Category: Case Studies
Real web design case studies and client success stories from Bloomington businesses. See our before-and-after projects and learn from client experiences.
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When SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Don’t Align: Fixing a Gmail Warning for the Bloomington Chamber
Why Gmail Sometimes Shows a Red Warning Banner A Real-World Email Authentication Fix for the Bloomington Chamber Email feels simple when it works. You write a message, hit send, and it arrives in someone's inbox a moment later. But behind the scenes, email relies on a system of verification checks. These checks protect people from…
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Eight Years, One Shop, and a Website That Grew With the Business
Case Study | David Martin Design | Client Work How Bloomington Window Tint went from a placeholder page and a quiet phone to a professionally managed digital presence built on trust and consistency. At a Glance Client: Andrew Felt, Bloomington Window Tint LLCIndustry: Automotive and commercial window tinting, paint protection film, solar shadesLocation: Bloomington, IndianaRelationship:…
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Ava's Waste Removal: 7 Years of Website Support for a Growing Local Business
Project Overview Ava's Waste Removal has been a client since February 2019 - one of our longest-running partnerships. What started as a custom website build for a small trash hauler in Ellettsville has turned into seven years of steady, practical support: newsletters, holiday announcements, recycling schedule updates, award graphics, form troubleshooting, and most recently, a…
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Economy Fireplace: Website Redesign, Google Business Updates & Workspace Setup
Project Overview Economy Fireplace serves homeowners across the Bloomington area with fireplaces, stoves, and accessories. Ahead of the busy season, they needed a modern website, a clearer path to request quotes, and better alignment across Google tools. We delivered a clean WordPress build, a simple content workflow, and brand updates that make day-to-day operations simpler.…
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Client Spotlight: Making Tech Simple for Ellen & Mark
At David Martin Design, one of our greatest rewards is seeing the confidence and peace of mind that comes when technology becomes approachable again. Recently, I had the privilege of working with Ellen and Mark - two thoughtful and gracious clients who wanted to bring their home computing setup up to speed. They reached out…
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From Classroom to Client: How Shawn Haymaker Counseling Earned a Perfect 100 Website Score
Back in June 2024, I had the honor of presenting a digital marketing workshop for the Ivy Tech Entrepreneurship Program led by Steve Thrash. I spoke with a cohort of small business owners, creatives, and students working through the final course in their Entrepreneurship Certificate. That Zoom call planted a seed. One of the students,…
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From Roots to Results: The Story of Indiana Greenscape Solutions
The Seed of an Idea The story of Indiana Greenscape Solutions begins with Kelly and Beth Fort - partners in both family and business - who, along with their four daughters, Rayne, Autumn, Bree, and Eden, had a vision. As lifelong plant science enthusiasts with deep agricultural roots, they wanted to bring high-quality, personalized lawn…
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Navigating Uncharted Waters: Mitzi's Quest for a Unified Digital Presence
This project revolved around enhancing the online presence of Mitzi Alexander, a Travel Agent, & Magical Vacation Planner. Initially facing challenges in growing web interactions and bookings, Mitzi sought to create a more engaging online platform. Her target audience included families, couples, newlyweds, friends, and groups interested in honeymoons, cruises, theme parks, and all-inclusive resorts.…
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Building 67 Storage: A Branding Case Study
Transforming Ideas into Virtual Reality: The Genesis of 67storage.com The creation of 67 Storage was a branding project that challenged our creativity and technical expertise but also strengthened our belief in the power of one-on-one collaboration. Our partnership with Roman, the business owner behind 67 Storage, started with a mission to craft a digital web…
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A New WordPress Website for Artist & Musician Henry Leck
David Martin Design has launched a new WordPress website for Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington member, Henry Leck at https://henryleck.com. It was a challenge at first to figure out how to best work together due to the Covid-19 pandemic and technology restrictions. We began with a Google Meet and it was great to meet online.…
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New Custom Website Kicked Off for Ava's Waste Removal
David Martin Design worked with Steve & Ava at Ava's Waste Removal to help them build a beautiful website and online presence.