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Which WordPress hosting service should you choose?
Choosing the right WordPress hosting service for your website can be tough, but it's important to get right. The quality of your web host can impact your website's SEO, user experience, and sales. Fortunately, there are many hosting companies out there today that...
How to create a timeless brand
One of the recurring themes of the design work I do for my clients is the pursuit of timeless branding. Most business owners desire to build a lasting, sustainable brand that will stay relevant for years to come--that goes without saying. This puts a lot of pressure...
How (and why) to start blogging for your business
Are you thinking about starting a blog for your business but not sure where to begin? You're in the right place. Starting a blog is one of the best things I ever did for my branding and web design business. My blog currently brings my website about 6,000 monthly...
The power of color psychology in branding
Color psychology is powerful, particularly in branding. The most famous brands that you can think of: McDonald's, Coca-Cola, UPS all have distinctive colors that are synonymous with their brand. But why did they pick these colors? Well, because of the psychology...
Why branding is important for your small business
Small businesses across the United States and beyond face huge competition - so it’s never been more important to have a recognizable brand. Branding is more than just a specific color or logo, but it’s your personality, your ethos, and what you represent, too. All...
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...
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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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