Ingham County – Special Offer

Special offer for Marketing Results or online advertising

On Thanksgiving Day 2023, I joined my nephew, Cody, for the Turkey Trot in Lansing, Michigan. Our parents were on their way to Tennessee for Thanksgiving celebrations with another branch of our family, but due to prior commitments and work, we couldn’t join them. Nevertheless, we took a break to participate in this run early in the morning.

Preparing for the race kickoff, I noticed my bib number was in the four thousands, suggesting a large turnout – probably thousands of participants! This picture doesn’t capture the crowd as it was taken a bit early in the event.

Cody and I ran side by side along the entire stretch of this street.

We caught a glimpse of the Capitol building at the end of one street!

A little farther into the run.

Turned the corner and ran in the opposite direction closer to the capitol buillding.

Take a look at all these small businesses lining the right side of the street! Surely, someone here could benefit from a website update, SEO, or graphic design services. This town is bustling with opportunities!

Michigan State Capitol Building! WOW!

Above, gazing further down the street, this was perhaps the halfway point. Below, take one last glance at the Capitol.

We ran down and then made a turn to go up between those two streets.

I believe this photo was taken around the 2.5-mile mark of the run. At this point, I was pushing myself harder, sprinting at full speed down the entire last straightaway. Below is, I think, the final turn leading into the straightaway, though I might be mistaken.

Here’s a final glimpse of the Capitol! There’s a business here that could benefit from graphic design.

I finished then Cody finished shortly after me.

While Cody and I were participating in a turkey trot in Lansing, my daughter was simultaneously running a Turkey Trot 5k in Torrance, California. She resides in LA with her family, and I couldn’t be prouder of her! It was a unique experience to have the three of us engaged in the same activity while being separated by thousands of miles. I’m extending the same offer below to the first small business from Torrance, Englewood, Los Angeles, or the surrounding areas that contacts me. In the past, I’ve collaborated with a few businesses in California (aviation, metalwork, or pet related) for online advertising and print advertisements, though I don’t recall the specific counties.

I have previously ran in this county, with my children and father. Creig, who once worked for the DNR in Lansing, led us to participate in a turkey trot run, I think. Over the years, my family and I actively engaged in numerous 5k runs, with the Rat Race in Mt. Pleasant being a recurring event that held special significance for us.

Upon embarking on my current challenge, I had anticipated revisiting the Turkey Trot, and it wasn’t until Cody suggested joining me in early November that I solidified my decision. I am genuinely grateful for his encouragement. So this run was my completion of Inham County in the town of Lansing.

Be the First Small Business from this County to work with me – Advertising, Website Design, Hosting, Social Media Marketing, whatever!

In my professional endeavors, I have not undertaken any marketing, website development, or advertising projects with individuals or businesses in Ingham County before. To express my commitment to the local community, I am offering a 50% reduction in my standard fee for the initial two hours of services to the first small business that reaches out to me from this county. I am eager for the opportunity to conduct a website audit, create Facebook or Google ads, and generate compelling content to contribute to the growth of the first business to engage with me. Please be the first business from this county that I can impress with my skills.

Ingham County

Alaiedon
Aurelius
Bunker Hill
Dansville
Delhi
East Lansing
Ingham
Lansing
Lansing State capital
Leroy
Leslie
Locke
Mason
Meridian
Onondaga
Stockbridge
Vevay
Webberville
Wheatfield
White Oak
Williamston
Williamstown

Any place in Bold and Red are townships / towns / cities I’ve run a 5k for the county run (or the closest city to my county run)

Any place in Bold and Blue are townships / towns / cities I’ve run anytime in the past.

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August 3, 2023October 10, 2023

SVG Images for websites – MI run counties

How many Counties have you run in Michigan?

