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Written by: Rick Vidallon

https://www.visionefx.net
RICK VIDALLON: THE VISIONARY BEHIND VISIONEFX With three decades of creative expertise, Rick Vidallon is the driving force behind Virginia Beach's renowned web marketing agency, VISIONEFX. His diverse career spans logo design, branding, advertising, and cable broadcast, culminating in his passion for online marketing and web design. A RICH TAPESTRY OF EXPERIENCE Rick's journey began in broadcast video graphics, which paved the way for his transition into web design and development. His impressive portfolio includes projects with The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., Regent University, Operation Blessing, and various web technology companies like CMGI, Auto mark, Boat Ventures, Channel Blade, and Reynolds & Reynolds. Honing his creative skills under the mentorship of agency creative directors with backgrounds in BBDO, J. Walter Thompson, Leo Burnett, and Ogilvy & Mather, Rick brings a wealth of advertising and design knowledge to VISIONEFX. MASTERING SOFTWARE ACROSS PLATFORMS Rick and the VISIONEFX team are fluent in various Linux and Windows software applications. Their expertise includes WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Moodle, Open Cart, Magento, Telerik UI, DNN, and ASP.NET, ensuring they can tackle any web development challenge. A CREATIVE FORCE IN WEB DESIGN Since founding VISIONEFX in 2005, Rick has seamlessly blended traditional advertising principles with the dynamic world of website design and digital messaging. Alongside his talented team of web developers, he has established VISIONEFX as a creative powerhouse, successfully serving clients locally and nationally. CLIENT-FOCUSED AND RESULTS-DRIVEN Rick's commitment to excellent design is matched only by his dedication to exceptional customer service. He thrives on building lasting relationships with clients, who frequently return for new websites and expanded e-commerce stores. His glowing Google customer reviews testify to his team's outstanding work and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. CONNECT WITH RICK • ALIGNABLE: https://www.alignable.com/virginia-beach-va/visionefx • BEHANCE: https://www.behance.net/rickvidallon/ • BLU SKY: https://bsky.app/profile/rickvidallon.bsky.social • CRUNCHBASE: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/visionefx • DESIGN RUSH: https://www.designrush.com/agency/profile/visionefx#overview • DEVIANT ART: http://visionefx.deviantart.com/ • DISQUS: http://disqus.com/by/visionefx/ • EXPERTISE: https://www.expertise.com/va/norfolk/web-developers • FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rickvidallon • FLICKR: https://flickr.com/people/visionefx/ • FLIPBOARD: https://flipboard.com/@RickVidallon • GITHUB: https://github.com/rickvidallon • GODADDY PRO: https://experts.godaddy.com/visionefx • GOOGLE BUSINESS: https://g.page/visionefx • GRAVATAR: https://gravatar.com/rickvidallon • INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rickvidallon • LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/visionefx • MASTODON: https://mastodon.social/@visionefx • MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@rickvidallon • NEXTDOOR: https://nextdoor.com/pages/visionefx-design-virginia-beach-va/ • PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/rickvidallon • QUORA: https://www.quora.com/profile/Rick-Vidallon • REDDIT: https://reddit.com/user/rickvidallon/ • RICK VIDALLON: https://rickvidallon.com • SUB STACK: https://substack.com/@rickvidallon • TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@rickvidallon • TRUTH SOCIAL: https://truthsocial.com/@rickvidallon • TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/visionefx-blog • TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rickvidallon • UPCITY: https://upcity.com/web-design/virginia-beach?spotlight=vision-efx • VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/rickvidallon • VISIONEFX CIVIC SOLUTIONS: https://visionefxcivicsolutions.com/ • YOUTUBE RICK VIDALLON: https://www.youtube.com/user/rickvidallon • YOUTUBE VISIONEFX: https://www.youtube.com/@visionefx • YOUTUBE VISIONEFX DESIGN: https://www.youtube.com/@visionefxdesign When you need intelligent web design, SEO, and online marketing expertise in Virginia Beach, look no further than VISIONEFX and the visionary leadership of Rick Vidallon.

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