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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between a png or an eps or a jpg file? Choosing the incorrect file format could be undermining your brand. Here, I’m going to cover some of the most popular file formats and their uses so your final product doesn’t look like a big ol’ mess. […]
You hear it all the time. Define your ideal client. But you wonder, “What does that mean, and how do I do it?”. Well it doesn’t have to be as hard as it seems. Let’s dig in and define your ideal client. What is an Ideal Client? First off you need to […]
Showit is a website platform that is perfect for all types of businesses, with amazing features that can help you maximize your site. Here are here are five Showit features that I know that you’ll love and can use on your website very easily. Site Canvases Think of Site Canvases as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]