SVG Images for Websites: Unveiling the Power of SVG and JavaScript”

This page serves as a concise yet comprehensive showcase of my endeavors in mastering SVG file image creation. Here, I demonstrate the creative potential of SVG files and the magic of JavaScript (JS) through four captivating examples:

“Dynamic Image Selection”: Experience the versatility of SVG as I transform an image based on your selection from a dynamic Michigan Map. Imagine this capability extended to any state or concept you envision.
“SVG Social Media Icons”: Discover a collection of SVG social media icons, available for free download or sharing. These icons seamlessly integrate into your website, adding a touch of visual appeal and interactivity.
“SVG Animation: Crafting Stunning Visuals”: Witness the art of animating SVG images as I guide you through the process of outlining and coloring SVG elements for your website. Elevate your web design game with eye-catching animations.
“Interactive Michigan Map: County Insights”: Delve into the realm of interactivity as we animate and recolor an SVG image of Michigan’s map. With JavaScript, you’ll not only see captivating animations but also learn which county you’ve clicked on, opening doors to interactive map experiences.

Join me on this journey of exploring SVG images and JavaScript’s potential for enhancing website aesthetics and functionality. Unleash the creativity within and elevate your web design with SVG and JS.

SVG Images for websites – MI run county map – below are other examples of how SVGs are used on websites.

SVGs, or Scalable Vector Graphics, are invaluable resources for website construction and lead generation. These versatile files can serve various purposes, from counting the number of counties you’ve explored to displaying the geographical location of a specific county. But why are SVGs such valuable tools, and how can they enhance your online presence?

User Interaction: One significant advantage of SVGs is their ability to engage users. Pages that offer interactive elements tend to keep visitors engaged for longer periods. This, in turn, is appreciated by search engines like Google, which reward such pages with higher rankings. Ultimately, this can lead to increased traffic to your website.

Counting Counties: Imagine having a dynamic tool that allows you to track the number of counties you’ve visited. This is not only fun but also informative. Whether you’re a traveler, a geography enthusiast, or simply curious, SVGs can provide a visually appealing and interactive way to showcase your county-counting achievements.

Geographical Insights: SVGs can do more than just count counties. They can also display specific information about each county. This can be a valuable asset for educators, researchers, or anyone interested in sharing geographical knowledge. Users can easily explore the location, boundaries, or unique features of individual counties through interactive SVGs.

SVGs are a powerful asset for web development and content creation. They not only make your website more engaging but also enhance the user experience. By incorporating interactive elements like SVGs, you can encourage visitors to stay longer on your page, which can boost your website’s ranking on search engines like Google. Whether you’re counting counties or providing educational insights, SVGs offer a dynamic and visually appealing way to connect with your audience.

Free Social Media SVG file Logos to download

The images above are social link-sharing buttons, all crafted as SVG images / SVG files. If you’d like to obtain a copy of these images: Facebook SVG, Reddit SVG, Twitter SVG, “X” SVG, Pinterest SVG, and LinkedIn SVG simply click the green button below. Tik Tok SVG, and Instagram SVG files are not shown in the display above, as these two networks do not support page sharing, however both are included in this zip file bellow. All of these files are conveniently packaged within a compressed zip file, totaling a mere 25kb in size, making it exceptionally compact and easy to download. SVGs are so much smaller than JPGs, PNGs, and other image formats. You can share this page with one of the above buttons if you find in valuable, thank you.

Unlocking the Potential of SVG Images: Harnessing the Power of Scalable Vector Graphics

In the vast landscape of web design and digital content creation, choosing the right image format can significantly impact the user experience and overall performance of a website. One format that has gained remarkable attention and popularity is SVG, short for Scalable Vector Graphics. In this article, we’ll explore the advantages and benefits of using SVG images and how they can revolutionize the way we design and present content on the web.

Understanding SVG Images

SVG images are unlike your typical image files. They are not composed of pixels, like JPEGs or PNGs. Instead, they are built using mathematical equations that describe the shapes and curves of the image. This unique approach allows SVGs to be infinitely scalable without losing image quality. No matter the screen size or resolution, SVG images will maintain their crispness and clarity.

