Archive for August 2021
A Tale of Two Platforms: Canva vs. Adobe Illustrator
There’s a conversation among the marketing world that true designers don’t use Canva, the web-based design program. Others say it’s an effective tool to use in most cases, but Adobe Illustrator is the way to go. There are still others who say Illustrator isn’t for them so they’re ride-or-die Canva. We broke the two programs…
Read MoreCreating the Ideal Social Calendar
When you sit down to an empty calendar, knowing you have to fill it up with great content, it can be a little daunting. I mean, what do you post? What’s interesting to your followers? How do you know what they want to see or what you need to share to increase business? Are you…
Read More10 Things You Should Know About the Instagram Algorithm
Things are constantly changing online. As we evolve as consumers, so does the technology. It learns from our behaviors and adapts while we acclimate to its changes as well. Instagram recently stated they are “no longer a photo-sharing app;” how does this change everything we’ve learned about this popular platform and how should we use…
Read MoreWeb Design vs Web Development: What’s the Difference?
Web design vs web development, what’s the difference? Although often used interchangeably when describing the small business website building process, they are certainly not the same thing. While there are some firms, like us, with designers who can develop and developers who can design, that isn’t always the case. For that reason, it’s important to…
Read MoreBenefits of Small Business Blogging
Blogging is an inexpensive way for small businesses to drive traffic to their site, enhance inbound marketing efforts and attract more potential clients. According to Hubspot, 80 percent of internet users interact with both social media sites and blogs, and companies with blogs produce an average of 67 percent more leads monthly than companies that…
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