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Our 2025 Wrap Up and What’s Coming for 2026
Branding, Logo Design
Somehow the end of 2025 has arrived already and it feels like the whole year went past in fast-forward.
We have had a steady mix of big website builds, brand refreshes, community projects and plenty of behind the scenes work to help our…

Business Cards, Brochures, and Beyond: Why Print Design Still Matters
Branding, Logo DesignWe all know we live in a digital world — but that doesn’t mean print is dead. Far from it.
The truth is, physical marketing still plays a big role in how people remember your business. Whether it’s a business card slipped into a wallet,…

If You Haven’t Touched Your Website this year, Read This!
Web DesignLet’s be honest. When was the last time you updated your website?
Not just to check if it’s live. I mean properly looked. Read the words, clicked around, checked if it still feels like you, and shows off the business you’ve worked hard…

How to Create a Memorable Visual Identity
Branding, Logo Design, Web DesignIn a small community, your neighbours are your customers and your reputation often spreads by word of mouth.
That means how your business looks is just as important as how it performs.
You want to be recognised, remembered, and trusted.…

Why Your Website Might Be Attracting the Wrong Crowd (and Losing the Right Ones!)
SEO, Web DesignYou might love your website, but is it bringing in the kind of clients you actually want?
It’s a common mistake, especially for small businesses. You invest in a new website, make it look sharp, maybe even a bit fancy, and hope it impresses…

A Cheap Website Might Cost You More Than You Think
Web DesignWe get it. You’re running a business, you’ve got bills to pay, and every dollar counts.
So when you start looking for someone to build your website, it’s tempting to go with the cheapest quote. After all, a website is a website, right?
Not…

5 Signs Your Logo Needs a Re-design
Branding, Logo DesignCould your logo be quietly holding your brand back?
It can be hard to tell. Maybe you’ve had the same logo for years. Maybe a friend made it when you were starting out. Or maybe it was part of a package deal and you’ve just stuck with…

Not All Web Designers Are Created Equal (And We Totally Get Why You’re Hesitant)
Web DesignLet’s be honest for a moment. If you’ve had a rough experience with a web designer in the past, you’re definitely not the only one.
We’ve heard it all before.
“They took my money and disappeared.”
“The website never got…

Why Your Blog Is the Secret Weapon for Long-Term SEO
SEO, Web DesignEver wonder how some businesses seem to pop up on Google all the time — even when they’re not paying for ads?
It’s not just luck. It’s strategy. And one of the smartest, most overlooked tools in that strategy is something simple: a…

