Charlie is a Semi-Custom Showit website template for photographers, consultants, and creatives. With a unique layout, Charlie is an elegant and refined semi-custom website design for business owners who are ready to elevate their business and show their expertise. As with all templates in the Open Book Library, the design is ready to be customized […]
Your website is more than just a website. It’s your online home. It’s your space in the digital world. You should be proud to send people to and show it off. It’s important to have a website that is up-to-date, modern and on-brand. Here are 4 signs to tell when you are ready to refresh […]
Jane is a Semi-Custom Showit website template for photographers, consultants, and creatives. It features a modern and unique design that’s personality packed and ready to showcase your brand! As with all templates in the Open Book Library, the design is ready to be customized to represent your brand! All Semi-Custom Showit Website templates include customization […]
I’m sure you’ve heard the word branding floating around places like Instagram and Pinterest. You know it’s something you should be doing, but you aren’t really sure what it is and why branding is important for your business. Well, you’re not alone! Many business owners struggle to understand branding, what it is, and why it’s […]
Raven is a Semi-Custom Showit Website Template for photographers and service providers. It features an upscale and engaging design that’s perfect to show off your brand! It’s perfect for any female entrepreneur looking for something to stand out from the norm. As with all templates in the Open Book Library, the design is ready to […]
Don’t underestimate the power of your website navigation menu. With every Semi-Custom or Custom Website there is strategy and purpose behind every design. And the website navigation is also created with strategy in mind. Here are some do’s and don’ts for your website navigation menu. Do: Use Clear Page Names Though you may want to […]
Ophelia is a semi-custom Showit website template for event planners and photographers. It features a warm and welcoming design that’s perfect to show off your brand! It’s perfect for any female entrepreneur looking for something to stand out from the norm. As with all templates in the Open Book Library, the design is ready to […]
So, you’re ready to create a new website for your business. But where do you begin? Your home page. Your home page is typically the first place people will land on when visiting your site. So it makes sense that this page should be the best it can be. In fact, you only have a […]
Marley is a new Showit semi-custom website template for creatives, coaches, and consultants. It features a clean, interactive design that’s perfect to show off your brand! It’s perfect for any female entrepreneur looking for something to stand out from the crowd. As with all templates in the Open Book Library, the design is ready to […]
Maybe you spent hours creating your own brand and web design. Maybe you hired a brand and web designer. Knowing how to successfully carry your brand throughout all areas of your business is an important step in growing your business. Today I’m talking about brand consistency and the easy steps you can take to ensure […]
Building your brand is like writing a book. You need to have a clear direction of where you want to go. If your story is confusing, your reader is going to be lost and maybe lose interest. It’s the same with your brand. People may judge the book by it’s cover. What’s the experience people […]
Creating a mood board can be a really fun and inspiring part of the branding process. Your mood board should include photos, typography, colours, patterns, and textures. Combined, these elements will give you the visual direction for your brand’s design. Now you just need to know how to use your mood board. After going through […]
What is a mood board and why do you need one? You have most likely seen a mood board before, but maybe you’re not exactly sure what they’re for or how they help with your branding. Well friends, I’m going to help you learn what they are and how you can use one to help […]
Creating your brand identity can feel a wee bit overwhelming, right? Not knowing where to start, especially when you know that having consistency is so important for brands, can keep you from building your brand and moving forward with your business. To help you gain clarity on your branding elements, below I’ve created a guide […]
Are you struggling to be consistent with your branding? There are a few things that I’ve noticed as to why it’s so hard to be consistent with your branding. Reason one – you only have a logo. If you only have a logo, it’s really difficult to expand into things like Pinterest templates, a media […]
Having the perfect logo design for your brand is key. Your logo is unique to you and your brand. An unprofessional looking logo design could have a bigger impact on your business than you may think. We all judge a book by it’s cover (even though we try hard not to). A first impression (your […]
Branding is so much more than your logo. It is the heart and soul behind your business. A strong brand identity, including logo variations, is a system that represents you, your missions and values. Having a strong brand creates a cohesive experience and connection for your audience. It also helps your business grow. Having just […]
Colour plays an important role in your brand. Colour can affect how your brand is perceived and how it makes people feel. Do the colours of a package make us choose one brand over another? Does the colour of an icon make us more likely to click on it? The short answer is yes. Colour […]
Selecting the colours for your brand is such an exciting part of the branding process, but how do you choose the right colours? It’s more than just picking your favourite colours and adding them to your website and marketing. There are some steps to take and elements to consider before finalizing your brand colours. Ideal […]
A brand style guide is created as a blueprint for the visual aspects of a brand. It’s a simple tool that will ensure your branding remains consistent creating a memorable and trustworthy brand. One of the things I like to do for the entrepreneurs and small businesses I work with on custom brand and web […]