Website & Graphical Design Toolbox

Forward Marketing (FM) uses the latest desktop & cloud-based Website & Graphical Design tools and services. Currently, 95% of these tools & services we use are cloud-based. Below is a list of the tools and services we use for both clients and internally for FM. Please submit suggestions regarding this list so we can improve it.

Blog Platforms & Landing Pages

Forward Marketing uses internally or recommends the following blogging platforms and landing page tool:

• WordPress
• Premise Landing Pages

Premium WordPress Templates & Design Assets

Forward Marketing uses internally or recommends the following premium templates for WordPress and these additional site enhancement services:

• StudioPress
• Elegant Themes
• Woo Themes
• DryIcons
• Favicon.cc

Website Design Testing

Forward Marketing uses internally or recommends the following website design resources & WordPress templates:

• Grader.com
• W3c HTML Validator
• Web CEO Site Quality

Photo Editing Tools

Forward Marketing uses internally or recommends the following photo related tools or services:

• Adobe Photoshop

Webstore and E-commerce Platforms & Tools

Forward Marketing uses internally or recommends the following e-commerce related platforms, tools and solutions:

• ProStores by eBay
• PayPal by eBay
• Volution
• Google Checkout

Design Training & Certification

Forward Marketing uses internally and recommends the below website and graphical design training & certification courses. For more information, visit our Graphical Design Training & Certification Courses page or our Website Design Training & Certification Courses page.

• Adobe Certified Expert: Dreamweaver
• Adobe Certified Expert: Illustrator
• Adobe Certified Expert: PhotoShop
• Adobe Dreamweaver & Adobe Photoshop training & certification
• Online Marketing Institute Website Usability & Design  & certification
• ProStores E-commerce Store Certified Designer course
• W3Schools HTML/CSS course & certification
• WordPress training course & certification by Expert Press
• WordPress training by WP Classroom

For More Information

Forward Marketing (FM) is a full service marketing firm specializing in Internet “ROI” with complete Website & Graphical Design Services. We also manage the Houston Internet Marketing Forum (HIMF), the Houston Website Designer Forum (HWDF), and related seminars with partners such as the Art Institute of Houston. For more information, see our Contact Us page, our Follow Us social media page, or call 713-449-2000.