Top 7 costly branding mistakes most solopreneurs make
Read this brief overview of mistakes many solopreneurs make in their branding so you can avoid making them too.
Spotlight: Bamboo Productions Co.
Brand identity, website, and packaging design for a small interior design company – with all the little details.
Spotlight: Aerolite Consulting
Read the details of how I approached designing a brand identity for this business and see the finished product.
Behind the business: My story
How a registered nurse became a brand strategist & web designer – the story of how APHQ studio came to be.
Branding 101
Learn what branding is really all about (because it’s not about your logo, colors, or fonts).
Brand archetypes – a closer look
Do you know your brand archetype? Read through all 12 descriptions and inspiration boards, and see if you recognize yours.
Does your audience know you? A quick chat about brand archetypes
Using your brand archetypes helps your audience see and instantly connect with the real you. Here’s how it works.
7 signs you’re not ready to hire a web designer
Think you’re ready to upgrade your website and grow your business? Make sure you don’t recognize yourself in these 7 cues you’re not there yet.
3 easy ways to add personality to your website
Want your website to stand out in a sea of sameness and reflect your personality? This article will show you how.
5 easy tips for writing blog posts your readers will read
Take your writing from sleep-inducing to fun and engaging using these five easy, but effective, tips. Say no to boring!
5 critical reasons your business needs a website
Don’t believe people who say your business doesn’t need a website. Here are five reasons it’s actually essential.
How to stack columns image-first on your WordPress website
Ever made a gorgeous page layout with text and images alternating left/right, and then it stacked all wrong on mobile? Here’s how to fix it.
My new favorite planner
The best planner that helps you get stuff done – what I love about it and where you can get it. Plus a little bit about my Big Dream.
What to expect when you book a Twinkling Brand Playdate for your website
A thorough explanation of this service designed to help you optimize your website for your business goals.
3 easy steps to create a simple sign-up form in Mailerlite
Need a bare Mailerlite form for your landing pages? Here’s how to create it quickly in just three easy steps.
How to create a landing page on your WordPress website
Learn the basics of using the columns block (in the Gutenberg editor) to create a very simple landing page where people can sign up for your freebie.
The incredible power of why
Here’s how to figure out the most powerful foundation for your business so it can power your mission and serve as your compass.
3 things you must do to protect your website from unethical developers (+why)
Your website is one of the most important assets in your business. Do you know how to protect it from unethical web developers?
Warning! Are you wasting time on your homepage?
Many blogging courses set you up for days, weeks, even months of frustration by starting with the homepage, page builders, and more. Instead, build your foundation first. Here’s how.
Testing the new gradient option for cover blocks
WordPress 5.4 brought us a new option for cover blocks – gradient color. Have you tried it? If not, check out how the different settings affect the look.