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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 grow your business the right way!

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Website Design Meredith Wolf Website Design Meredith Wolf

When is a 1 Page Website the Right Move?

A One Pager is a Single Page website with no additional pages like About, Services or Contact. All the content sits within the same webpage, traditionally in a long-scrolling layout. The beauty of a One Page website is that it tries to promote one thing in an uncluttered, direct manner.

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Branding Meredith Wolf Branding Meredith Wolf

What Does Brand Collateral Mean?

Brand Collateral is the collection of media used to promote the brand and support the sales and marketing of a product or service. It's the tangible evidence of the brand, designed congruent with the brands core values and personality.

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4 Steps To Name Your Business

This four-step process will help you name your new business. In this example, I’m creating a name for a web design business that conveys the modern, cutting edge aspects of this industry. Here’s each step I took in crafting these business names.

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The 5 Most Important Pages on your Website

Although each page is important, there are some pages that remain essential to your site's success. When deciding how to optimize these pages, it's important to consider two things: what does the target audience want from these pages, and what action do you want your target audience to take once they are on the page?

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How To Keep Your Brand Consistent - And Why You Need To

Do you ever stop and wonder about how brands can achieve such incredible recognition? It isn’t just because they have an excellent product or service... and it doesn't come down to simply having a cool logo. Brand recognition comes down to one simple yet oh-so-complicated word: consistency.

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Strategy Meredith Wolf Strategy Meredith Wolf

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!)

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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 bank…  

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