Designer Trek 2016 | South Lake Tahoe | Business

Designer Trek 2016 | South Lake Tahoe | Business

I’m writing this blog on the plane from Los Angeles to Charlotte after a long, full, and happy weekend at Designer Trek 2016. In all honesty I think I will be processing what I learned and gained from this weekend for a long time, but I have some immediate takeaways – and some gorgeous pictures of Lake Tahoe! - to share today.

Designer Trek was a weekend billed for those in the creative industry from photographers to writers to graphic designers. While there was some variety, most everyone was a graphic designer or some sort – though the range of design (UX, UI, illustration, branding, and more) was in itself incredible to witness. This was so refreshing to me. While I love the photography world and the wedding industry, it did good for my heart and my mind to be completely away from both of those spaces for a weekend and learn from people that are extremely talented in areas different from my business...

2016 Wedding Stationery Trends | Business

2016 Wedding Stationery Trends | Business

Today on the blog I'm excited to share from my friend Evelyn of Letterlyn Studio all about 2016 wedding stationery and calligraphy trends!

Couples are definitely getting creative with their wedding stationery. It’s not just about functionality any more - it’s about style, emotion and artistry.

Style
What you might call a “style, we call a “script” in the calligraphy world. And, this year, people are going one of two ways: very classic or very modern with a wild side. Some of the modern styles are very applicable to all wedding styles: from elegant ballrooms to outdoor receptions by candlelight to beach boho weddings. These styles can be very versatile, but there is some nuance to what would fit best for each event. Color has a huge impact on how the script fits into a style or theme. The classic scripts can be versatile too, but they tend to attract a classic, romantic couple (big surprise!)...

Tips for SEO Mastery: Top 4 SEO Resources | Business

Tips for SEO Mastery: Top 4 SEO Resources | Business

One of my goals when I train and coach other business owners in the area of search engine optimization is to make sure they have continued resources to rely on past the time we spend together. While I am always willing to answer questions, SEO is constantly changing and updating as time goes on. It has not been nor will it ever be something static that can be studied once and forgotten!

For the reason I have several sources of SEO knowledge that I love to recommend for other business owners to watch as algorithms change and the knowledge base shifts. If you are looking for blogs and websites to follow that will help enhance your SEO, look no further!

1) My SEO Newsletter - shameless plug! I release a monthly newsletter with SEO tips and tricks that are not found on my blog or website exclusively to my email list. Even if you haven't yet taken the leap and downloaded my SEO Video Training or scheduled a coaching session, this will be massively helpful to you! This newsletter is specifically designed for small business owners only so if that sounds like you click here to sign up.