Our Blog – Learn & Explore

Welcome to the Doug Brown Design blog!
We write about graphic design, logo design, website design and inbound marketing. Our goal is to deliver content that helps answer questions or provides guidance on how to elevate your brand to the next level.
Happy reading!
And if you like one of our blogs, we’d be thrilled if you shared it.
Five Digital Marketing Myths Busted
Digital marketing doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, most of it is kind of easy if you have the right team. The benefits of digital marketing far outweigh any risks. And your return on investment (ROI) from digital marketing is likely to be much greater...
Four Elements Websites Need to Support Content Marketing
Content marketing is not going to be effective without a modern website design. So before you start publishing content, consider these four elements websites need to support content marketing. Many brands have now realized the importance of content marketing. They are...
Website Redesign Goals
Are you considering a website redesign? Maybe your layout is dated or not responsive. Or it’s just time for a refresh. Best practices recommend monthly updates on content and minor design changes and a redesign every 18 months to two years. But have you...
Four Real Estate Inbound Marketing Tips
We love inbound marketing. We think it’s the strategy to make any business grow. Inbound marketing works in a variety of industries, both B2B and B2C. Today, we are sharing real estate inbound marketing ideas. Real estate has been an industry somewhat reluctant...
Is Bad Design Hurting Your Brand?
With so many great tools and a short learning curve, most business owners and entrepreneurs are confident in their design skills. Design is an important part of your brand. It touches every part from your website to your social media. Every time you post a blog or...
Content Marketing 101
Content Marketing isn’t a new marketing principle; nor is it a fad or trend. Many would say it’s the future of marketing. However, there still seems to be confusion around exactly what it is and what it isn’t. And surprisingly, some of the biggest brands in the world...
Six Design Optimizations for Law Firm Websites
Law firm websites to do more than just talk about what a firm does. Pictures of your attorneys and their specialties may inform visitors. But how does that generate leads? Your law firm website needs to work for you, attracting users to take the next step. You...
You Have a Website, Now What
How to use digital marketing and design to grow your brand You brand has a website. Great, you're officially a part of the digital world. Your website is the central communication hub of your brand. But just having a website won't grow your business or generate leads....
Destination Inn Website Showcases John Randall House
John Randall House, a boutique inn located in Provincetown, Mass., launched a new website designed by Doug Brown Design. The inn website needed to meet several goals. The owners worked with Doug Brown Design to meet many objectives. The website needed to: Showcase...
Doug Brown Design Celebrates 10 Years
This month, Doug Brown Design celebrates 10 years. Reaching the 10 year mark is a big deal for a small business. What once began as a small design studio has grown to a full-service design and marketing firm. In 2007, Doug Brown saw a need in the marketplace for more...
Law Firm Inbound Marketing Strategies
Change the way you market. Shift from traditional to inbound marketing. Attorneys love advertising. Just look at any billboard or turn on the TV. Billboards and commercials are pricey. But how well do they really work? Is it time to do something different? We've got...
Ecommerce Email Marketing Tips: Beyond the “We Miss You” Email
Our inboxes are full. There's tremendous competition and noise. How can a marketer break through and reconnect with customers? Ecommerce email marketing is typically littered with time sensitive offers and promotions to get users to the checkout. But what about those...
