PRESS RELEASES AND SHADOWBEND BRANDING FOR MEDIA USE

Take control of your website with Shadowbend Studios' new content management system (CMS) from Cushy CMS.

I have had many clients who have been interested in being able to update the small day-to-day changes on their own websites without having to go through a learning curve that traditional CMS solutions would offer. I came across the "Cushy CMS" Website and was delighted with what I saw. They offer a very simple website based solution that is easy to install and a snap to use. Dr. Mark Isaacs of Vein Specialists of Northern California put it very succinctly:

"I just used Cushy, and I'm impressed with how incredibly easy it is to use. Thanks!"

Contact Shadowbend Studios today and let's discuss a strategy for offering you the ability to update your own website's content!

Shadowbend Studios is announcing our new Referral Contest. Each month the person or organization who brings us the most website project* referrals will win a free** Budget Website Solutions package! The contest will begin the first day of each month and the tallies will end for that month at the close of business on the last day of the month. Refer your friends or business associates to Shadowbend Studios today and win yourself a free website!

This contest may not be combined with any other promotions.

*Winning individual or organization must submit a minimum of two (2) referrals to be considered. Individuals or organizations submitting only one referral will be elligible for the referral fee payment but not for the contest winnings. Referrals will only be counted at the time they sign contracts with Shadowbend Studios. Only referrals for new website projects or redesign projects will be considered. Maintenance agreements, updates to existing sites etc will not be considered.

**Each month's winner will win a budget website solutions package as described on our Budget Website Solutions page. Winner may use the site for themselves or transfer the new site to someone else. The person or organization claiming the free website must agree to host the site through Shadowbend Studios.

Contact:
Skip Sommer
Shadowbend Studios
Ph: 925.691.3862
Fax: 925.691.3862
Email: Skip@ShadowbendStudios.com
Web: www.ShadowbendStudios.com

Shadowbend Studios Receives a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award

Constant Contact recognizes Shadowbend Studios for commitment to best practices in email marketing

Shadowbend Studios, today announced that it has received a 2009 All-Star Award from Constant Contact, Inc., a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online survey tools for small organizations.  Shadowbend Studios was selected for meeting Constant Contact’s best-practice standards for the use of Email Marketing throughout 2009. 

Shadowbend Studios received a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award for demonstrating best practices in the effective use of Constant Contact Email Marketing in the following areas:

• Frequency of campaigns
• Open rates
• Bounce rates
• Click through rates

“Our customers work hard to build strong relationships with their customers through email marketing and some, such as Shadowbend Studios , truly excel in this effort,” said Gail Goodman, CEO, Constant Contact. “We created our All-Star Awards to highlight those customers who are passionately committed to following our best practices as they work to improve their customer communications. We’re proud of the role we play in helping Shadowbend Studios be successful and we look forward to continuing to assist the company with its marketing efforts.”

About Constant Contact, Inc.
With more than 350,000 customers, Constant Contact, Inc. is a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online surveys for small businesses, nonprofits, and member associations. Founded in 1995, Constant Contact helps small organizations grow stronger customer relationships by delivering professional, low cost, easy-to-use online tools backed with award-winning support, education and personal coaching. Constant Contact is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CTCT) with offices located in Waltham, Mass.; Loveland, Colo.; and Delray, Fla. To learn more, please visit www.ConstantContact.com or call 781-472-8100.

Contact:
Skip Sommer
Shadowbend Studios
Ph: 925.691.3862
Fax: 925.691.3862
Email: Skip@ShadowbendStudios.com
Web: www.ShadowbendStudios.com

Shadowbend Studios and Wilco Films to partner

Pleasant Hill, California, September 21st 2009

Creative studio "Shadowbend Studios" and film production company "Wilco Films" have announced a business partnership to mutually benefit each business in offering a wider variety of services to their prospective clients.

James "Skip" Sommer, Proprietor of Shadowbend Studios had this to say regarding the partnership; "Video content has become a critical component to the success of any online business presence. Having a professional video production company as a business partner has greatly increased the marketing power of Shadowbend Studios"

Contact Shadowbend Studios at; 25A Crescent Drive #225, Pleasant Hill California 94523.

Shadowbend Studios is a comprehensive design studio offering web and graphic design services, search engine optimization, web marketing and hi definition video production to individuals and businesses.

Contact:
Skip Sommer
Shadowbend Studios
Ph: 925.691.3862
Fax: 925.691.3862
Email: Skip@ShadowbendStudios.com
Web: www.ShadowbendStudios.com

Shadowbend Studios now donating a portion of all project fees
to the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation

Pleasant Hill, California, August 25th 2009

Pleasant Hill based creative studio "Shadowbend Studios" has pledged to donate a portion of all future profits to the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (www.ftpf.org).

"I have always had a special connection with trees, as evidenced in the Shadowbend Studios logo and my photography" said Shadowbend Studios' proprietor James "Skip" Sommer. "As a small business owner, I am also in a position to be able to support organizations that I feel do good work, and after visiting the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation's website, Shadowbend Studios is proud to be able to support their efforts."

Contact Shadowbend Studios at; 25A Crescent Drive #225, Pleasant Hill California 94523.

Shadowbend Studios is a comprehensive design studio offering web and graphic design services, search engine optimization, web marketing and hi definition video production to individuals and businesses.

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) is an award-winning international nonprofit charity dedicated to planting fruitful trees and plants to alleviate world hunger, combat global warming, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water.