You may have heard a few things about search engine optimization (SEO). Probably not many of them were nice. But today I am going to teach you the absolute bare minimum you - as a beginner - need to know about SEO. Welcome to SEO for beginners.
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Read moreThis week we spoke to Linda Misiura of Ruby Red Design Studio. Linda is a designer who has roots in journalism and can lend her hand to both Web and Print design. Linda took time out of her busy schedule to talk with us about how she works, finds clients...
Read moreI was recently interviewed by the guys over at Startup Catchup. I spoke about the origins of Nusii, why we built it and and where we see it going. Check out the interview.
A great service that will help you to “Deliver simple, beautiful proposals...
Read moreToday is a very special day for me. It’s day number 486 since I began work on what started out as a small side project. This side project launches today and is Nusii; Beautiful Proposals, Simplified.
Nusii is online proposal software for creative...
Read moreIn this week's Ultimate Guide to Proposals series I talk to Nick Hance. Nick is head honcho over at Reenhanced and has some great ideas on proposals and the process behind them. Nick is all about the business, and what better perspective to approach...
Read moreThe more I learn about business and design, the less importance I give to aesthetics. Design is a distraction. Don’t hate me yet!
There’s so much more to a successful business than just good design. Design needs a reason to exist, a purpose. By itself...
Read moreWhen a potential project comes through the door it’s easy to get excited and throw yourself straight into a proposal. You think how much you need this job, how the bills are stacking up and how this will be the last client to ever contact you. The...
Read moreOne of the worst things you can do when engaging a potential new client is fall into “geek speak” mode. It’s a real turn off… If you've ever tried to buy a car then you’ve probably experienced something similar, "The full frontal buzzword attack".
Read moreSo, if most proposals fail due to a lack of understanding, what you're probably asking yourself is “How can I understand what the client needs?” And that’s what today's post is about. Client interviews…
I’m sure when you're first contacted by a prospective...
Read moreIn this week's ultimate guide to proposals series I talk to Marcus Blankenship. Marcus is former CEO of a successful agency in the States. With 18 years of experience and a $750-million track record of success, I figured he'd be a great guy to help...
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