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3 Secrets to Great Stationery Design

DesignCrowd - Tuesday, October 15, 2013

3 Secrets to Great Stationery DesignWhy Use Stationery When You Can Go Digital? Is your digital and offline lives colliding? You might read the latest blockbuster on a Kindle, shop on your iPad, use Nike Plus to boast about your fitness or Instagram your latest kitchen creation. Same goes for how you run your business. You’re hip to the world of digital marketing, and you have a website Read more

5 Logo Competition Tips for Entrepreneurs

Jo Sabin - Thursday, September 26, 2013

In this post we will outline 5 tips to help you get the best design in a logo competition.Introduction to Crowdsourcing DesignSpeed of execution. Creativity and innovation. These factors are important to entrepreneurs trying to build a new business. Which is why when enterpreneurs need design like a new company logo for startup business, Facebook promo banner, fly Read more

Logo Development: 4 Things To Consider When Creating A Company Logo

Jo Sabin - Thursday, August 1, 2013

Why does your business need a good logo? Whether it’s fair or not, first impressions last. With all the noise on the web today, a well-designed logo can help your business immediately establish a relationship with your customers. We share our 4 tips for getting a great logo for your business. Read more

Crowdsourcing in Australia ... from the Australian Flag to Australia's Global Crowdsourcing Hub

Jo Sabin - Thursday, August 1, 2013

Australians have been crowdsourcing since 1901.  Fact. From the national flag to the Sydney Opera House, Australians have embraced the idea that a good idea can come from anyone, anywhere. Perhaps its our geographic isolation, our outward export-focused economy, small population or our cultural tendency towards egalitarianism and meritocracy. Read more about crowdsourcing national icons! Read more

How Obama Crowdsourced Poster Design: 5 Ways Politicians Are Leveraging Crowdsourcing

Jo Sabin - Thursday, July 11, 2013

Most political crowdsourcing is being used in one of five ways: to build a political profile, to give citizens a voice, for fundraising, to gather help in times of crisis, and in conjunction with social media. This blog post explores how politicians and governments around the world are using crowdsourcing to canvas views, boost creativity, engage audiences on issues, generate buzz, and raise funds. Read more

9 Ways to Grow Your Business ONLINE in 2013!

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Your customers are online looking for your products and services right now. Your competitors are testing landing page variations, copy and design elements in banner ad campaigns, email offers and talking about conversion rate optimization and long tail SEM landing pages. Don't miss out on traffic and customers because your customers can't find you. Online channels allow you to Read more

6 Ways to KICK START Your Business in 2013

Jo Sabin - Friday, June 7, 2013

Got a business idea you're itching to launch? Just launched a new business that needs to grow quickly?Well, you're in luck! We have compiled a list of 6 services that are sure to kick-start your business in 2013. #1 Logo DesignGet a great company logo design, create a memorable brand!When someone says Apple, Nike or Coca Cola, what is the first thing that comes into your mind? I'm gu Read more

6 Ways to GROW Your Business in 2013

Jo Sabin - Friday, June 7, 2013

Does your business need a sales boost or some fresh thinking for an upcoming campaign? If the answer's "yes" then our list of six ways to grow your business has arrived at the perfect time. Whether you're looking to generate leads, boost loyalty and repeat customer sales, promote your business to the community, drive sales conversions and engage with fans - without spending a fortune - here are 6 cool ways to start growing your business now. Read more

Web Basics: Static Versus Dynamic Websites

DesignCrowd - Wednesday, May 29, 2013

If you're getting started on creating your first ever website or you've started a website design contest, it is important to identify whether the type of site you require is static or dynamic. A static website (sometimes called brochureware) is entirely made in HTML and doesn't automatically update or change page layout or content. In contrast, dynamic sites use programmi Read more

Case Study: How I Crowdsourced My Book Cover Design

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, May 8, 2013

In this DesignCrowd customer case study, entrepreneur and author, Dane Pymble of Small Business Wizardry shares his experience of crowdsourcing design for his new eBook, 'Start Your Small Business - A Step By Step Guide' published in 2013. Read more

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