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Is Your Website Costing You Customers? A Self-Audit Guide
Score your website across 7 dimensions with our free self-audit framework. Find revenue leaks, compare fix vs redesign options, and get a clear action plan.
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Top 10 Free Logo Maker Sites & How Much They Actually Charge
Discover the real costs behind "free" logo makers, when AI logos actually make sense, and why your growing business might need something different.
Branding
22 Famous Triangle Logos: A Business Owner's Guide
Why do Adidas, Delta, and Google use triangles? Research shows angular logos signal durability. Here's when a triangle works for your brand.
Branding
Logo Similarity Risks: What the Famous 'Copycat' Cases Actually Teach Business Owners
Famous logos that look alike, the lawsuits they sparked, and the practical due diligence steps that protect your business from costly trademark disputes.
Growth
Your New B2B Marketplace Website Is Live: Now What? The 90-Day Digital Marketing Playbook
You've invested heavily in a modern marketplace platform. Here's the 90-day marketing playbook that turns that investment into qualified buyers, repeat sellers, and measurable growth.
Branding
What Legendary Designers Understood About Logos That Most Business Owners Miss
Learn what Paul Rand, Saul Bass, and Milton Glaser knew about effective logos - and how to use their wisdom to evaluate designs, brief designers, and avoid costly mistakes.
Branding
26 Rebranding Success Stories: What CEOs Can Learn From the World's Best Brand Transformations
Strategic lessons from LEGO's bankruptcy recovery, Old Spice's 107% sales surge, and 24 more brand transformations - with ROI data and frameworks for executives.
Branding
15 Brand Logos with Real Mythological Origins (And Why It Works)
Discover which famous brands actually use Greek mythology in their logos and names, from Nike's wings to Versace's Medusa. Verified stories only.
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12 Best Touchscreen Laptops for Graphic Design in 2026
From portable 2-in-1s to professional creator workstations, here's what actually delivers for Photoshop, Illustrator, and serious design work in 2026.
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12 Best Budget Laptops for Graphic Design in 2026
From $500 starter laptops to $1,000 creative workhorses, here's what actually works for Photoshop, Illustrator, and real design workflows in 2026.
Career
How Graphic Designers Should Actually Use AI in 2026
A framework for integrating AI into your design workflow without losing what makes your work valuable. Based on 43 sources, community-tested.
Career
From 2 to 50: The Systems Every Design Agency Needs to Scale
Most design agencies stall at 5 employees because founders don't know when to add systems. Here's exactly what you need at each stage.
Gear
12 Best External Hard Drives for Graphic Designers in 2026
The 12 best external hard drives for graphic designers in 2026. From Thunderbolt 5 powerhouses to budget SSDs, with benchmarks and workflow matching.
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12 Best MacBook Air Cases & Sleeves for Designers (M4/M3)
Find the best MacBook Air M4/M3 case for your workflow. 10 designer-tested picks organized by price tier, plus hardshell heat warnings.
Career
AI for Finding Clients: What Actually Works (And What's Just Guru Hype)
A BS-free guide to using Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini for client acquisition - based on 64 sources, real designer stories, and how to spot fake gurus.
Career
The Design Guru Problem: When Educators Stop Designing
Chris Do stopped client work in 2018. Ran Segall stopped in 2020. Meanwhile, Brett Williams makes $3.1M/year still designing. Here's how to tell education-first from design-first.
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