cell phone!

Plus, every time you add a new post you will be generating more content for Search Engines to scan through. Keywords and instant search engine optimization you can do yourself. File your blog posts into categories, add links to other pages on your website (or to other websites), and be seen!

A hosted blog brings more traffic to your website.

Hosting a blog on another domain is one of the biggest mistakes a business can make. Sure, you can set up a free blog at Blogspot, WordPress, or elsewhere – but doing so will be sending your visitors away from your website, and they will be more likely to wander off and never return. Plus, you’ll be sending the search engines there as well.

The purpose of blogging for your business is to promote your products, your services, your company … your website. Put your blog where it belongs: at Your-Website-Dot-Com.

If you already have a blog and would like to transfer it to your domain, Iceberg can help you export the content from your existing blog and set it up on your new hosted blog. You can even redirect your old blog’s address to send current followers to your own website.

A blog encourages customers to be part of your business.

When your clients are actively engaged in your business, they will be more likely to turn to you than to one of your competitors. Remind your customers of new products or services, promote sales, and offer customer discounts via your blog. Ask for feedback or comments – what do they want from your business? What new products or services have they seen that you could offer?

What are you waiting for?

Existing Iceberg clients: For a limited time, we are offering an incredible special on custom blog setup. For just $90 we will set up a blog on your domain with a custom design (matching your current website design). Start blogging in just 24 hours – guaranteed! Click here for complete details.

Not an Iceberg client? We can still work with you to set up a blog on your own domain. Contact Iceberg for details on setting up a new domain for your blog. We have pre-designed templates that we can work with, or we can create a custom blog design just for your business. Contact Iceberg for a quote on your new Blog project!