Our Affiliates

We want to make sure you are completely satisfied when you use one of our affiliates. If at any time you have a complaint with one and have not been able to resolve it, please let us know.

Our Directory Listings

Before we put ourselves on a directory, we always check to make sure the directory is not just a "link-generator". We try to list ourselves on a directory that will provide subject-related information to our visitors.

NOTE: Links on a website should always be checked to make sure they still work. That will avoid the possibility of website pages not being indexed by search engines or frustrating your website visitors.

Our Internet Connections

This page represents those organizations that we have connected with as a small business. While we obviously are not responsible for any actions of the organizations or businesses listed, we do continuously verify the reliability of their links and listings. If you find a link that is broken, please email us.

Our Business Affiliations

Web Hosting

Based on our working experience with various web hosting companies, we decided to affiliate with West Host. While they may cost just a little more than those "$3.95 per month" web host companies, they have the applications people want to use on their website, most are free and they keep their software versions current.

Some Benefits of using West Host:

  • Most popular applications are available, such as Word Press.
  • They have free shopping cart software available, such as osCommerce, Zen Cart, Cube Cart, and Magenta.
  • Most applications are free for installation and they are easily installed with just several clicks of the mouse.
  • They have 24/7 Technical Support - online, by email, and telephone.
  • they have five (5) days of server backups available in case of problems.

To set up web hosting, simply click on the banner, and it will take you to the website to purchase the web hosting plan you need.

When completing the purchase form, we would appreciate if you would show "Web Designs by LAO" as the one who referred you. Thank you!


Memberships

Member, The International Webmasters Association We have been International Webmasters Association members for over 4 years.
         Member, The HTML Writers Guild We are members of the HTML Writers Guild and as a benefit of membership, they have discounted web design and software classes.
Member, Monroe Washington Chamber of Commerce since 2008 When we started our business in January, 2008, we became members of the Monroe, Washington Chamber of Commerce and have supported them since. We feel that supporting your community is always a great thing to do.

National Business Directories

We are listed with the following internet directories. These directories are free for you to be listed as well since they are not limited to just the web design industry. Note: Some of these directories may require you provide a link on your website for them to continue to keep your link open on theirs. Depending on your comfort level, always check a directory first to see if they require a link back and then decide if you want to list with them.

ItsWebRelated, a web design and website industry-related directory.

We are also featured in the National Website Design Directory. This is another web designer directory and does require a link-back to maintain a listing.

Merchant Circle, an excellent free directory that any business or organization should register with. You can post messages, use email, post on a blog, create coupons, and interact with other members.

Brownbook.net, a free directory for use by any type of business. The directory includes connections for Facebook, if desired, as well as reviews by customers. We were impressed by the speed in which the link showed up on Google.

AboutUs.com, a directory that states themselves as, "the Wiki Way of Websites".

HotFrog. HotFrog is a free USA business directory which allows you to add your business very easily.

Kudzu.com - Share your favorite businesses.


Useful Links

On occasion, we find an organization or business we think is great to exchange links with, even if it is a competitor.

Web Design Organizations

An excellent web design company is CreativEdge, a full-service design company located in the United Kingdom.