Networking Tips for People that Hate Networking
Professional networking is an important part of being a startup and small business owner. We've all heard the saying - it's not what you know, it's who you know. But let’s face it, the thought of...
Why you need to have customer testimonials on your website
Customer conversion is one of the main goals for most businesses. With everyone having the same goal what can you do differently to stand out and get noticed? Two words.. Social Proof! According...
How to create an Effective FAQ Page
An effective website will answer your customer's questions before they even realise they want to ask them. You don't want to leave your customers wondering... otherwise you'll lose them. This rule...
How to connect to Google Analytics
Have you ever wondered how to check who is coming to your website, where they’re coming from and what they’re doing there? Google Analytics is the answer to all these questions! The level of...
Are websites dead?
We heard something the other day that really shocked us. Someone was given the advice not to invest in a website because they ‘are a dead form of advertising’ and they should only set up a Facebook...
Why do I need a website backup?
Imagine this, you're sitting at home and you get a phone call from one of your customers asking if you're still in business. "Of course" you reply, and your customer lets you into why they thought...
Should I DIY my website?
With so many DIY website builders available these days, a lot of people opt to design their website themselves. This is by far the most low-cost option, but is it the most cost-effective, long-term?...
Can Business Blogging Improve Your Business?
In the next 5 minutes, there will be more than 12 million searches on Google alone! There is on average 40 thousand every second. Google hasn't released any stats since 2012. But given this, we can...
How to Fix Your Website speed
It’s that magic question, isn’t it? How do I speed up my website? Unfortunately, there’s no single quick fix for your website speed, however, we will go through some tips that will drastically improve your website performance.
5 Signs It’s Time for a New Logo Rebrand
As the world of marketing continues to evolve, so does the world of logos. Graphic design and digital marketing are constantly changing, and as such, so are logos and branding. The most successful...
4 Benefits of Business Blogging
Recently we were invited to present at the AFCC 2018 Conference for Civil Celebrants, where spoke about the business blogging - what it is, the impact it has on SEO and how it can transform your...
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet On Branding
Nowadays, so many people are working on perfecting their personal branding strategies. There are so many moving parts to this effort. Unfortunately, many individuals make the mistake of assuming...
5 Common Logo Design Misconceptions
A logo is often the first thing a potential customer sees of your business. It should be eye-catching and memorable without being garish. It should be a reflection of your target audience and convey...
Why you need to secure your site with https & an SSL certificate
Google's Secure Web Agenda and What It Means For Your Website Over the last few years, Google has been moving towards a secure web, advocating for the mandatory use of encryption and authentication...
Why We Love Business Card Design (And You Should, Too!)
Your business card design plays a key role in the first impression your firm makes on prospective customers and business vendors. Savvy marketers use this tool effectively, which is one of the...
Call to Action Techniques That Will Greatly Improve Your Website & Conversions
Every successful pitch in marketing ends with a top quality call to action. This is Marketing 101 and it's quite the cliche. However, it's also the naked truth. If you don't have a convincing closer...
Top 5 Website Design Trends To Implement in 2017
The beginning of the year is a time of introspection for most business owners. What will the design trends be for this year? Should I implement changes or are we heading in the correct direction?...
5 Essential WordPress Plugins For Your Website
One of the best things about using WordPress for a website is that it makes personalization so simple. Depending on the kind of website you want and the features you need, there are literally...
5 Quick Tips to Better SEO Rankings
If you aren't caught up on online trends with marketing, then you may be wondering exactly what SEO rankings are and why they're even important. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, and it is...
What Makes a Great Logo Design?
What makes a great logo design? It's simple right? A designer just puts the brand name in a box and calls it a day right? Wrong. There is so much more to designing a great logo design than what the...
What Makes a Great Business Card Design?
Your business card is often your first encounter with a potential client. Are you proud of your business card design? Is it a great business card design or just a good business card design? If you...
Do I need website security?
Website Security – Is it actually worth it? The short answer – yes! There is absolutely no doubt about it, website security is a must. Did you know that more than 9,500 sites are hacked each day?...
The importance of having an up-to-date website
When was the last time you updated your content management system? When we talk about updating your website, not only are we referring to updating the content on your site but updating and...
Google is Now Using Website Encryption to Influence Search Rankings
Google is taking advantage of it’s dominance of the world wide web to push more websites into protecting the people that are using its services.
25 Creative Business Cards – Our Top Picks
Your business card should represent the perfect image of your company. Business cards can become fantastic interactive elements for your clients. Unlike websites they offer the added ability to have real textures, different materials and shapes. In this article, we’ll take a look at 25 truly outstanding business card designs which show that there are no limits to the design of a business card.