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Small business mission and vision statements tell your customers the who and why behind your brand while keeping you on track internally.

Brand Strategy

How to create small business mission and vision statements

Mission and vision statements provide those guardrails for small business owners.

Must Read Books

Non-obvious books you can use for business growth

My favorite books to boost creativity (that you probably haven’t thought of!)

Best non-obvious books to read to boost creativity for designers.
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The 4 V’s of building a successful brand

There are 4 components of building a successful brand and the visuals are only one of them.

Freelance life

Licensed therapist reveals how to protect your mental health as a freelancer

Expert insights on how to protect your mental health as a freelancer.

Protect your mental health as a freelancer

5-Part series

The Breakdown: SEO For Beginners

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Make your About Page convert with these 5 elements

Your customers want to know who (not what) is behind the brand.

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Common branding mistakes

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5 common branding mistakes for small business owners to avoid

Getting paid by your first client may be what makes your status as a business owner feel real, but setting up your brand is what makes your business feel complete.

SEO Tips and Tricks

Is AI-generated content bad for your SEO efforts?

“Why should I be bothered to read something you couldn’t be bothered to write?”

Answering the question, “How do I build my brand?”
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Branding Design

Where to start if you’ve ever asked, “How do I build my brand?”

I know it can be really scary in the beginning, so I hope this article helps you take the leap with a little more confidence.

Accessibility, Conversion, CTAs, and More

Web Design Basics For Beginners

Branding Design

5 questions to ask yourself for a brand refresh

Rebrands are expensive and, while sometimes absolutely necessary, they can have devastating effects if they aren’t relevant.

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Local SEO 101: Why it’s important and how to leverage it for your small business

There are a whole lot of people near your business searching for services and products that match yours.

WEbsite Conversion

10 strategies for high-converting websites you need to know

7 quick wins and 3 more expansive strategies for high-converting websites.

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branding design

15 branding questions every small business owner should answer

Because your visual branding is an integral part of your overall brand identity, building a strong foundation is step number one

6-Part series

A Deep Dive Into Brand Archetypes

Branding Design

How to choose brand values for your small business

This one question on my branding worksheet stumps most business owners: What are your brand values?

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Marketing

30 new ideas to market your small business in 2024

Rather than get demoralized and start panicking because what worked then doesn’t anymore – let’s think strategically and start experimenting to find what works now.

SEO Tips and Tricks

What you need to know about the benefits of SEO for your small business

Capturing attention the moment someone is actively searching for your service/product is one of the many benefits of SEO for small businesses that you can use to amplify growth.

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There are a lot of confusing terms when it comes to building your business, so what do we mean by branding? Hint: it’s about much more than logos and colors.

Branding Design

What do we mean by “branding,” anyway?

A great brand will differentiate you, build long-term relationships with your customers or clients, and promote devoted loyalty to your products or services.

4-Part series

The In's + Out's of Creating A Brand

Logo Design

Your brand’s visual identity can (and should) help you attract the right audience

Have you ever stopped to consider whether your brand’s visual identity is pulling its weight when it comes to attracting the right audience?

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WordPress website design and development for beauty brand.

website conversions

The 5 most important things for a website to do

61% of people say they will leave your website within 5 seconds if they don’t immediately find what they’re looking for.

Marketing

Where to invest time + money to grow your business

Whatever stage you’re at, there are advantages to knowing when and where to invest your extra time. And identify when the balance changes and you’re ready to invest your money.

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