SmallPond Develops Two Web Sites for Tahoe Youth Golf Foundation

Truckee-Tahoe’s youth golf organization now has a home online.

The Lake Tahoe Truckee Youth Golf Foundation has launched a new Web site, www.lttygf.org, which allows visitors to learn about the nonprofit. The foundation also launche9 at Timilick Tahoe Golf Course. Through the site, www.tahoecup.com, golfers and sponsod a site for its signature benefit tournament, the Tahoe Cup Challenge, held on June 25, 2009. Through the site, players can register for the event, view tournament information and learn how to get involved.

“Tahoecup.com is perfect for us because it makes it easy for golfers to register for the tournament,” said Keith Vogt, chief volunteer officer of the organization. “It’s a user-friendly way for people to learn how to participate not only in the Tahoe Cup, but in our meaningful organization.”

Truckee’s SmallPond Studio designed both of the Web sites.

The Lake Tahoe Truckee Youth Golf Foundation is a nonprofit corporation aimed to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life skills through the game of golf. To learn more about LTTYGF, call (530) 587-8137 or visit www.lttygf.org.

For more information on SmallPond Studio, a graphic design and marketing company located in downtown Truckee, call (530) 587-5625 or visit www.smallpondstudio.com.

SmallPond Creates New Web Site for Bella Vie Properties

Truckee-based Bella Vie Properties has launched a new Web site, featuring their beach-front properties on the Mexican Riviera, California’s Central Coast and Lake Tahoe.

The new Web site, www.bellavieproperties.com, allows visitors to view photo galleries of the company’s properties, check availability and book a vacation home.

“We are thrilled to showcase our homes through our new Web site,” said Mike Taterek, owner of Bella Vie. “The site provides a convenient way for our clients to view our properties and the spectacular scenery surrounding them.”

Truckee’s SmallPond Studio designed the new site.

Bella Vie Properties is a small collection of homes in beautiful and exotic places, including Mexico and California. Bella Vie works with clients to meet their needs in an honest, fair and ethical business setting. For more information about Bella Vie Properties, contact Mike Taterek at (530) 587-4982 or mike@bellavieproperties.com.

For more information on SmallPond Studio, a graphic design and marketing company located in downtown Truckee, call (530) 587-5625 or visit www.smallpondstudio.com.

SmallPond Revamps Humane Society Web Site

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe has revamped its Web site, featuring a new design, a content management system and expanded features.

Through the Web site, www.hstt.org, visitors can view adoptable animals, become familiar with the adoption process, learn about the organization’s programs, find out how to get involved and read success stories.

Designed with an eye toward budget, the Web site’s content management system, developed by Truckee’s SmallPond Studio, provides a simple interface, so HSTT staff can make changes to the site without any coding knowledge.

“Since we’re a nonprofit with a limited marketing budget, this new Web site is perfect for us,” said Stephanie Hiemstra, executive director of the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. “It’s really easy for us to make our own updates, and we don’t have to pay someone every time we want to add a new animal or remove an adopted animal.”

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of pets through adoptions, community spay/neuter services and humane education programs. To meet adoptable dogs and cats, go to HSTT’s Adoption Day, every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Town of Truckee Animal Kennel, or call (530) 581-3199 to schedule an appointment. To learn more about HSTT, call (530) 587-5948 or visit www.hstt.org.

For more information on SmallPond Studio, a graphic design and marketing company located in downtown Truckee, call (530) 587-5625 or visit www.smallpondstudio.com.