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7 easy ways to improve SEO on your website
There are many things you can do to improve SEO on your site and get more organic search traffic. In this post, we'll cover 7 easy SEO techniques you can implement right away. No code or complex strategies required! P.S. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a handy...
How many logo variations do you need?
It goes without saying that your logo is an important piece of your visual brand identity. But did you know that most businesses actually have multiple logo variations? In fact, it's common for brands to have up to four logo variations, each of which is suitable for...
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10 modern color palettes for your brand and website
Are you in the process of branding or re-branding your small business? If so, it's important to choose the right colors in order to convey the look and feel you're going for, whether it's high-end, friendly, artistic, polished, playful, or something else. For your...
5 benefits of having a website for your small business
In 2020, more than 4.4 million new businesses opened in the U.S. Many of those businesses were digital-first, meaning they were tech-focused and fully online from opening day. In this new digital economy, what makes your business stand out? Not a storefront or a...
Marketing for introverts: How to stand out in a noisy world
In my experience, marketing a small business presents a few special challenges for introverts. For one, many of the marketing strategies we're taught revolve around being social--and for good reason! Creating authentic connections with people is arguably the best...
5 important website metrics that small business owners should track
The importance of tracking your website metrics as a small business owner cannot be underestimated. I regularly track my own website metrics here at Steph Corrigan Design. I do this to make sure that my business is progressing; that more potential leads are hearing...
3 signs you’re ready to invest in branding photography
This guest post was contributed by Emily Kim Photography. As an entrepreneur, we’re all too familiar with investing in our business. There are so many areas to consider - education, legal, finance, marketing, etc. But, a question you might be asking yourself is, when...
Rebranding checklist: How to rebrand your business in 7 steps
Since I'm currently in the thick of rebranding my branding and web design business, I decided to put together a checklist to shed some light on the process. And I'm not just updating my logo (which you can take a peek at here!) I'm talking new brand strategy, photos,...
How to create an Instagram link in bio page
One of the most important parts of your Instagram profile is your bio link. Unless you have the swipe-up feature in your Stories, your bio link is the only way to link people away from Instagram to a page or platform of your choice. So where should you direct people...
9 best WordPress plugins for small businesses
One of the best benefits of a self-hosted WordPress website is access to a library of over 50,000 plugins. Pretty much any feature you may need for your website, you can find a plugin for. The best WordPress plugins help you boost the speed, performance, security, and...
What are brand guidelines and why are they important?
Brand guidelines are a set of rules that define your brand messaging and visual identity. Typically, your brand designer will provide you with the guidelines in a PDF format after you've worked together to create your brand identity. They're a handy reference guide...
Meet the BLOGGER
Hi, I'm Steph! I'm the owner and wearer-of-many-hats of Steph Corrigan Design, a boutique creative studio specializing in strategic branding and web design for small businesses.
I’m here to break down everything you’ve been wondering about when it comes to starting and scaling an online business in the most aligned way possible. From branding basics to tried-and-true marketing strategies, you’ll get my unfiltered thoughts and advice on how to make your brand stand out.
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