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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.

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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?

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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!

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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.

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