Design thinking
for small business owners.
Practical guides on web design, branding, and local SEO for Phoenix and East Valley business owners.
Campaign Planning: 28 and 90 Day Templates for Small Businesses
A seven step campaign planning process for small businesses. Includes 28 and 90 day timeline templates, a one page creative brief, budget and measurement…
Small Business: Defensible Brand Positioning Statement in Five Steps
Practical small business guide: five steps to craft and validate a defensible brand positioning statement, with templates and identity work.
Fix Your Feed in 30 Days: Instagram Content Pillars for Small Business
Build Instagram content pillars with plug and play templates, a planning matrix, and a 30 day experiment you can run alone.
Cut Review Rounds: One Page Campaign Brief for Marketers
Create a one page campaign brief teams will actually use. Includes a copyable example, a 5 step co creation workflow to cut review rounds, and KPI…
Build Lead Magnets in One Day: 20 Ideas for Small Businesses
Practical lead magnet ideas for small businesses, with a one-day build plan, funnel-stage examples, and CRO-backed tests to help you boost opt-ins.
10 Point Brand Consistency Audit for Small Businesses in 30–60 Minutes
Run a 10 item brand consistency audit for small businesses in 30–60 minutes. Use the scorecard and checklist to find and fix channel drift quickly.
7 Steps to Brand Color Psychology for Small Businesses
An evidence first guide for small businesses: prioritize color fit, pick saturation and brightness first, follow a 7 step brief, and meet WCAG contrast…
5 Website KPIs Small Businesses Must Track: One Page Measurement Plan
Track five website KPIs that predict revenue, build a one page measurement plan, and use a starter dashboard tailored for service based small businesses.
Map Placements, Build the 4 Logo Variations Small Businesses Need
Map where your logo appears, then build only the variations those placements require. Vendor ready files, trademark basics, and budgeting guidance.
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