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Dear Marianne // 14 Blog Design Feedback
“I’d love to get your opinion…” “Is my blog engaging enough?” “How do I…?” Sometimes you just need a second opinion. If you’re looking for blog design feedback or advice, this is the place. Today is...
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The Conundrum of Being a Solopreneur
This post is part of the blog tour for One Woman Shop’s Solopreneur Success Bundle,* a roundup of e-courses, e-books, and subscriptions designed to help you succeed in all aspects of your solopreneur...
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The Epic Guide to Start a (lovely) Blog on the Cheap // 03: Fill Out Your...
It’s official!! You have a live blog! Woot! But now what? In this part, we’re going to discuss creating your first pages, your first post, categories, and filling out your sidebar and footer. But...
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A Font Lover’s Dream Bundle: 99% Off 33 Pro Fonts!
So you know how I love fonts right? I’m kind of a hoarder of them but gosh they’re just so darn pretty and when I redesigned my blog this summer, it was so nice to have a huge library to play with and...
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Dear Marianne // 15 Blog Design Feedback
“Hey Marianne, what do you think…?” “Is my blog outdated?” “I’m struggling with my images…” Free Blog Design Feedback I know how it is, sometimes you just need a second pair of eyes. A fresh...
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9 Ways to Create Better Blog Images
Having great images for our blogs is a must. In the split second your reader decides whether or not to stay on your page, it has to draw that reader in and persuade them to sit down and read what you...
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How to Create Stunning Blog Post Title Images with Resources
Good blog post title images are a blogger’s secret weapon. When they’re eye-catching, descriptive and consistent, these images are the first thing to draw people into your posts. The key is to have...
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The Biggest Mistake You’re Probably Making with Your Blog Images + Cheat Sheet
I’m about to get all geeky on you. But before you hit the back button and shout “Noooo, I’m tech illiterate!” hear me out. I’m gonna try my best to make a complicated topic, easy to understand....
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Win a PR Package to Take Your Business to the Next Level
I received compensation from BeFunky in exchange for sharing this contest on the blog. Read my full disclosure here. I’ve recently discovered and shared a new graphics creation tool with you called...
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Dear Marianne // 16 Blog Design Feedback
“I’m having trouble with…” “I changed my header, what do you think?” “Do you think I should…?” Thanks to everyone for participating! Comments are now closed for November. The next Dear Marianne is...
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The Font Geek’s Go-to Bundle!
You guys! If you’ve missed out on previous Design Cuts font bundles, you know how much you’re missing out right? I mean, who doesn’t need more gorgeous fonts in their collection? Correction: who...
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Tutorial: How to Create a Dazzling Blog Post Graphic Template
Having unique blog graphics that stand out in Pinterest is a must if you want more traffic. But you also want graphics that follow a similar design style so that people can learn to identify them with...
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Black Friday + Cyber Monday Deals for Bloggers 2015
As solopreneurs, it’s important to keep our costs low, especially when starting out. That’s why I thought it would be nice to list all the amazing Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals for bloggers that I...
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3 Ways a Successful Solopreneur Asks for Help
Background photo courtesy of Death to Stock Photos. You can get this photo and more here. Boss Mindset Blog Tour is hosted by #Femmeboss Magazine, the creators of Biz Boss Success + Mindset Bundle,* a...
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What Your Brand Colors Say About Your Blog and How to Choose the Perfect...
Background photo courtesy of Chaitra at Pink Pot Design Studio. You can get this photo and more simply gorgeous photos for free here. Pick a color, any color! There’s a lot to choose from. Go on, have...
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How to Build a Visual Vocabulary: Creating a Fabulous Brand Identity
Background photo courtesy of Chaitra at Pink Pot Design Studio. You can get this photo and more simply gorgeous photos for free here. You’ve decided to follow your bliss/passion/dream of starting a...
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How to Jump Into the Hand Drawn Design Trend
Hand drawn, hand-lettered, artistic design. Have you noticed it everywhere? Spend a few minutes on Instagram, Tumblr or Pinterest and you’ll see. Thankfully Design Cuts has us covered in the New Year...
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How to Avoid Potential Pitfalls in DIY Blog Design
If you’ve been reading DYOB for a blog, you’re probably a DIY blog designer, or at least an aspiring one right? My good friend Julie Harris of Julie Harris Design invited me to have a conversation on...
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Finding a Color Palette to Match Your Blog’s Personality
OK, so you blog because you’ve got something to say. Clearly, you want people to read it, be informed, and take notice. And they will, because your dynamic, engaging, beautiful personality shines...
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How to Get Traffic to Your Blog with Facebook Groups for Bloggers
One of the questions I get a lot from newbie bloggers is “how do I get traffic to my blog?” Since one of my most popular series here is for beginners (How to Start a Blog), I thought it would...
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