A Non-Designer’s Guide toUsing Fonts CorrectlyWhile the power of visual storytelling is magical we’ve got a long way to go before text is extinct. Which means you better learn how to use fonts effectively or you’re going to be looking straight down the barrel of obscurity. Right out the gate I need to clarify a… Read More »
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How To Get Past The Sh*t That’s Holding You Back
HOW TO Get past theShit That’s Holding You BackDo you ever struggle with debilitating fears, paralyzing self-doubt, crippling depression, sabotaging procrastination, or terrifying anxiety attacks? As a creative solopreneur I’d wager my treasure chest of gold (ok, more like a small savings account) that you’re raising your hand right now. If you’re not, I’m calling… Read More »
6 Ways to Repurpose List Type Posts For Maximum Brand Exposure
6 ways to repurposeList Type Blog PostsList type articles and blog posts are all the rage right now. Why? Well, they’re quick to consume, easy to process and they’re one of the most viral types of content on the innerwebs these days. Who doesn’t love a list, right? BUT, the coolest part of list type… Read More »
10 Brand Building Mistakes You Can Learn From My Fails
10 Brand Building Mistakesyou can learn from my failsI don’t know about you but I’ve got a PhD in ‘learning the hard way’. In fact, if you ask my folks they’ll tell you it’s my mug next ‘stubborn’ in the dictionary. Look, you can read books, watch tutorials, take courses and study how other successful… Read More »
A Solopreneur’s Guide To Creating A Branded Watermark
a solopreneur’s guide to creating aBranded WatermarkGone are the days that watermarks are only for photographers protecting their images. These days knowing how to watermark your images is crucial for anyone creating visual content. If you’re creating content, you need watermarks like I need an ice cube in my Pinot Noir. Why is that? Not… Read More »
8 Branding Mistakes That Plague Most Non-Designers
8 Branding Design MistakesTHAT PLAGUE MOST NON-DESIGNERSWith the wide open opportunity for DIYers and newbies to create their own visual content these days comes the rampant creation of visual diarrhea. It’s nothing to beat yourself up about! Like anything new, you just need to dedicate time to learning how to avoid the most common visual… Read More »
Social Etiquette You Need To Know To Avoid Being Branded A Doucheasaurus
Social Etiquette You NeedTo Know To Avoid Being Branded A DoucheasaurusThe rules of social etiquette online are no different than those when meeting someone face to face. The only difference is in the vast reach that repercussions of poor etiquette have online compared to in person. The paramount of which is being branded {in every… Read More »
A Cautionary Tale: How Selling Out Will Kill Your Brand Mojo
a cautionary tale: what selling out willDo To Your Brand MojoThere’s a reason they say the truth hurts! And we all know, it can. My hard truth is… I’ve spent virtually my whole life (well, the first 30 years anyway) pinging and ponging between the “real me” and some phony sellout version that I graciously… Read More »