Animation SVG using a checkbox that draws and colors itself

Advantages of Using SVG Images

Resolution Independence: One of the most remarkable advantages of SVG images is their resolution independence. Whether displayed on a small smartphone screen or a large desktop monitor, SVGs retain their sharpness and quality. This feature is particularly valuable in the era of responsive web design, where websites need to adapt seamlessly to various devices and screen sizes.
Smaller File Sizes: SVG files are generally smaller compared to raster image formats like JPEG or PNG. This is due to their mathematical nature that relies on equations rather than storing individual pixel information. Smaller file sizes lead to faster loading times, which is crucial for optimizing website performance.
Scalability: As the name suggests, Scalable Vector Graphics are designed to be scaled without losing quality. This is a game-changer for web designers who no longer need to create multiple versions of an image for different screen sizes. SVGs ensure consistent and sharp visuals across all devices.
SEO Friendly: SVG images are defined in XML text files, which makes them easily readable by search engines. This allows search engines to better understand and index the content of the images, potentially improving your website’s search engine rankings.
Animation Possibilities: SVG images can also be animated using CSS and JavaScript. This opens up a whole new realm of interactive and engaging design possibilities. From subtle hover effects to complex animations, SVGs empower designers to create dynamic user experiences.
Accessibility: SVG images are accessible by nature. They can be resized without losing quality, making it easier for users with visual impairments to zoom in and interact with the content. Additionally, SVGs can be customized with alternative text (alt text), enhancing the accessibility of your website.

This is just an example of what’s possible with SVGs.

Animation example using Michigan county names and coloring each county on hover:

countyname

Utilizing SVG Images in Web Design

SVG images find their place in various aspects of web design and development:

Icons and Logos: SVGs are ideal for creating icons and logos that need to be consistently sharp and recognizable across different devices.
Infographics and Data Visualizations: The scalability of SVGs makes them perfect for creating interactive and data-rich visuals that can be explored at different zoom levels.
Animations: SVG animations can be used to guide users’ attention, add interactivity to user interfaces, or enhance storytelling on a website.
Responsive Web Design: SVG images seamlessly adapt to different screen sizes and resolutions, making them an excellent choice for responsive web design.

In conclusion, the benefits of using SVG images in web design are clear. Their resolution independence, smaller file sizes, and scalability make them a powerful tool for creating visually stunning and user-friendly websites. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, SVGs provide designers and developers with the flexibility they need to deliver exceptional online experiences. By embracing SVG images, we can elevate web design to new heights and provide users with captivating and responsive content.

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

June 28th run

Tonight was my first “regular” noncounty run after Wayne County. I’ve been upset with myself because although I have frequently been running, I hadn’t done a county run in the Spring. I’d been through April, May, and most of June and had yet to complete a single county.

I’ve been figuring out how to change this for the rest of the year—thinking about heading up to the UP for a few more very soon. I need to contact Matt to get the Ottawa County run done. Also, I’d like to accomplish three counties around Ingham County in a couple of days, maybe next week.

In thinking about all that and listening to a book, “the lean startup,” I was running when a deer crossed my path.

I’m encouraged by getting the first county done this summer. I plan to continue with this goal at full speed. I’ve also been considering expanding my reach with websites, social media advertising, content creation, SEO, and other design services through advertising and doing some SEO on this site in particular and recording my progress.

Hoping to move forward quickly – both with running and with content creation.

June 26, 2023January 7, 2024

Wayne County – Special offer!

Special offer for Marketing Results or online advertising

As you reach the end of this page, it becomes clear that I haven’t taken on any projects related to website design, hosting, advertising (including Facebook advertising, Google Ads, and social media promotion) or SVG Art for clients in this county. For an exclusive offer tailored to the first business to engage my services, please refer to the bottom of this page. I am enthusiastic about extending the same level of marketing success that I’ve achieved for numerous small businesses across Michigan to a deserving enterprise in Detroit, Dearborn, Grosse Pointe, or any city in the great county of Wayne. Your business could be the next to benefit from my proven expertise. Thank you for considering a potential partnership, and I look forward to delivering impactful marketing results for your business.

