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Canva Websites Are Now Available And They’re Very User-Friendly Too!
I'm forever talking about how wonderful Canva is and it continues to impress with new features all the time. With the addition of Canva Websites I think a lot of business owners will be very impressed. I am a Canva Champion, I'm very experienced on the app so for me...
Finalist – Digital Women Freelancer Of The Year 2022
The list of finalists in the Digital Women Awards are being shared at the moment. When it came to Digital Women Freelancer Of The Year Award 2022, I was delighted to see myself, Debbie Ringwood, on the list. This is what Digital Women had to say about this particular...
The Digital Business Card – A Review
Some months ago I came across an ad for a digital business card that got my attention. As I updated my branding in 2021 at a time when we weren't networking face to face I hadn't updated my business cards yet so I thought this might be an option. It arrived over a...
The Importance Of Consistency On Social Media
If you're like most small business owners or entrepreneurs, you understand the importance of social media. You know that in order to reach your target audience and grow your business, you need to be visible online. But what you may not realise is that one of the most...
The 90-Day Visibility Game Plan With The Marketing Shop
At The Marketing Shop, we've got a number of programmes available, our 1:1 and group programmes have been popular over the years. Our online programme, 'Making Sense Of Marketing' which kicks off again on Wednesday 5th October has already been quite a hit. However, we...
7 Ways To Grow Your Email List
Email marketing is still one of the most effective ways to reach your target audience. Frequently small businesses avoid it, in some cases, they've got a database that's not in use which is a wasted opportunity. If you need convincing that email is worth a look, check...
Content Marketing – Why You Need A Plan
If you're in business, chances are you've heard of content marketing. but what exactly is it? And why should you care? In short, content marketing is creating and sharing valuable content to attract and retain customers. This can take many forms, from blog posts and...
5 Ways To Find Content Ideas For Your Blog Or Social Media
Are you struggling to come up with ideas for content? Are you feeling like you've run out of things to say on social media? If so, don't worry – you're not alone. A lot of people find it difficult to come up with new content ideas, especially when they're under...
Canva Text To Image App – New Feature
I don't generally post quite as many Canva updates as I have this week but this one new feature I think you'll love. Canva had their 'Canva Create' event this week and with it officially launched some fabulous new features, some of these such as websites and...
Canva Video Background Remover – New Feature Alert
Anybody reading my blog or following me on social media knows that I'm a big fan of Canva and as always, I'm delighted when there's a new feature introduced. This latest feature is going to be very popular as you can now remove the background of your video within...
10 Reasons You Need A Marketing Coach For Your Business
As a small business owner, you wear many hats. You're the CEO, the CFO, the sales team, and the marketing department all rolled into one. It's a lot to handle! And chances are, marketing is not your forte. That's where a marketing coach comes in. A marketing coach can...
8 Steps To A Successful Social Media Presence for Your Business
In today's digital age, having an active and successful social media presence is essential for any business that wants to stay relevant and attract new customers. But with so many different platforms and options available, it can be tough to know where to start. In...
September Social Media Content Ideas
Another month begins and as we head into September, there's a real autumn feel about everything as leaves fall, schools go back and the first of the Halloween decorations makes an appearance in shops!. In the latest edition of our monthly posts on themes for the month...
How You Can Support A Local Business When Times Are Challenging
In a world dominated by big business, it can be difficult for a local business to work through changing times. They typically don't have the resources to grow their sales or as much focus on marketing as they'd like yet still have to make things happen. As we head...