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What We Learned at SXSW: “How to be flaw-some as a digital leader”

You immediately know a SXSW session is going to be interesting when you walk into the room and see the presenter wearing goofy lime green glasses with no lenses. Erik Qualman of Equalman Studios is a motivational speaker in the digital world and has been referred to as the “Digital Dale Carnegie.” Qualman has even […]

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What We Learned at SXSW: “How to be a great designer”

    One of the best sessions I attended at SXSW 2015 on a personal and professional level was one led by Michael Nieling, Founder and Creative Director of Ocupop. He is one of those people who has you laughing constantly and is always testing his boundaries with the things he says and does. This […]

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What We Learned at SXSW: “How to make failure work for you”

Working in the creative world isn’t always easy. It is hard to keep the creative juices flowing when you are expected to do so for your job everyday of the week. Even if you are a creative individual it is tough to find ways to keep your brain constantly thinking of new and innovative ideas […]

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Friday Favorite – Canva

It’s been quite a while since we shared a Friday Favorite, but this new site just begs to be shared! Canva is one of my new go-to websites when I need to create a quick image for a blog or social post. For those who may not have a graphic designer on staff or a […]

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How to survive SXSW without losing your mind

Our tips for a sane spring break without breaking the bank Austin plays host the annual South by Southwest event, also know as SXSW, for 10 days this March. In our case, we simply call it South By.  People from all over the world converge on our city to enjoy the very best of tech, […]

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How to find content curators in the confines of your office building

Identify the best content creators within your company, from customer service reps to the C-Suite, each offer unique skills to enhance your online content

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Why content matters – 3 ways you can lure more people to your site

We share 3 tips on creating custom content that will have customers returning to your site

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How to update your WordPress website

I always say that WordPress sites need love. Love and attention. WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems– probably THE most popular. It is used on 60.9 percent of all sites that use a content management system, and 23 percent of ALL websites. That’s not surprising. There are dozens of reasons to […]

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SXSW 2014 Recap: Think Content First, Navigation Second

South by Southwest Interactive 2014 has already come and gone, and I can’t believe it. I feel like I was less prepared for this year’s festival compared to years past. It snuck up on me, and on Friday morning I was trying to cram in work that would not wait for the end of the conference. […]

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Make your business stand out on Google Maps

I had to look up a business the other day where I was planning to attend a WordPress meetup. What I discovered on Google Maps made me gasp with excitement. Take a look at what I found first on Google Maps: I saw that little interior image on the left side, but I didn’t really […]

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Love your website: Keep it safe and secure

WordPress websites need love. They are kind of like dogs. Be kind to them, feed them, pet them, give them water, and they can faithfully be loyal to you – be your best friend. Ignore them, be cruel or neglect them, they can turn on you or find another owner to care for them. The […]

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