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Why Location-Based SEO Matters (More Than You Think) If you’re a small business owner trying to get found in Google, one of the best places to start is with your homepage SEO. Your homepage is often the first impression a potential client gets—not just visually, but in search rankings too. And if you’re a local […]
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As a web designer who loves designing beautiful, SEO-friendly websites for brand photographers, I know how important it is for photographers like you to have a site that truly reflects your work and draws in the right clients. A thoughtfully designed website isn’t just a portfolio—it’s a powerful tool to connect with clients, set expectations, and drive bookings. Today, I’m sharing some best practices for building a brand photography website that showcases your vision and helps you attract your ideal clients.
We chose Showit as the website platform for this project because of the design flexibility and ease of use for Amanda who wants to manage the site on her own moving forward.
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I’ve worked on some really fun website design projects for Vermont restaurants lately and I wanted to share a little background on how we work with restaurant owners to create the perfect website experience with custom photography, videography, and copywriting. As a total foodie and a Vermont local myself, I understand the unique charm and […]
There’s a trendy style going around right now of having a mobile-style navigation (nav) on your desktop version of your website. I’ve even used this in a number of ways — both as primary and secondary nav. The coolest part is that the mobile-style nav will scroll with you or follow you down the page, […]
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So you want to launch an online course or membership, AND you want to make sure you pick the best sales page builder so you can get the highest possible conversion rate on your offer. What’s the best platform to build your next sales page…my answer may surprise you.
Have you ever wanted to turn yourself into an animated GIF? Adding GIFs to your website or social media can add so much movement (and a lot of personality)! In this post, I’ll show you how to create a GIF from a series of photos or a short videos.
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It’s so important as web designers and small business owners, to think of ways to increase your profitability so you can take home more income at the end of the day. That’s why my latest video shows 3 different ways to make more money in your design business.
Are you still creating PDF invoices and contracts and storing them in a folder on your desktop, hoping you can keep track of it all? And also wondering if you’ll get that signature you need and be paid on time? Don’t worry, I’ve been there too.
But it’s time to say goodbye to PDF invoicing- there’s a better way! It’s called HoneyBook, and it’s an amazing client relationship management tool. Spoiler alert- your business is not too new or too small to use this amazing app. In my latest video, I share my favorite HoneyBook features, to help you streamline your business. So you can get back to doing what you do best- designing!
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Email marketing is so important for your small business. You have full control over your list. You’re not at the mercy of an algorithm from any social media platform. You just have to keep sending those awesome emails, avoid the spam folder, and you’ll connect and build trust with your list. Choosing the right email marketing platform is so important for this.
After a small bout of “shiny object syndrome,” [I’m back with ConvertKit](https://localcreative.co/convertkit). The crazy good analytics alone is reason enough for me to stick with ConvertKit for good (although [Flodesk just launched their own version of Analytics](https://flodesk.com/email?ref=GALENM)… finally!). I can see exactly how many subscribers I get every day, which is amazing and which optin forms are the most popular.
