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What You Risk When You DIY Your Brand
Depending on the type of business you’re running using a DIY brand or website can be detrimental to your success! Cutting corners because you’re trying to save money can actually COST you money as you start losing out on leads and sales without a proper design strategy. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the three major things you’re risking if you’re taking a DIY approach to your brand design.
A Case Study: Olive + Pine Candle Co.
In this branding and packaging case study, we share how we helped Olive + Pine Candle Co. level up her brand and give her the confidence she needed to dive into the next chapter.
Shopify vs. Etsy: Which is right for your business?
It’s no secret taking the leap to extend your retail brand online or diving into e-commerce right from the start can be SO intimidating. From Shopify and Etsy to Drupal, NopCommerce, WooCommerce, and even Squarespace, there are sooo many options and platforms to consider as you’re getting started. The first step is to take a look at two top contenders and see how they stack up against each other. So, what’s the better option, Shopify or Etsy?
3 Things I Do On Sundays That I Swear By
If you’re not already doing these three things to get prepped and ready for the week, you’re missing out.
What’s a sub-brand and why might you need one?
In this blog post, I’ll answer what a sub-brand is, what the difference is between a brand and a sub-brand, why you’d need a sub-brand, and go over examples of some past sub-brands we’ve created. If you’re a multi-faceted business targeting a few niche but different audiences, this one’s for you!
How Are You Really!?
That time when one of my long-time entrepreneur heroes DMed me on Instagram and life truly came full circle.
The Number One Mistake I See New Business Owners Make
Your business name is SO important! Here are four things to do before you decide on a name.
3 Signs It’s Time to Rebrand
Spoiler: If you’re experiencing a lack of sales or leads on your website it might be time for a rebrand.
How to Wow Clients Through a Successful Brand Presentation
So much of the design process is the explanation of how you go to that design solution and WHY it works. Let’s dive in.
Why You Need More Than Just a Logo
Let’s face it, it’s hard to remember one single logo design unless you’re Nike, but if you create an entire FEELING through patterns, illustrations, colors, and fonts, you’re more likely to stay top of mind.
before and after: a sustainable activewear brand
Through branding, messaging, web design, packaging, and tag designs, we created an earthy, artisanal brand experience that immediately communicates the vibe and mission of gngr bees.
3 Ways You Can Use Your Brand Patterns and Illustrations
It’s all part of creating a full-on EXPERIENCE for your clients and customers.