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Just in case you missed the big press release, launch event (with mingle party and free drinks) and all the media covering this...
I have finally finalized and launched the website for my 2½ month old company, Nordpil. Not so fancy yet, but I will add pages as time go. And I resisted the urge to slap "under construction" animated icons on the site...
In fact, my ambition was much higher last week, and there are a number of pages that I just hid now, which I will expand and publish later!
Praise, comments and feedback (+ "wish you lucks") are all very welcome!
Nordpil website launched
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, Jan 15 2009 07:34 AM
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 07:34 AM
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 08:30 AM
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 08:54 AM
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Beautiful site! Clear and efficient.
If I wasn't a cartographer myself, I would ask for a quote without hesitation
Francois
Oh... and... I wish you luck!
If I wasn't a cartographer myself, I would ask for a quote without hesitation
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Oh... and... I wish you luck!
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 10:42 AM
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Looks great Hugo, congratulations!
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 10:55 AM
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 11:58 AM
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Nice site. Ilike the look and feel. Good Luck with it.
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:12 PM
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Very good site Hugo.
An inspiration to move on mine
I like your logo
is Nordpil a Swedish word?
An inspiration to move on mine
I like your logo
is Nordpil a Swedish word?
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 03:12 PM
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Thanks everyone!
Jean-Louis, nordpil is a Swedish word, and it means north arrow (nord = north, pil = arrow). Even though my clientele is outside Sweden, I thought it would be nice with a very googleable name with a bit of exotic touch. I just hope it doesn't mean excrement in language X though...
Jean-Louis, nordpil is a Swedish word, and it means north arrow (nord = north, pil = arrow). Even though my clientele is outside Sweden, I thought it would be nice with a very googleable name with a bit of exotic touch. I just hope it doesn't mean excrement in language X though...
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 03:21 PM
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I just hope it doesn't mean excrement in language X though...
Your clear, in French at least!
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 04:33 PM
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Nice site Hugo! Best of luck.
I'm a bit curious about what the inspiration for the name of your company. I think I get the "nord" root of the word (since you are in Sweden), but the "pil" has me stuck.
I'm a bit curious about what the inspiration for the name of your company. I think I get the "nord" root of the word (since you are in Sweden), but the "pil" has me stuck.
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 02:38 AM
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Matt, see my previous post about the word Nordpil - and I also added a sentence about that to the 'about' page.
I think I need to revise the language on the web-site at some point, and add some more graphics too. It sounds/looks a bit dry and non-inviting as it is now.
From other similar websites - one that succeeds very well in this is Nick's I think!
I think I need to revise the language on the web-site at some point, and add some more graphics too. It sounds/looks a bit dry and non-inviting as it is now.
From other similar websites - one that succeeds very well in this is Nick's I think!
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Posted 20 January 2009 - 12:00 PM
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In bocca al lupo, Frax!
Great site - I was really admiring your Gallery, and would think that one of those stunning pieces should adorn your landing page - get ppl energized and curious.
You're a brave man for posting your Skype account for clients / potential clients.
Best of luck!
Great site - I was really admiring your Gallery, and would think that one of those stunning pieces should adorn your landing page - get ppl energized and curious.
You're a brave man for posting your Skype account for clients / potential clients.
Best of luck!
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Posted 20 January 2009 - 04:13 PM
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Congrats! The site looks good. Now comes the daily obsession with checking Google Analytics and pouring through SEO data. ... Or maybe that's just me! 
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