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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
December 26, 2019
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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 […]
December 17, 2019
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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 […]
When designing your website it’s easy to fall prey to design over function. You get caught up in all the font choices, design elements, and photos, but you also need to think about the functionality of your site. Is it easy to navigate? Is it clear what you do and who you do it for? […]
December 10, 2019
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November 8, 2019
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As you start to plan your website, it’s important to begin with a strong foundation by laying out a site map. Creating a strategy and map of your site prior to beginning the design is one of the most important pieces of your website design process. When it comes to creating your website, it’s tempting […]
November 3, 2019
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Showit is a website platform that is perfect for all types of businesses. Whether you are a photographer, coach, wedding planner, or more, Showit offers everything you can want in a website platform! Here are my top reasons to use Showit. Ease of Use How easy is Showit to use? Super, duper easy! There […]
Have you ever wondered what is involved in working with a brand & web site designer? It’s a big step in your business, and if you’ve never worked with a designer it’s hard to know what to expect. In this post, I’ll be sharing a look inside my brand & web design process to help […]
October 29, 2019
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September 26, 2019
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Fall is my all-time favourite season (apple spice vs. pumpkin spice? Which camp are you in?) But with the change in seasons, sometimes comes a change in your business. You may be thinking it’s time to re-brand your business. But do you really need to re-brand, or would just a refresh be all that’s needed? […]
September 23, 2019
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An amazing brand identity is such an important, but sometimes overlooked, part of your business. Does it sometimes feel like you’re not connecting with your audience the way you want to? It may be because your brand isn’t aligning with your business or you haven’t even thought about your brand identity at all! […]
What is a brand? Don’t I just need a logo? This is what you may be thinking while starting your business. I mean, there is already so much to think about, that one more thing just might make you go crazy! But, here’s the thing. Your brand is so much more than your logo. It’s […]
