5 Steps for Building a Great Website Without an Agency

Believe it or not, research has found that less than two-thirds of small businesses have websites. That’s an incredible statistic given the prevalence of using Google, Yelp, Facebook and similar sites to find the products and services we need. Thankfully, the same research found that over half of these businesses do plan on building a website in…

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How to Design Your Own Top-Notch SMB Website on a Budget

You know you need to be online, and you’ve probably tried your own hand at social media marketing. If you’ve had any success, you’re now considering whether to hire a web developer or pocket the money and design your small business website yourself. Well, if you’re leaning toward the latter, this is what you need…

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What You Should Know Before Using a Website Builder

If you want your business to be successful and have customers choose you over a competitor, you’ll need a solid online presence. Going it “old school” just doesn’t cut it anymore since more and more consumers search for businesses online before handing over their cash. Consider this: 88% of consumers research products and businesses online…

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10 Common Design Mistakes…and How to Avoid Them

Design work is complex business. It’s far too easy to mess up. To create high-quality products, all of the small details are crucially important. Each detail must be taken into account. It can be easy to get lost in the details and lose sight of the big picture. That’s why there are several incredibly common…

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Why a Great Web Experience Starts with a Wireframe

A good website is the front line of a business or brand. A user-friendly design can bring new customers, up your conversion rate, and give your users an overall satisfaction in their experience with your brand. A great website starts with a good wireframe, and here’s why. What is a Wireframe? A wireframe is a…

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7 Trends to Watch When Designing a Brochure

When marketing a company, business owners often think they can do everything online. They soon realize, usually at an event, that they need some type of brochure to give to people. Potential customers like to have a takeaway that they can scan at their leisure. That’s why graphic designers continue to be needed for print…

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UX Checklist Series: Form Design

From lead generation to online purchases, forms are everywhere. Unfortunately, nobody ever really wants to fill out a form, despite them being such a basic part of our online experience. A well-designed form helps to reduce the friction that stands between the user and what they want. On the flipside, a poorly-designed form can have serious implications…

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UX Checklist Series: Form Design

From lead generation to online purchases, forms are everywhere. Unfortunately, nobody ever really wants to fill out a form, despite them being such a basic part of our online experience. A well-designed form helps to reduce the friction that stands between the user and what they want. On the flipside, a poorly-designed form can have serious implications…

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13 Tips for Turning Your Office into a Sanctuary for Creativity

A lot of businesses are recognizing that employees need to feel comfortable in their workspace. Turning bland and traditional office decor into creative havens can yield very positive results for you and your business. But what makes a space ‘creative’ exactly? It’s hard to define, but a creative space will boost morale, increase productivity and…

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Why Your Small Business Should Start a WordPress Website

The time for digital lethargy has passed… If you run a small business, you NEED an online presence. It’s as simple as that. Today’s consumers—your customers—have a certain expectation for the availability of information. They want to unlock their smartphone, type a query or business name into Google, and decide whether or not they want…

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