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Get Your Business on Google+


With the miry of social networks out there, companies often have to pick and choose which ones to dedicate their time and attention to. It's not the best strategy to…
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Social Media



Why Your Small Business Should Be on LinkedIn


While there are so many social networks in existence today, few standout as well as LinkedIn for small businesses. Here at No to the Quo, we are often asked where…
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Social Media



Empire Avenue Strategy: Tips and Tricks


For the last week, I've been addicted to a new online "game" called Empire Avenue. Before you ignore this blog post, know that this game has NOTHING to do with…
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Social Media



Basic SEO Tips in Generating Web Traffic


What good is a website or a blog if no one comes to it? You can spend thousands of dollars in hiring a professional designer to create a beautiful website,…
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Branding & Design Social Media Web Design



The Value Proposition


While working at my last job, I was in charge of email communications that would be sent out to a large distribution list. The company sent out usually one to…
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Branding & Design



Why Design Hierarchy Really Matters


When potential clients come to your website, what do they find? Your site is usually the first interaction they have with you, but if your website is not properly designed,…
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Branding & Design Web Design



Beyond Social Networking


I love social media. I love seeing it bring people together from all over the globe, how it enables me to learn what other people in my industry are doing…
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Social Media



The Branding Process


When I came on staff at Christ Church Kirkland, one of the first things I wanted to establish was a consistent brand. A brand is a name, sign, symbol, slogan…
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Branding & Design



Asking the Right Questions


I have tried starting this blog article six times now. I am sitting on a plane, returning from Costa Rica, and have tried six times to figure out how to…
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Branding & Design



The Marketing Mix Explained


Anyone who takes an entry level marketing course will quickly discover the importance of the "4 P's." These four principles explain the core of marketing and how a company should…
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Branding & Design