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Feb 20 · Web Strategy17m

10 User-Friendly Web Design Fixes That Grow Revenue

Not all website fixes deliver equal results. These 10 user-friendly web design changes are organized by cost and impact so you fix the right things first.

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Feb 18 · Development14m

Do You Still Need a Website in 2026?

Your competitor went social-only and sales went up. A data-backed decision framework to help you figure out whether your business still needs a website.

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Feb 17 · Branding17m

9 Branding Mistakes That May Kill Your Business

The branding mistakes that cost businesses the most aren't the obvious ones. Here's what actually kills growth, with real case studies and what recovery looks like.

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Feb 13 · Branding19m

How Much Does Logo Design Cost? 2026 Pricing Guide

Logo design costs range from $0 to $1M+. Learn what drives pricing, hidden costs to budget for, and how to choose the right option for your business stage.

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Feb 9 · Branding17m

How To Choose a Logo Designer in 2026

Stop guessing. Use this decision framework to evaluate logo designers, spot red flags early, and protect your investment with the right creative partner.

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Feb 7 · Web Strategy26m

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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Feb 4 · Branding25m

Branding 101: How to Define Your Brand Strategy & Win in 2026

A practical brand strategy framework for growing businesses, with real cost guidance, implementation timelines, and case studies showing 38-70% revenue growth.

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Jan 31 · Branding17m

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.

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Feb 16 · Gear33m

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.

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Feb 5 · Gear27m

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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Feb 1 · Career13m

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.

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Jan 31 · Career13m

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.

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Jan 30 · Gear32m

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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Jan 29 · Gear27m

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.

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Jan 29 · Career14m

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.

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Jan 28 · Career27m

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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