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25.01.2022 I see a lot of websites with social icons in their main header menus, or even in the ‘top bar’ of their websites. But why would you want someone to leave your website as soon as they land on it? Yes, you want to build up your social following. But you also want a user to spend some time on your website before they go to your social media accounts and get sucked into the social media black hole. A better place to put links to your social media accounts is in your footer, where... they can still be found by website viewers. But also not distract them from your content. Read more tips on optimising your website design for sales/conversions in my latest blog post: https://bit.ly/2NS1c76

25.01.2022 How has your week been? Do you feel organised, or have you been winging it (and hating it!). If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed throughout the week our Work From Home Business Planner will help lessen your mental load. Stop trying to keep track of everything mentally, and write it all down! With your week planned out in advance, there's no need to try and remember things that need to be done 4 days from now.... Lighten your load now, click this link: https://bit.ly/2BSnKQt

25.01.2022 Happy INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY. Shout out to all the amazing women running online businesses who work late nights and early mornings to make their side hustles into full time gigs .

24.01.2022 Are you unsure of what to put in your media kit? Not even sure what a media kit is? Show off your stats to potential vendors or collaborators to give them that extra nudge they need to work with you. This template is simple and to the point, so that your stats can speak for themselves.... Find it on our website under templates!

24.01.2022 | D I Y D E S I G N T I P | How do you decide what colour you want to use in your DIY designs? Do you use the colours you like and that's it? ... Or do you think about what message you want to convey to your audience, and what colours they would connect with most. So for example, whilst your favourite colour may be purple, you generally wouldn't use purple if you were trying to sell mens aftershave. You would want to use a colour like blue (calming, nice easy shave) or orange (fresh feeling you get after shaving).

24.01.2022 | D I Y D E S I G N T I P | It's ok to have white space in your designs! You don't need to fill up every single space with something. White space allows your design to be scanned more easily (read: taken in easier by your audience).... It also allows you to guide your viewer where you want them to look in what order. Try adding some white space in your next design!

22.01.2022 Is there such a thing as too many colours? On your website there is! Too many colours can distract your viewer and also dilute your branding message.... You want to use the colours that are in your logo so that you have consistent branding. Make sure that you are choosing colours relevant to your business and appealing to your audience though.If you are selling kids toys for example, bright, fun colours would be more appealing compared to blacks and greys. For more tips on designing a website that is focused on gaining you customers and clients (rather than just looking good), check out my latest blog post via this link: https://bit.ly/2NS1c76

21.01.2022 You’re a mum AND a blogger? You must have your hands full! Between writing blog posts, looking after kids, keeping the house clean (how’s Mt Washmore going?), how much time do you have left for keeping up with your social media accounts? We’ve created this social media template bundle so that you have more time to spend in the other areas of your busy mum life. They are square, so can be used on Facebook and Instagram. No need to create double the amount of posts. This bundle... comes with 6 designs that you can update with your own images, colours and fonts. They aren’t just random designs though. We have done the research for you and come up with post ideas that your audience will want to engage with. Get this bundle now via this link: https://bit.ly/2OpQ01G

15.01.2022 Do you try and do everything at once when working on your business? Are you then left with a bunch of tasks that are half finished at the end of the day? I used to feel like I had to be doing everything at once. I would check emails as soon as they came in, I would jump from task to task and nothing would ever get done, and nothing would have my full attention. But there is a better way.... I now stay on one task at a time, and tasks that come up during the day get scheduled. Rather than me getting them started as soon as they come in. I also only check emails twice a day, I set aside time in the morning, and an hour after lunch. This way, things actually get done, and I can work to my full potential on one task.

15.01.2022 #shareitsaturday working on some new template designs, can you guess what they are?! Make sure you’re following us so you can find out at the launch

15.01.2022 If you don't know which file type is used for what, then check out our latest blog post. We explain the main file types you will come across and what they are used for.

15.01.2022 If you are finding yourself staring blankly at your computer screen, willing for your brain to work, it may be time to take a step back and do something else. When I'm finding it difficult to come up with designs or ideas, I leave my desk for a while and do something else. Some of my best creative ideas have come to me when I have been doing something totally random!... So give it a try next time you're feeling some creative block. Step away from your desk and do something mundane.

13.01.2022 | BLOG POST | Have you read my latest blog post on things to keep in mind when creating your own website? If not, here are the main points: > Make sure your home page header has a call to action on it... > Talk about the benefits of your service or products, rather than the features > The placement of your social media icons is important > Don't use too many fonts and colours throughout your website > You should have a mailing list and an easy way for people to sign up > Test your website on mobile view If you want to nail your website design, read the rest of the blog via this link: https://bit.ly/2NS1c76

11.01.2022 Here's an unusual time management tip. Take an HOUR lunch break. Have you ever been sitting at your computer working, looked up and realised it was 3pm and you hadn’t had lunch yet? I sure have.... I would power through and work all day, and although I would be getting everything done, the quality of my work would suffer. I was burning myself out, and denying my body the things it needed to function at 100%. So I told myself that I would start making sure that I took a lunch break. An HOUR lunch break. What do I do in that hour? Follow this link to find out more, as well as read more of my unusual time management tips: https://origamicollective.com.au/time-management-tips/

