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Original color palettes for beach-themed design

I see a lot of design inspired by the Emerald Coast. Many times, the color theme is turquoise paired with khaki and white. Just about every bridesmaid and brochure on the Gulf Coast has seen some flavor of this pairing. And in defense of this palette, they are obvious choices because they work! Tried and […]

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When it’s a DON’T: social media for businesses

“Do I need a SnapChat?” Earlier this week, I met with a client to discuss their online branding strategy, from their website to their social media profiles. They were disappointed with the interaction they received online, and they needed help identifying which sites were resources, and which ones drained resources. My recommendation, much to their […]

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Getting a website–explained (for the technologically less-inclined)

Too bad we can’t just go to Wal-Mart and purchase a fully-designed, fully-functional website that suits our business needs and doesn’t look like a disaster from the MySpace era. So here, in plain English, are simplified steps to obtaining your own website using a real estate analogy to help explain the different parts of a website. […]