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The Truth and Humor Behind the QR Code

While sitting in traffic one fateful Monday, I noticed the advertising on a bus in front of me. Now, being ...
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So You Decided to Start Your Own Company…

Some of the best success stories about any small business start with...”Well we worked out of our garage when we ...
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Brand Consistency in Social Media

As a small to medium sized business, you've realized the importance that being involved with social media has to your ...
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What Makes Your Business Different

What Makes Your Business Different?  Now there is a question that hurts!  If you're reading this and your mind goes ...
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How to Gain Better Results on Search Engines

For years companies big and small have tried to outwit the search engines in order to gain a better results ...
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The Branding Process & Brand Identity

Continuing our Branding series this month, we will move onto the Branding Process and the overall Brand Identity! A quick ...
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Funny Error Pages for Websites

If your website is going down for scheduled maintenance, you might as well have some fun with it!  I though ...
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How to Start a Bonus Program at work

I just went through the task of implementing a bonus program at work. There are many different ways this can ...
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BRANDING 101- what is a brand?

This is one of the most important but misunderstood questions in the world of business marketing. A brand is not ...
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How to Use Pintrest for Business

Pinterest, although having over 10 million users as of January 2012, is still largely unknown to a lot of business ...
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How to Use a Monthly Newsletter to Reach Customers

A monthly newsletter emphasizes organization and interest in conveying news about the company while respecting the busy schedule of those ...
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Beneficial Tips for a New Graphic Designer

As a graphic designer new to the design agency world it is very easy to become completely overwhelmed. A full ...
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Understanding Color and The Meaning of Color

Color meanings vary from culture to culture, and the impact that your brand has on your targeted audience. Here is ...
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Social Media Has Changed Everything

Social Media,talking specifically about Twitter for this blog, came on the scene. And what it did was to give the ...
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Facebooks New Business Page Design with Timeline

Facebooks new business page design with timeline view launching?  Ok, what???  Where was I when Facebook released this news?  We ...
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When to Turn Down Business

Ever wondered when to turn down business?  Have you ever had a client say "Im not paying for work"?  I have, ...
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FAQs SEO Services Companies Hear

SEO services have become commonplace in our contemporary world since many entrepreneurs and organizations now recognize the advantages that a…

Why Is Color Important When Designing Logos?

A logo serves as a symbolic representation of a company's product or services. Logos play an essential role in communicating a company's…

SEO Audit Benefits: Why You Need an SEO Audit

The most likely time you’ll need an SEO audit is when you notice a change in website performance like a…

3 Important SEO Tips For 2022

If you're not using SEO tactics to help your website rank higher in search engine results pages, you're missing out…

Three Reasons You Should Consider A Website Redesign in 2022

In this day and age, it's incredibly important that your business has a website that will help you put your…

How To Communicate Your Brand’s Identity Through Your Logo

Brand identity is incredibly important, especially if your business is still in its early stages. This goes beyond knowing what…

Black Bear Design Showcased as Top B2B Company in Georgia on Clutch

At Black Bear Design, we help businesses stand out, be noticed, and inspire action online through outstanding strategies. We’re a…

Is it time for a website refresh?

In a world where life moves faster than ever, it can be easy to get left behind. You buy a…

Black Bear Wins Big at Hermes Creative Awards!

We have some very exciting news for you! Black Bear recently submitted some of our favorite works to the 2021…

The Lasting Effects of COVID-19 on Advertising

As vaccinations continue to roll out in greater numbers and more people are getting back to some semblance of pre-COVID…

The Newest Google Algorithm Update: What Is It, and What Does it Mean for Businesses?

The search engine giant has announced an update to their ever-changing search algorithm, giving businesses and marketers alike pause over…

Designing with Multiple Channels in Mind

We live in a fast-paced world. A world dominated by news and media exposure, where high-quality content is currency, and…

The Benefits of Working with A Marketing Agency

Running a business takes plenty of hard work, dedication, and an impressive balancing act—trust us, we understand the process ourselves.…

The Role of the Account Manager in a Website Design Project

The website design and development processes are highly collaborative. Many members from both the client and agency side need to…

Template vs. Custom Designed Websites

When designing a website, there are two main options, custom or template-built websites. The differences can range from aesthetics to…

Trusting the Web Design Process

Building a successful website is a long journey, and while the web design process may not always be easy, it…

The Importance of Design for Websites

The days of door to door selling and cold calling are leaving us at a rapid pace. Today’s business is…

The Importance of Design in Branding

When you introduce your company, product, or even yourself to the consumer world, you have only a few moments to…

The Importance of Design in Social and PPC Advertising

How do you take an idea, a brand, an offer, or any other notion and turn it into an effective…

Developing Social Media Marketing Content During a Global Pandemic

The economic effect of the coronavirus has been widely impactful. Between employee furloughs and business closures, the global economy is…