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STEPS Professional Development Unifies Global Online Brand
New Regional Websites Designed by Beyondus

Niagara Falls, NY, October 17, 2007 – STEPS Professional Development recently launched a new set of global websites (www.stepspd.com) developed by design and marketing firm Beyondus, Inc. The new websites reflect a cohesive brand strategy that unifies the web presence for the regional operations of STEPS in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, and New Zealand.

STEPS provides professional development materials and courses for K-12 educators around the world. Prior to working with Beyondus, STEPS regional offices had separate websites, each with different design and functionality. Beyondus worked with STEPS to create one unified online identity worldwide, resulting in the launch of new websites which share the same overall layout and functionality while allowing for diverse messaging in each regional market. The creation of one master website has also allowed STEPS to reduce their costs by consolidating website design, development, and hosting fees.

"Beyondus understood our needs and delivered a global presence in a professional manner,” stated Amy Conacher of STEPS, “From conception to completion, Beyondus' needs assessment and communication was great. Our new website has all of the features we were looking for."

About STEPS Professional Development
STEPS (www.stepspd.com) is dedicated to improving student achievement through the use of research-based resources, providing professional development and publishing materials for teachers, schools, and districts in the areas of literacy, mathematics, classroom management, and physical education.

About Beyondus, Inc.
Beyondus (www.beyondus.com) helps businesses of all sizes create and expand their market presence through professional graphic design, marketing services, and Web and database development. Founded in Salem, MA, in 2002, Beyondus relocated to the Buffalo Niagara region of Western New York in 2004, where they serve clients across the United States and internationally.