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The Blog for the Small Business Owner
Being a business owner means we're always learning. We're so excited to share our knowledge with you! These articles are inspired by FAQs you have and common issues/myths we hear and see in the design and marketing industry.
Explore to find tools, resources, and more to understand how to build your business the right way!
Featured Blog Posts
Does Website Design & Branding Offer a Good ROI?
Now more than ever, business owners are looking for new ways to grow their business online. We firmly believe that every good digital marketing strategy and online presence begins with branding and a website.
Working In Vs On Your Business โ The Right Balance
As the owner of a new business, you may often need to get involved in many tasks just to keep things afloat. During those key early years, it may feel as though you have no choice but to do the work of fifty people. At the same time, itโs crucial to also continue working on your businessโ bigger picture. Without it, your business is likely to stagnate.
Common Branding, Marketing & Web Design Terms
Many of us are looking to start our on business in the near future. However, embarking on the venture process can seem daunting due to the technical jargon that is used on a daily basis. Here is a list of common terms used in design, marketing and website design.
What is Evergreen Content?
If youโre involved with SEO, content marketing or any kind of web marketing, youโve probably heard the phrase โevergreen contentโ and been told that your site needs to have it. So what is evergreen marketing, and why are evergreen articles good for SEO?
How to Determine Your Ideal Client
A buyer persona is a fictitious description of your โideal customer,โ for the purpose of figuring out how to market to your best audience.
How to get Started with Email Marketing: a Simple Guide for Beginners
Some people think that email is an outdated tool, but let me tell you, those people are dead wrong! Email marketing is going strong โ so strong that you could argue itโs the best way to grow a business.
You Will Never Be Totally Ready For Your Website Launch
If you've been thinking that you'll get to your website someday โ like when you have everything ready, when you have the right amount of time, that perfect photoshoot on the books, or when the stars align โ you'll never actually launch your website.
Starting Your Blog
A blog is not only a great way to showcase your unique voice and expertise, it also ensures you are consistently adding new content to your site, which is one of the best ways to give your website a regular SEO (Search Engine Optimization) boost.
5 Ways to Generate Leads
Lead generation is crucial to business health. Thereโs no getting around that. Without a steady stream of leads flowing in every day, itโs hard to sustain the momentum needed for successful business growth.
Hey Prospect, I am Breaking Up With You
I was never a big fan of breaking up with a prospect or lead until I bugged them over and over until the point of embarrassment for myself.
How I Built A 6-Figure Business in my First Year; And You Can Too
My side gig offering online home decorating services started in April 2018 but I didnโt get 1 paying client. By listening to my audience by November 2018 I had pivoted to a branding & website design company for female entrepreneurs. I was able to build this new business, My Wolf Design, to 6-figures in 2019.
Master Your Discovery Calls
So youโve added a โBook your Free Discovery Callโ button on your website; way to go. Now whatโฆ
How to Create Hype with your Launch
When launching a new business, re-brand, product or website, you have to actually tell people about your new platform and often more than once! (data tells us someone needs to see something at least 7 times before they actually do anything!)
Why You Need An Online Scheduler
If your business relies on client appointments, then continuously improving your booking rate is a must. Bookings lead to more traffic, which translates to higher revenues, more money in the bankโฆ
Pricing Formula Guide
Ready to launch your great idea. All is in place but you have no idea how to set your pricing?
Why Email Marketing Is Important
No matter where you are in your business journey, I highly encourage you to utilize email marketing.
Post Project Checklist
Cheers! We have made it to the goal line - So you are ready to rock! Right?
The Framework You Need to Build For Your Business
From inquiry to offboarding, the 8 stages you need to prepare and design for flawless project management.
Benefits of Blogging
Blogging can vastly improve your small business on many levels. Itโs a powerful marketing tool that can help propel your business forward.
Here are several compelling reasons to blog for your small business, plus some tips for blogging more consistently.