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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.
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B2B Twitter Tips
Twitter can be a great platform for generating leads and brand awareness. B2B brands using Twitter must do so strategically. Otherwise, you won’t get the results you expect. Check out these 10 B2B Twitter tips. By incorporating these B2B Twitter tips, you can actually...
Social Media Imagery: Handy Tips to Optimize
Social media imagery is an important part of social media marketing. Posts with images get more views. It’s been proven time and time again. Think about it – how often do you click on links with images versus those without? Humans continue to have shorter and shorter...
Conversion-Centered Design Continuance: Principle 7
We are at the end of our conversion-centered design series. Conversion-centered design continuance is actually about what happens after the conversion. You need to be thinking about the next step and how you can add value to the user. But it's okay to ask for...
Conversion-Centered Design Principle 6: Closing
Now we are nearing the end of our conversion-centered design principles series. The principle of closing relates to closing the deal. This is where the user must make a decision. The clock is ticking, well figuratively at least. Your design and content got them to the...
Why You Need a Professional Graphic Designer
How much do you cringe when you see amateur designs? It's a complete turnoff, right? It certainly doesn't make you want to click that offer or read that post. The truth is you don't have to be a professional graphic designer to create a website or brand, but it will...
How to Choose Blog Images to Increase Views
First of all, it's important to note that blog imagery is a necessity, not an option. However, choosing blog images can be time consuming and frustrating. If you are blogging about ideas and services versus actual products, choosing blog images can seem overwhelming....
Conversion-Centered Design: Principle 5 – Credibility
For the fifth blog in the conversion-centered design series, we are talking about credibility. Credibility means that the user who lands on your landing page needs to feel like your brand is trustworthy. Just because you say it is, doesn’t mean it’s legitimate. If...
Conversion-Centered Design: Principle 4 – Congruence
This is the fourth blog in the series on conversion-centered design. So what is congruence? It's probably not a word you use in every day conversation. It's really just a fancy word for agreement or harmony. This principle focuses specifically on ensuring that every...
Holiday Email Design Tips
It’s time to start thinking about your holiday email. Millions will be sent this year. Wondering how to make yours stand out. Here are some holiday email design tips. Be unconventional. Instead of using traditional imagery, use the opportunity to be unconventional...
The Must List: Website Features You Need
Are you making a list? And checking it twice? Before the end of the year, here’s one list you need to make: website features you need. If your website isn’t working to convert visitors then it’s failing. These features consider the user experience, conversion centered...
Thank You Page Design Tips
On a week where we should take extra time to think about what we are thankful, it’s a great time to talk about thank you page design tips. Thank you pages are a perfect opportunity to nurture leads. When a user lands on a thank you page, they have typically created a...
6 Website Design Trends You Should Try
Website design trends come and go as all trends do. Remember when side menus were cool? Or flash intros? Website design has evolved significantly and will continue to. So what are some website design trends that will have ultimate impact for your site? Read our list!...
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