Wayne County Run

I was taking a picture in the other direction. I was much more uncomfortable than I looked. I started thinking about how I could get business down in this community. I’ve decided that I could do social media advertising to pick up clients down here. You will notice that I have yet to experience clients from this location at the bottom of this page. So I will run some Facebook, Instagram, TickTok, and LinkedIn ads to pick up more social media clients. The advertising will be geo-targeted, focusing on towns like Livonia, Gross Point, Dearborn, Detroit, etc. While I started this site to get some website design and SEO work, I’ve designed around ten sites since starting. The results of this site have yet to bring me any work. I’ll start focusing on the SEO of my sites and redesign mccatty.net. I’ve also purchased mccatty.site, mccatty.website, and mccatty.org to do email marketing to attempt to get a marketing business moving. I’ve started email marketing and will contact some companies down here to get some work. I’ve had a lot of success with other clients and continue to do work for others, but if I could pick up 10 to 20 more clients, that would open up options for me and allow me to be more focused on clients’ work and try to get my own thing going.

The start of my run. The photo is of the Wayne exit just north of the airport. My sister and I went down to Florida after my dads passing. Since I have dropped the ball this year with county runs, I asked her if I did a county-run was okay. The question was a HUGE ask as we had two very, very stressful flights. The first one, we were on the plane from Detroit to Florida for over 7 hours. We stayed the night at the airport for the second one because we had to be there at 3 am and fly out at 5. The second flight was good, but we were just SO tired at the point of this run, and we had a 3-4 hour drive home from there. I told her to go to Bob Evans up the Road, and I would run there and meet her for breakfast. I had to run past Bob Evans to get a full 5k in, but it was so nice to get a county done finally.
I suggested to Mary (a high school friend) that Lisa and I would meet up with them when I ran this county. So sad that I didn’t do that, but I will make it a point to meet up with Mary and Rob someday soon.

I ran out of sidewalk and had to run on the road for a big section of this run.

Here I was running on the road but it had a nice big shoulder and there wasn’t a ton of traffic. It was super hot though.

A little farther down the road. Almost no cars.

I’m not sure what that run ball was, but I thought it was interesting.

Further down the road, there was a big building that had a dome.

I finally made it to Bob Evans, but I was only at 2.2 miles, so I had to keep going and turn around in .425 miles

This was past Bob Evans.

A pick of my shadow. This was an accidental shot but I though it was cool.

I saw this man-hole-cover by EJIW. A long time ago, I used to design for EJIW. I have drawn probably thousands of these covers for their brochures, White papers, presentations, and any media or advertising they did. I worked with them probably 15 years ago, but I’m still proud of all I did for them. I was doing about 13 3d illustrations of manhole covers a day. They found it was cheaper to hire me to draw them using 3d modeling software than to hire a photographer, forklift operator, and several people to lift and move these around for the photos. After the photos were taken, they would need to hire someone to airbrush them to look clean. So much less expensive to hire me to develop these products for advertising.

Turn around point and run back to Bob Evans.

In Florida, at my Dad and Sharon’s home with my brother Geoff and his wife Kim. On the right is my sister Vicki. It was a super stressful weekend, but made so much better, having company who cared. Thank you.

Sharon, my step mom, I was able to visit with her while I was down there in Florida. Love you.

Picture of Lisa my wife, me, Greg, Dad, Myron, and in the front, Geoff, Sharon, Lisa, and Vicki

As I stated above, I planned to meet up with Mary and Rob, but it came up that I needed to use the Detroit airport, and I decided to complete this county so I could check one off this summer.

Be the First Small Business from this County to work with me – Advertising, Website Design, Hosting, Social Media Marketing, whatever!