11.01.2022 Who said business cards were redundant? Even if you do run an online business, this business card template is perfect for those times you need a quick and easy way to share your details with a potential client. Don’t get caught empty handed again, make sure you always have a few of these stashed away in your wallet so that you can snag that next client. Purchase it now via this link: https://bit.ly/2EPnXG5

11.01.2022 Are you an online business owner who wants to get more done in a day? Do you never seem to have enough time to work on (not in!) your business? Take back the lost hours in your day with the Work From Home Business Planner.... Follow this link to find out more: https://origamicollective.com.au//work-from-home-business/

11.01.2022 I am so guilty of not doing this! I'm am so great at giving my friends in business advice, but when it comes to my own business decisions....not so much! Which is why I feel it's so important for us online business owners to have at least one other person we can talk business ideas with.... Do you have a business buddy? A FB group that you're in? Tag your business buddy in the comments below.

11.01.2022 And we don't mean don't ever work. But work can wait the 10 minutes it would take you make yourself some lunch. It can wait the 30 minutes it would take you to get some fresh air and clear your mind.... It can wait the 15 minutes it would take you to check up on a friend that you know is having a tough time. Yes, we need to work. But work will always be there. Remember to also live your life and take the time for things and people that you love.

09.01.2022 If you DIY'd your own website, did you take into account how it looks on mobiles? Almost 50% of my websites traffic comes from mobile devices, so making my website look good on mobile as well as desktop is important. For example, my home page header needed to be recreated for mobile. I use WordPress for my website, which allows me to create elements that can be hidden on different devices. ... I have a header that is seen by desktop users, and a different one that is seen by mobile users. So how does your website look on mobile? Are all your websites elements sitting nicely? Or do you have text images that have been cut off?

09.01.2022 Online business owners are notoriously busy, its easy to forget little things like Valentines Day So we have created some FREE Valentines Day cards that you can download to give to your loved ones. Print them out, or post the digital version on their Facebook wall.... Check them out via this link: https://origamicollective.com.au/product-ca/valentines-day/

09.01.2022 #shareitsaturday Hands up the parents who are tasked with the weekly swimming lessons run . Do you watch the whole lesson or do you use your half an hour for some sneaky work time .

07.01.2022 If you work from home, getting outside every day is a must! Even if it’s just for a few minutes. Does anyone else feel so much more motivated after getting some time outside or is it just me?

06.01.2022 Are all your ducks in a row? If you find yourself struggling to stay on top of things whilst running your own business, maybe a planner is what you need. For us, being organised is like a breath of fresh air after being stuck in a full elevator.... And we want everyone to be able to breathe! So we have created a printable planner specifically for online business owners. Get yourself organised and check it out via this link: https://bit.ly/2BSnKQt

05.01.2022 We are so excited to announce that we have been featured in Well Being Business magazine. You can check it out here: http://www.yourwellbeingbusiness.com/ Our article is called 'How to Speak Graphic Design' and is all about hiring a graphic designer, and how to brief them. Give it a read and let us know what you think!

05.01.2022 Do you run an online business? Are you planning on starting an online business? What is it that you do? Drop it down in the comments and make sure you promote yourself that our followers can see!

04.01.2022 We have some new templates in the making, can you guess what they are?! What kind of templates would you like to see us create? Drop your suggestions in the comments!

03.01.2022 We are back with some new content for you! If you are an online business owner then we are here for you! We will be sharing design tips for those of you who DIY your design materials. We will also be rolling out templates designed just for the online business owner in mind.... So give us a like so you don't miss any tips and free stuff that we may be announcing on Thursday *hint hint*

03.01.2022 How much time do you spend in a week trying to work out what to post on your social media accounts? We've got you covered! Our social media template bundle aren't just some good looking templates. We've come up with 6 post ideas that your audience will love.... Check out the bundle now via this link: https://bit.ly/2BGCsK6

02.01.2022 An elephant never forgets, how about you? Have you ever forgotten to reply to a clients email? Pay an invoice? How about forgetting to call your mum on her birthday?!... Never forget a thing again with our work from home business planner. Check it out via this link: https://bit.ly/2BSnKQt How do you keep track of everything you need to remember?

02.01.2022 | DIY DESIGN TIP | Some programs allow you to adjust the width of letters, but in the design world this is a big no no! You will end up with text that looks squashed (because duh, it has been), and it isn't pleasant for your audience to read.... Instead, adjust the spacing between the letters (kerning), or change the size of the text. You could also try a different font altogether!

01.01.2022 | D I Y D E S I G N T I P | How many fonts is too many? Wait....there's such a thing as too many fonts?! There sure is! If you are creating your own logo, it is best to have no more than two different fonts.... Too many fonts can take away from the professional look you would want your logo to have, and dilute your branding message. Do you need helping pairing fonts for your next DIY design project? Let me know below if you would like to see a blog post on font pairing.

01.01.2022 | GRAPHIC DESIGN TIP | When formatting blocks of text for things like media kits, freebies or eCourses, avoid having widows and orphans as they can make your design look unbalanced. Widow = a word on its own at the start of a page/block of text... Orphan = a word on its own on the last line of a block of text Side note, who never wants to see chocolate again after gorging over Easter?!