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We design websites and brands that look great and back them with automation and CRM systems that help you capture leads, stay organized, and grow without the chaos.

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Effective Websites for Solopreneurs,

Small Businesses, and Non-Profits

Professional websites, easy to update, on premium cloud hosting, and still affordable!

Logo design, graphics design, business card design

Graphics Design: Logos,

Business Cards, and More

You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Make your first impression your best impression.

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Beautiful website. I'm jealous!!

 

 

"Whit! Beautiful website. I'm jealous!!


I'm going to mine right now and spit on it!!"


Ann, mystery & romance author,

commenting about the website 

of her competitor (our client)

They are OUR TEAM!!!!

 

 

Short Story Marketing has been amazing in managing and updating my business website. They listen to what I want and what I need! They worked with both my daughter/new partner and me on the look we wanted to achieve and the message we wanted to convey on our most recent website update. Kim, Bill and Taylor are the best! Grateful for them as they respond quickly and our website update is awesome!!! They are OUR TEAM!!!!


Deborah Davis Groves

I would highly recommend working with them, you will not be disappointed.

 

 

My experience has been beyond phenomenal. [Short Story] provided us with the security, comfort, and direction that was essential to have a seamless experience during this transition. I found all communications to be extensively thought through and documented. This helped to avoid the all-too-common mis-communications that come with long distance business relations. I would highly recommend working with them, you will not be disappointed.


Guinevere Johnson & True Wealth Advisory Group, Bend Oregon 

I am delighted with the outcome!

 

 

I wanted to take a moment to thank you personally for my company's new website. I am delighted with the outcome! I am grateful for the time, effort, and diligence that was exercised through multiple iterations of edits that has now led to fruition. Your company has enabled my vision.


Iris, consultant

I just want to tell you how pleased I am with my website.

 

 

I just want to tell you how pleased I am with my website. You did a great job and I really appreciate it!


You can be sure I’ll pass the word along.


Jeff Sibner

... maybe the best that I have seen!!!!

  


The cover is very beautiful, maybe the best that I have seen!!!!


Joe, magazine publisher

... folks have been commenting

 

 

You guys should know that folks have been commenting on how cool and sharp the website looks! Nice job. Thanks.


John, Consultant

... absolutely what I hoped for

 

 

So Cool! I have a huge college fair event tomorrow with 1,200 people in attendance and now I can feel confident about folks heading to my site. What a huge relief! ... This is absolutely what I hoped for and envisioned. I think it looks great. Beautiful even! I am very impressed!


Katelyn, Consultant

Your work is the pinnacle of professionalism

 

 

I just want to say a special THANK YOU for your tremendous work over the past few weeks. I REALLY appreciate it. Your work is the pinnacle of professionalism.


Lisa, PR Consultant

You certainly made the website one thing I didn’t have to worry about

 

 

Thank you for ALL your hard work on our behalf the past 3 years! It was a fun run and I will treasure every moment. You certainly made the website one thing I didn’t have to worry about.


Sue, Bed & Breakfast Owner


... keeping our company current and our business healthy and growing

 

 

You have been a tremendous help to keeping our company current and our business healthy and growing.


Terry, Billboard Advertising


... truly a positive, professional and hassle free experience

  

 

I thought I should share my recent experience... This is the 14th web site I have RELUCTANTLY been involved in. It was truly a positive, professional and hassle free experience ... It is refreshing to deal with a person who knows what they are doing and who does not hesitate to provide the depth of his experience in making sure one has a great product.


Tim, Business Broker

Beautiful website. I'm jealous!!

 

 

"Whit! Beautiful website. I'm jealous!!


I'm going to mine right now and spit on it!!"


Ann, mystery & romance author,

commenting about the website 

of her competitor (our client)

They are OUR TEAM!!!!

 

 

Short Story Marketing has been amazing in managing and updating my business website. They listen to what I want and what I need! They worked with both my daughter/new partner and me on the look we wanted to achieve and the message we wanted to convey on our most recent website update. Kim, Bill and Taylor are the best! Grateful for them as they respond quickly and our website update is awesome!!! They are OUR TEAM!!!!


Deborah Davis Groves

I would highly recommend working with them, you will not be disappointed.

 

 

My experience has been beyond phenomenal. [Short Story] provided us with the security, comfort, and direction that was essential to have a seamless experience during this transition. I found all communications to be extensively thought through and documented. This helped to avoid the all-too-common mis-communications that come with long distance business relations. I would highly recommend working with them, you will not be disappointed.


Guinevere Johnson & True Wealth Advisory Group, Bend Oregon 

I am delighted with the outcome!

 

 

I wanted to take a moment to thank you personally for my company's new website. I am delighted with the outcome! I am grateful for the time, effort, and diligence that was exercised through multiple iterations of edits that has now led to fruition. Your company has enabled my vision.


Iris, consultant

I just want to tell you how pleased I am with my website.

 

 

I just want to tell you how pleased I am with my website. You did a great job and I really appreciate it!


You can be sure I’ll pass the word along.


Jeff Sibner

... maybe the best that I have seen!!!!

  


The cover is very beautiful, maybe the best that I have seen!!!!


Joe, magazine publisher

... folks have been commenting

 

 

You guys should know that folks have been commenting on how cool and sharp the website looks! Nice job. Thanks.


John, Consultant

... absolutely what I hoped for

 

 

So Cool! I have a huge college fair event tomorrow with 1,200 people in attendance and now I can feel confident about folks heading to my site. What a huge relief! ... This is absolutely what I hoped for and envisioned. I think it looks great. Beautiful even! I am very impressed!


Katelyn, Consultant

Your work is the pinnacle of professionalism

 

 

I just want to say a special THANK YOU for your tremendous work over the past few weeks. I REALLY appreciate it. Your work is the pinnacle of professionalism.


Lisa, PR Consultant

You certainly made the website one thing I didn’t have to worry about

 

 

Thank you for ALL your hard work on our behalf the past 3 years! It was a fun run and I will treasure every moment. You certainly made the website one thing I didn’t have to worry about.


Sue, Bed & Breakfast Owner


... keeping our company current and our business healthy and growing

 

 

You have been a tremendous help to keeping our company current and our business healthy and growing.


Terry, Billboard Advertising


... truly a positive, professional and hassle free experience

  

 

I thought I should share my recent experience... This is the 14th web site I have RELUCTANTLY been involved in. It was truly a positive, professional and hassle free experience ... It is refreshing to deal with a person who knows what they are doing and who does not hesitate to provide the depth of his experience in making sure one has a great product.


Tim, Business Broker

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Kim

Partner,

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Bill

Partner,

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Margie is our email fixer!

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May 11, 2026
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Image Size Requirements for Print and Web

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Short Story Marketing partnered with the Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation to create a responsive,

Website Launch for Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation | Short Story Marketing

March 30, 2026
Short Story Marketing designed and developed a responsive website for the Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation to help the organization explain its mission, highlight community programs, recognize donors, promote events, and support online donations through the Community Foundation of Northern Shenandoah Valley.