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Getting in the Colour Mood
I’ve been doing a lot of reading recently in relation to what colours and fonts help evoke in potential clients and why some choices are more effective than others. Let’s look at a few of my favourite colours and the emotions they can evoke. Keep in mind, for each...
Why Negative Space Is Important
Negative space, often referred to as white space, has as much importance in designing a website as the positive space (elements on your website) does. Shouldn’t I Put As Much On My Site As Possible? Definitely not! There is a balance you need to achieve between having...
Reasons I Use Mood Boards For Inspiration
One of the biggest challenges I have when working with new website clients is working out with them what the colour scheme (if they don’t already have a logo to draw inspiration from) and layout should look like. Everyone knows what they like on a website when they...
5 Quick Ways to Enjoy More Success
During my research while writing blogs for clients, I discovered that people kept telling me the same thing when it came to those who were successful. As I read and listened to the information, these same five categories kept coming up. So here is my five ways to...
April Blog Round Up
The following blog post is a list of blogs I read during April that I found worthwhile of sharing with others. They cover a range of topics which relate to websites, marketing, social media and other topics. The Power of Storytelling in Social Media...
Why a Clear Vision is the Ultimate Resource When Designing a Site
I know that this is a common question asked to potential clients who are looking for a site to be built: do you have any examples of things you like on a website? Often, it’s followed up with a request for examples of websites you like, with notations on why you like...
Blogs can be imperfect
I haven’t written anything about blogging recently, focusing mainly on web design and web site clients but I’m ready to come back to it this week as I had recently read an article that had frustrated me so much. Perfectly Polished Only The article I had read was...
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Four Ways to Use Keywords
The importance of search engine optimisation is something that get drilled into your head a lot when people talk to you about websites, but how do you actually use seo in your everyday content? No one really talks to you about this. The following four options allows...
Spotlight On: Bloom
Email optins are a necessary part to business website. You've probably heard any number of marketers talking about capturing the details of your potential clients and clients. Telling you that it can be for a newsletter or for promotions... give someone a freebie to...
Low, High or Stock Images!
One of the regular discussions I have with clients is in relation to the images they want to use on their site. This is an area I have a few definitive opinions on, and so, I decided to cover them below. Personal photos trump stock photos except when low quality I...
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Four Ways to Use Keywords
The importance of search engine optimisation is something that get drilled into your head a lot when people talk to you about websites, but how do you actually use seo in your everyday content? No one really talks to you about this. The following four options allows...
Alternatives to Blogging
Want to blog but feel you don’t have time? Struggling to write the ideas and thoughts in your mind? Want someone else to write your blogs for you, yet they don’t quite match your concepts or voice? We all struggle at times to be consistent with putting content on our...
Should I Batch Content?
I've seen a bit of discussion around this topic recently and thought I'd add my take on the matter. What do you think about the idea of batching?
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Repurposing Blog Content
Congratulations for taking the step to blog. It’s something that can really build audiences for you, both visible and invisible. Yet, did you know that this is just the first step to what you can do with the content within the post itself? Here’s a handy guide to how...
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Facebook scam
I became aware of a new type of scam online the other day. One that I know a number of people have never heard of. So I figured I'd pass on some information about the way the scam works and some ways people can identify it. The set up: I received a Friend request on...
Originality
TRANSCRIPT Hi all, Anne here. So today's topic is in terms of something I struggle a lot with and that's talking about topics that might have been done before. So I know a lot of people have done videos on how to shoot vlogs and things like that and I keep...
Should you use a script?
TRANSCRIPT Hi all, Anne here. So today I wanted to talk about in terms of whether or not you should script your videos or not. While a lot of people recommend having a script worked out, I prefer not. And the reason being is, if you're reading a script, you can...
Reducing Filler
TRANSCRIPT Hi all, Anne here. So awhile ago I did a video on having short and concise videos. And one of the things I've noticed a few people do and a few people comment on is that they can't get their message down and concise. To the point. Instead they find...
Where should I look?
TRANSCRIPT Hi everyone, Anne here. Does this annoy you? When you're watching a video and the person isn't actually talking to you, they're talking off to the side of you. This is something that catches a lot of people out. Where they look at themselves in their...
be comfortable when filming videos
Don't feel like dressing up to film videos? It's okay! This tip is how to remain comfortable while filming.
How do you frame your video?
I've touched on this topic before but it is important. I reiterate my points but add some clarification as to why! The following video explains what I mean. I also mention in the video a call to action. For the video I've already done on call to action see: A Call To...
Ways to Organize Your Computer Filing Systems
I wanted to take a step back a little, and focus on some of the areas that often are overlooked... so, this was the result of that. Being unable to find a file is one of the most frustrating things that you have to go through. You might have searched in many folders...
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Getting in the Colour Mood
I’ve been doing a lot of reading recently in relation to what colours and fonts help evoke in potential clients and why some choices are more effective than others. Let’s look at a few of my favourite colours and the emotions they can evoke. Keep in mind, for each...
My Top Three Business Lessons
Taking a step in a different direction with this blog post. I never imagined that I would be running my own business. It’s not something that entered my mind when I went through school. Then again, I didn’t really know what I wanted to be once I knew I couldn’t do the...
April Blog Round Up
The following blog post is a list of blogs I read during April that I found worthwhile of sharing with others. They cover a range of topics which relate to websites, marketing, social media and other topics. The Power of Storytelling in Social Media...