In my professional endeavors, I have not undertaken any marketing, website development, or advertising projects with individuals or businesses in Wayne County before. To express my commitment to the local community, I am offering a 50% reduction in my standard fee for the initial two hours of services to the first small business that reaches out to me from this county. I am eager for the opportunity to conduct a website audit, create Facebook or Google ads, and generate compelling content to contribute to the growth of the first business to engage with me. Please be the first business from this county that I can impress with my skills.

Wayne County

Flat Rock
Allen Park
Belleville
Brownstown
Canton
Dearborn
Dearborn Heights
Detroit
Ecorse
Garden City
Gibraltar
Grosse Ile
Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe Farms
Grosse Pointe Park
Grosse Pointe Woods
Hamtrack
Harper Woods
Highland Park
Huron
Inkster
Lincoln Park
Livonia
Melvindale
Northville
Plymouth
Redford
River Rouge
Riverview
Rockwood
Romulus
Southgate
Sumpter
Taylor
Trenton
Van Buren
Village of Grosse Pointe Shores
Westland
Woodhaven
Wyandotte

Any place in Bold and Red are townships / towns / cities I’ve run a 5k for the county run (or the closest city to my county run)

Any place in Bold and Blue are townships / towns / cities I’ve run anytime in the past.

August 21, 2022January 7, 2024

Oakland County Special Offer!

Special offer for Marketing Results or online advertising

As you reach the end of this page, it becomes clear that I haven’t taken on any projects related to website design, hosting, SVG Art or advertising (including Facebook advertising, Google Ads, and social media promotion) for clients in this county. For an exclusive offer tailored to the first business to engage my services, please refer to the bottom of this page. I am enthusiastic about extending the same level of marketing success that I’ve achieved for numerous small businesses across Michigan to a deserving enterprise in Troy, Clarkston, or any city in Oakland County. Your business could be the next to benefit from my proven expertise. Thank you for considering a potential partnership, and I look forward to delivering impactful marketing results for your business. I’ve previously done design services with esteemed companies like Tyson, Unilever, and Stellantis. My presentations have been presented at renowned corporations such as Tesla, GM, Volvo, Ford, and may others, some multiple times. Rest assured, my expertise in the field is backed by a track record of successful collaborations.

Oakland County, MI Run

Welcome to my journey through Oakland County, a place that holds a special place in my heart, as my birthplace. In the sections below, you’ll find details of my county run and the cities I’ve yet to highlight in BOLD and GREEN.

I was starting the run and thinking about the whole situation. I had just left cousin Linda’s beautiful home that her dad built. Her family has taken this home and done a bunch of upgrades, and it is so cool seeing a home stay in the family. This side of the family had 13 kids, eight boys, and five girls. So you can only imagine how many cousins I have.

Almost to the end of Linda’s road, ahead is John R road.

I took this photo facing north.

This photo I believe is facing South.

Way up ahead is Wattles Rd. I’m amazed at these photos because the traffic seemed at the time to be bumper to bumper for the whole run. However, there are several photos where the street appears empty.

My support team passed me in my sister’s fancy Cadillac. What a fantastic car, and what a tremendous support crew!

I was looking down Rochester Rd. When I was born, I lived on this road until I was about three years old. My grandparent’s home was even farther down the road along with my Aunt Vicki’s home. She is still there, but my grandparent’s house was gone, and they were building what looked like apartments or something, and my original home had also been torn down and replaced with one closer to the road.

I was looking back east on Wattles Rd. My sister was parked at the two-mile mark, and I passed her and told her I would meet her in another mile. She told me that she passed me 3 or 4 times. What a support crew! Thank you, Vicki and Lisa, and I’m sorry I had to ask that you do this.

I am continuing down the road to the west. Honestly, the road was MUCH busier than the pictures all indicate. This is coming from a TC guy who doesn’t see cars until the cherry festival.

Here is probably around the 2.5-mile area. There was a solid wall of trees on the right side.

What a beautiful area, again NO cars. The people looking at my well designed website will not believe how busy it the roads were!

