Starting a blog was one of the first ways I put myself out there on the internet. In my early days of using the internet, when we still had dial-up, it was more a passive use, researching, learning and reading. But after my student days, armed with broadband and looking for what I wanted to do with my life, I decided to jump in and start an Etsy store and a blog. Social media was still in its baby ... Read the Post
The 5 Steps to Design Your Business Website
As I am currently working away on redesigning my website, I thought it seemed a good time to share the process of designing a business website, and the things you need to consider along the way. Web design can big a big process, and it an ever-changing field. There are, always new technologies emerging to make it easier, and platforms are becoming more and more user-friendly for those who struggle ... Read the Post
How to feel more Confident about your Creative Work
As creatives, we can be our worst critics and hard on ourselves. We easily fall into the comparison trap, and can get lost flitting from one thing to another trying to find 'our thing' or 'our style'. The more you lack confidence in your work, the more you will struggle with creating it, being consistent, developing your skills and avoiding paralysis. When you feel more confident in your work, ... Read the Post
5 Visual Branding Tips for New Creative Businesses
When you are only getting started with your new business, caught up in all the excitement of putting it out there and sharing your skills and talents with the world. It is important to not only write that business plan, and consider what you are going to offer and who to, but also how you are going to go about branding it. Branding is what tells the story, creates a feeling, attachment, and ... Read the Post
3 Common DIY Graphic Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Having the skill to design your own graphics, without always turning to a designer, can be really handy. While a professional may be good for the big things and getting you started, having to ask your designer for help with every little thing, may not always be ideal. I see a lot of business owners trying to tackle their own graphics, be it for a banner, a promo graphic, something for social ... Read the Post
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