June 2nd, 2010 written by Renee Swigert
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Several weeks ago, I decided to design some new business cards for Ribbons of Red. I’ve been fascinated with letterpress for years now, and decided with my new re-brand last year, that I deserved the Ferrari of business cards this year!
I have received a lot of requests from my Facebook Fans (and via email) to post photos of my business cards once they were finished. Late last night I gave my Facebook Fans a sneak peek, but thought it would also be nice to post some bigger, more crisp photos here on the blog. I thought I would also take this opportunity to answer some FAQs I have received about my letterpress cards and letterpress in general.
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March 10th, 2010 written by Renee Swigert
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Hiring the right web and/or graphic designer is essential for any business, but it can be a stressful decision to make. The questions can be endless, and so can the search—especially if you don’t know what to expect or what to even look for when hiring the right design professional.
How will you capture the essence of my business? Will you be receptive to my ideas too? How do I know if Ribbons of Red is the right fit for me? These are great questions to ask and ones that I answer on a daily basis for potential clients. In this post, you will learn about our design process, how we work, and the types of clients we work best with. Ultimately, this post will aid you in deciding if Ribbons of Red is the right web and graphic design studio for you.
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January 29th, 2010 written by Renee Swigert
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If you are a small business owner, chances are you have a blog. If you don’t, you’ve probably received the look. You know the one, where people are shocked at your missed opportunity. Blogs are fantastic for connecting one-on-one with your audience and for SEO (how your clients find you via Google, Yahoo, etc). Blogs have become a staple and essential part of having a strong online presence as a business.
There are countless factors that go into making a blog successful, from writing engaging copy to the overall design. Below, I’ve highlighted some of the factors that I believe are the most important in achieving a successful blog.
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January 20th, 2010 written by Renee Swigert
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When I am designing, I always need some sort of background noise. I love to play music, but when I’m not, I have HGTV on in the background. I love HGTV! It’s the only station on TV where I can watch people design 24-7. :)
In one episode this week, I saw a show in which a small business office was completely re-designed. Not only was it the office of my dreams (it had a chandelier in it—need I say more?!), but they had by far the coolest idea I’ve ever seen—to build an inspiration wall.
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January 15th, 2010 written by Renee Swigert
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For those of you who don’t already know, Ribbons of Red is finally on Facebook! After many requests and peer pressure from our clients, we’ve decided to create our own little space there. :) It’s still a work in progress, but we’d love if you would stop by, say hello, and watch our little page grow!
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January 11th, 2010 written by Renee Swigert
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Are business cards still important? I hear that question asked a lot. People seem to think that Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have replaced the need for a professionally designed business card. But that couldn’t be further from the truth and is a dangerous assumption for any small business to make.
Business cards are still very alive and one of the most important marketing tools you can invest in. Not only are they are a direct representation of your company (and your rank within it) but they play a huge part in making your brand look professional and polished.
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December 23rd, 2009 written by Renee Swigert
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December. A magical, but scary month. A month that bears wonderful food, traditions, laughter, and love, but also a month that requires reflection on my mistakes, accomplishments, and goals for the year to come. A month, in the end, that makes you work as hard as you play—but I would never want it any other way!
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