More tips on using fonts
Today I continue our discourse in design with a lesson on font hierarchy.
Mastering AI Prompts (plus a free template)
Though I never use AI to write my newsletter, my workflow has no doubt benefited from using this tech.
Ready to sell your product online?
With modern software like Shopify, most of the work of setting up an online store is done for you. And with a little guidance, your online shop can be up and running in no time.
Use the right font for the job
No matter if I’m building a website, designing a business card, or crafting the perfect social media post, I avoid using certain fonts at all costs.
Avoid these fonts in your designs
No matter if I’m building a website, designing a business card, or crafting the perfect social media post, I avoid using certain fonts at all costs.
Taking better pictures with your phone
Today we look at taking better pictures with your phone. With a few non-technical tips, you can use your phone to take stunning photos.
Your website homepage
Have you ever looked at your website homepage and thought, this can be better, but I don’t know how to improve it. Or, have you ever run across an exceptional website and wondered, how did they design that? Today we’ll take a look at how to optimize your homepage for the best user experience.
Stock image and video resources
Today I’ve got a short and sweet email with a list of image and video resources you can use for your next website, business card, social post, and more.
Stop Making Me Peel Shrimp
Allow me to upset every restaurant chef in the world with the following statement: Stop making me peel shrimp from their shells in your restaurant. Keep reading to find out how this relates to functional website design.
Write Engaging Email Newsletters
I’ve signed up for a lot of newsletters, but one of the best in my opinion is Jane Friedman’s ‘Electric Speed.’ It’s written by a writer and publishing industry professional for other writers and professionals, and shows the power of crafting effective communication for the right audience.
Using White Space In Graphic Design
Known by several other names such as negative space and active white space, using this technique effectively can help glue your design together, give the eye a space to rest, and create visual harmony.
Social Media Strategy Basics
Though the strategy each business uses will be unique, some basic tenets remain constant. Whether you’re a guru at social media marketing or just getting started, remembering the basics can help strengthen the foundation of your campaigns.
Make Choosing Color a Breeze.
Have you ever had to design something—a business card, social media post, or landing page—but didn’t know where to begin picking colors? Well, this post is for you.
Creative Storytelling: The heart of any successful marketing campaign
If you’re paying attention to modern marketing trends, you might have heard the word storytelling thrown around.
Complementary Colors: A surefire design trick
If you start paying attention to designs around you, you’ll notice certain combinations of what are called complementary colors.
Create. Share. Repeat.
If content marketing had a mantra, it would be create, share, repeat. But content marketing is more than just sharing about your products and services on social media, on your blog, or in your newsletter. It’s about creating and sharing content with strategic intention, educating and entertaining current and potential customers, and positioning yourself as an expert in your chosen field.
Color Psychology: A surefire design tool
Using color psychology is a great way to ensure your designs communicate the message you want to send on an emotional level. The next time you pick a color for your design, whether it’s a landing page, brochure, or business card, pick a color with intention. You’ll be more confident that the design you present makes its intended mark.
Your 2024 marketing plan
Here are the best tools you can leverage today to enhance your digital marketing. The ideal strategy uses all of these elements in conjunction, and they work best when further combined with captivating storytelling and bold, inventive graphic design.