# Diode Creative Media

> Diode Creative Media is a creative studio in Tyler, Texas providing world-class websites, social media, brand identity and consulting that help clients stand out, share their brand and make an impact on their customers.

Mission: We provide world-class creative media that helps our clients stand out, share their brand, and make an impact in the lives of their customers.

## Key facts
- Name: Diode Creative Media (short: Diode)
- Founder: Dr. Aaron George Glover, Founder & Chief Executive Officer (author, speaker, educator; creator of The Boom Squad)
- Team: Dr. Aaron George Glover (Chief Executive Officer); Daniel (Chief Technology Officer); Mikey (Creative Lead); Ray (Editorial Lead)
- Location: Tyler, Texas, USA. Serves Tyler, Longview, Kilgore, Lindale, Whitehouse, East Texas in person and clients anywhere remotely.
- Contact: hello@diodecreativemedia.com or https://www.diodecreativemedia.com/contact
- Engagements: monthly partnership or fixed-scope project. Pricing is quoted after a free intro call.

## Services
- [Web design & development](https://www.diodecreativemedia.com/services/web-design-development): Custom websites with a clear point of view, engineered for speed and search from the first line of code. No templates dressed up as custom work.
- [Strategy, content & management](https://www.diodecreativemedia.com/services/social-media-management): We turn your story into a steady stream of scroll-stopping content, then manage the posting, the engagement and the learning, so you can focus on your work.
- [Identity systems & logo design](https://www.diodecreativemedia.com/services/brand-identity-logo-design): A logo is a start. We build the whole system: mark, color, type, voice and usage rules, so your brand looks sharp and consistent everywhere it appears.
- [Creative, brand & digital strategy](https://www.diodecreativemedia.com/services/creative-consulting): Sit down with a strategist who has launched books, brands and a children’s media franchise. We help you sharpen your message, plan your launch and choose what to do next.

## Work
- [The Boom Squad](https://www.diodecreativemedia.com/work/the-boom-squad) (Brand / Web / Content; live at https://www.theboomsquad.com): A children’s book series that needed a home as big as its heroes: a comic-book energy website with books, a free browser game, printable resources and a content engine for parents and teachers.
- [Aaron Glover](https://www.diodecreativemedia.com/work/aaron-glover) (Author Brand / Web; live at https://www.aaronglover.com): A focused author platform that puts the mission, the latest book and speaking bookings front and center, simple to navigate and quick on any device.
- [Emily Glover Music](https://www.diodecreativemedia.com/work/emily-glover-music) (Artist Brand / Web / Social; live at https://www.emilyglovermusic.com): A home for a rising East Texas singer-songwriter: music streaming, booking, and the first look at Red Rose Revival, a lifestyle brand rooted in southern grit and vintage soul.

## Journal
- [Web design in Tyler, TX: what to look for before you hire](https://www.diodecreativemedia.com/journal/web-design-in-tyler-tx-what-to-look-for): Choosing a web designer in Tyler or East Texas? Here is what actually separates a site that just exists from one that earns attention, trust and customers.
- [How much does a custom website cost? What actually drives the price](https://www.diodecreativemedia.com/journal/how-much-does-a-custom-website-cost): Wondering what a custom website costs? The honest answer depends on a few key factors. Here is how pricing works and how to plan your budget.
- [Social media for authors: build an audience before and after you launch](https://www.diodecreativemedia.com/journal/social-media-for-authors): A practical approach to social media for authors: where to show up, what to post and how to turn followers into readers and email subscribers.

## FAQ
- Q: What does Diode Creative Media do?
  A: We provide world-class creative media: websites, social media content and management, logos and brand identity, and creative consulting. Everything we make is built to help you stand out, share your brand and make an impact on your customers.
- Q: Where are you located?
  A: We are based in Tyler, Texas and serve East Texas in person, including Longview, Kilgore, Lindale and Whitehouse. We also work remotely with clients anywhere.
- Q: How much does a project cost?
  A: It depends on scope. After a short intro call we send a clear, fixed proposal with no surprises. Monthly partnerships are priced by the level of support you need.
- Q: How long does a website take?
  A: Most websites take four to eight weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on size and how quickly content and feedback come in.
- Q: Do you work with existing brands?
  A: Yes. We refine and extend existing brands as often as we create new ones, then carry them across your website and social channels.
- Q: Will I own my website and logo?
  A: Yes. Once the project is paid in full, you own the final artwork and your site content.
- Q: Who will I work with?
  A: A small senior team: Aaron (CEO) leads your project, with Daniel (CTO) on engineering, Mikey (Creative Lead) on design and Ray (Editorial Lead) on words. No junior hand-offs.
- Q: Do you offer ongoing support after launch?
  A: Yes. Many clients keep us on monthly for updates, content, social media and growth, with us a message away.
- Q: What happens after I reach out?
  A: We reply within one business day to learn about your goals, then follow up with a clear scope and recommended next steps.