Just Push Play: A Few of Our Favorite Video Projects
We love video projects at TQS. They give us a chance to flex our creative muscles, and bring our clients’ stories to life in creative and compelling ways. And a decade+ of filming, editing, color grading, and rendering, has left us with a fairly comprehensive video production library. You’re welcome to peruse the full collection, […]
2023 Year-End Website Deals
Been thinking about a new website? Well, think no more and act now! We don’t often offer deals or sales, but we want to close out 2023 with a bang—and give you a chance to close it out in style. So take advantage of this limited time offer and up your website game for 2024. […]
Quilted Squirrel celebrates 10 years! (VIDEO)
“That’s a terrible idea.” A beat of silence. A blank stare. And then some words of wisdom. “But if you’re going to do it, you’ll need a partner.” “Any recommendations?” “Yes.” The next day, Steve called Jerry. SKIP THE STORY AND WATCH THE VIDEO “Hi, Jerry, my name is Steve Lingle. Our mutual friend […]
How to make a user-friendly homepage (featuring work for Chiavetta’s)
Building a new homepage? Nice. Some might say your homepage is the face of your website, so it’s got to look good. Others might say, no, your homepage is the heart of your website, so it’s got to feel good. Phrase it any way you want, your homepage is the most important part of your […]
How we branded a new financial advisory business [VIDEO]
One day, our copywriter received a random message on LinkedIn. It was from his old high school pal, Elizabeth. “Oh, Elizabeth!” he said, out loud, to absolutely no one. “Hi, James,” the message began (more or less). “I’ve seen your Quilted Squirrel posts on LinkedIn and wanted to reach out. “I’m looking for some help […]
5 foolproof storytelling tips: How to write an awesome ‘about us’ page [Video]
People want to know: What’s your story? If you’ve been in business for 57 years—how did you get your start? If you’re a hot new startup—what’s your vision for the future? If you’re somewhere in between—how do your values shape your business? When customers (or potential business partners) visit your “about us” page, they want […]
Firing up a new website for Chiavetta’s
Did Buffalo’s best BBQ just get better? “That’s impossible!” you say. “Chiavetta’s marinades and sauces have been perfect since 1954!! It couldn’t possibly get any better!!!” Okay, yes, you’re 100% right. But do you know what Chiavetta’s hasn’t had since 1954? A delectable website that lives up to its family name, fuels its business, and […]
5 content ideas to personalize your brand (and connect with your audience)
Looking for opportunities to personalize your brand and connect with your audience? We’ve got a few content ideas for you to try. But first—some context. Last summer, we introduced you to the Kaz magazine, a value-add print piece we produce for Kaz Home Improvements. In that blog, we encouraged you to include six key pieces […]
Landing pages and posters—for the kids!
Have you ever met our owner, Steve? He’s a pretty good dude. I mean, we like ‘em. And so do his friends and family over at Saints Peter & Paul School in Hamburg, New York. That’s because Steve—owning a pretty cool marketing company and all—has the means to produce pretty cool marketing content (like branding, […]
Client Spotlight: Waterford Advisors
Are you familiar with Waterford Advisors? They’re a team of goal-focused, plan-driven financial advisors in Orchard Park, New York. As stewards of growth and protectors of wealth, they’re experts in: Retirement planning Investment advisory services Tax planning Risk management Estate planning Education planning They’re also our neighbors! More or less, anyway. Well, one day they knocked […]