To DIY, or Not to DIY
Girly-Girl Tendencies This past weekend I had a hair appointment. I have to admit to possessing some girly-girl tendencies … enjoying a little pampering such as mani/pedis or a massage, and anyone who knows me will tell you how much I love shoes! So these every-other-month visits to the salon are something I enjoy. Why? […]
Time to Think
I believe everyone needs time to think about work. You may think that’s a strange thing to say, but it’s true. For those of us who have work days where every minute is maximized, time to reflect is precious. That reflection time may result in a new process that will save you time or money, […]
Direct Mailing – A Worthy Pursuit
The other day, I received a postcard for a dentist nearby advertising for new patients. It just so happens that I’m looking for a new dentist, and I was planning to do some research and make an appointment after the holidays. This got me thinking about the value of a good, old-fashioned, direct mail campaign […]
Building Websites: DIY vs. Freelancer vs. Agency
Obviously, I’m partial to one of the options posed in this blog post, but I’m going to give you an objective look at the different ways you can go about building a website. I’m also going to list some pros and cons for each so you make an informed decision if you are building a website […]
5 Ways to Lose Followers, FAST!
You worked hard to get the followers you have on social media. Don’t push them away! Here are five quick and easy ways to do just that. 1. GET CONTROVERSIAL We all know people who thrive on healthy debate. While there is nothing wrong with this in the personal realm there are certain hot-button issues […]
Is my WordPress website secure? 3 things to check.
Hi! It’s Eric Hicks, Web developer for Juice Marketing and Design, where we help business owners feel proud of their website! We’ve been getting a lot of emails from our clients lately inquiring about the security of their website. Apparently, there was a GoDaddy email that got sent around and it’s been talked about on […]
Branded: Part Four – Brochures
In my blog series, I have been discussing the most important marketing materials any business owner needs, regardless of their product or service. First, one needs to recognize the importance of establishing a brand and then creating that brand through a professional logo design and business cards. In my previous blog, I began to discuss the difference between […]
Top 3 Website Mistakes (and how to avoid them!)
At Juice, we have two main goals when we build a website. First, we want the business owner to feel proud of their website. We’ve found that when a business owner is proud of their site, they get excited, their passion for their business gets re-ignited, and they go out and grow their business! Second, […]
Giving Back
I’m a huge advocate of giving back in life – and in your business life too. If you already have embraced a charity in your working environment, I applaud you and urge you to continue! If you haven’t, I hope this encourages you to take that step. There’s a personal benefit when we focus on […]
Branded: Part Three – Business Cards
OK, so you’ve decided to get branded and you’ve hired a professional designer to develop your logo. Now it’s time to start creating your visual brand identity through your printed and online presence. An essential tool in your marketing toolkit is your business card. Going Paperless I’ve been asked if business professionals really still need a printed […]