There was a little creek that ran across the road toward the end of my run. My sisters parked at the 3 mile mark so I had to run .5 past them and then return to the car.

Me, my sister Vicki and my sister Lisa. Strange that we hardly ever get all three of us alone but together. So great to have a picture of us all old. Below is a picture in front of Lisa’s house. It looks like we need to redo the roof soon! Thanks, Vicki and Lisa, for all the support. I love you.

I love you too, Aunt Kim!

This weekend was supposed to be the Ottawa run. I planned to run that county with my boss and meet with a previous co-worker, but unfortunately, I got some terrible news. My aunt Kim (the youngest aunt on my dad’s side) had passed. This passing was so shocking. So my sisters and I (pictured above – Lisa and Vicki) headed to Troy, MI, for the funeral. I wanted to run two counties while I was down there, but the whole trip, the heat, and the thoughts of my aunt while on the run made me change my mind and finish this one county. The day was a hard one – both mentally and physically. One very positive thing was being able to see my aunts, uncles, and cousins, whom I rarely get to see. THAT was heartwarming. I hope this is the last MI run that will remind me of a funeral. However, I might change my mind because when I look back at all the runs, I’m amazed how pictures and notes bring back so many memories. So we’ll see.

Be the First Small Business from this County to work with me – Advertising, Website Design, Hosting, Social Media Marketing, whatever!

In my professional endeavors, I have not undertaken any marketing, website development, or advertising projects with individuals or businesses in Oakland County before. To express my commitment to the local community, I am offering a 50% reduction in my standard fee for the initial two hours of services to the first small business that reaches out to me from this county. I am eager for the opportunity to conduct a website audit, create Facebook or Google ads, and generate compelling content to contribute to the growth of the first business to engage with me. Please be the first business from this county that I can impress with my skills.

Oakland County

Addison
Auburn Hills
Berkley
Beverly Hills
Bingham Farms
Birmingham
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills
Brandon
Clawson
Commerce
Farmington
Farmington Hills
Fenton
Ferndale
Franklin
Groveland
Hazel Park
Highland
Holly
Huntington Woods
Independence
Keego Harbor
Lake Angelus
Lake Orion
Lathrup Village
Leonard
Lyon
Madison Heights
Milford
Novi
Oakland
Oak Park
Orchard Lake Village
Orion
Ortonville
Oxford
Pleasant Ridge
Pontiac
Rochester
Rochester Hills
Rose
Royal Oak
Southfield
South Lyon
Springfield
Sylvan Lake
Troy
Village of Clarkston
Walled Lake
Waterford
West Bloomfield
White Lake
Wixom
Wolverine Lake

Any place in Bold and Red are townships / towns / cities I’ve run a 5k for the county run (or the closest city to my county run)

Any place in Bold and Blue are townships / towns / cities I’ve run anytime in the past.

Author: Michael

Ingham County – Special Offer

Special offer for Marketing Results or online advertising

Be the First Small Business from this County to work with me – Advertising, Website Design, Hosting, Social Media Marketing, whatever!

Ingham County

SVG Images for websites – MI run counties

SVG Images for Websites: Unveiling the Power of SVG and JavaScript”

SVG Images for websites – MI run county map – below are other examples of how SVGs are used on websites.

Free Social Media SVG file Logos to download

Unlocking the Potential of SVG Images: Harnessing the Power of Scalable Vector Graphics

Understanding SVG Images

Animation SVG using a checkbox that draws and colors itself

Advantages of Using SVG Images

Animation example using Michigan county names and coloring each county on hover:

June 28th run

Wayne County – Special offer!

Special offer for Marketing Results or online advertising

Be the First Small Business from this County to work with me – Advertising, Website Design, Hosting, Social Media Marketing, whatever!

Wayne County

Oakland County Special Offer!

Special offer for Marketing Results or online advertising

Be the First Small Business from this County to work with me – Advertising, Website Design, Hosting, Social Media Marketing, whatever!

Oakland County

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