A Hero is a character, usually coming from a humble beginning, with a unique strength. Their stories usually foreshadow greatness before they get called on a quest where they have to battle obstacles all along the way before finally achieving the goal and saving the day.  Think about Harry potter. A poor orphan living with […] The post Your Brand Archetype: Who Are You? appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more

“Branding is too expensive, I have other things I need to prioritize.”  “Meh, Branding isn’t really that important, I’ll focus on other things first” “I don’t really need a brand, People know me.”  Before someone really understands what a brand really does for them or how important it really is, these are some of the […] The post 3 Ways a Brand Will Work for you appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more

As ABBA once said, Money, must be funny in a rich man’s world. Finances can create barriers for you to build your brand, or grow your marketing. It’s overwhelming and frustrating to try and justify different initiatives and projects when there’s just not enough money to go around. As a small business ourselves, we get […] The post Open Your Vault: Unlock Your Funding Options! appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more

Okay so you’ve started the branding process. You have a logo and visual identity, maybe even some brand insights & strategy. Now how do you use that in the real world? 1. Messaging & A Branded Website Put that design to good use! This is one of the most common places your audience will see […] The post Your Brand in Action appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more

Creating beautiful graphics that are on brand every time can be daunting if you’re not a professional designer. What if we told you there was a simple 3 part rule to get amazing graphics every time? Well this isn’t a fantasy or a fever dream, it’s real. This rule is called the “A B C […] The post Design Basics: ABC Design appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more

I want to tell you about how Keyboard shortcuts saved my life! Okay well maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but truly, Keyboard shortcuts make living life on the computer, SO MUCH EASIER!  Shortcuts are combinations of keys you can use to easily do things without having to take your fingers off the keyboard. […] The post Save Yourself! Use Keyboard Shortcuts! appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more

We talk a lot about what Brand means and what you should expect from your branding agency when they build your Visual Identity and Logo. (If you’re wondering what the heck we’re talking about, check out this blog post on the differences between, Logos, Visual Identities, and Brand Insights)  It’s time to zoom out and […] The post Building a Brand: Where do You Come In? appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more

When it comes to building your Digital Marketing, having a brand is central to having an effective marketing strategy. Okay so take a look, do you have your colours laid out? What are your fonts? Do you have all different versions of your logos? First, let’s take a step back and talk about Visual Identities, […] The post What Is a Brand Kit And Why Do You Need One? appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more

At Nine10, we strive to work with local organizations to build a stronger community. It’s always an honour to work with groups that value education and relationships.  We’ve had the pleasure to work with In My Backyard Society, a local grassroots, non-profit of Inidenous and non-Indigeonous allies. Their goal is to infuse Indigenous stories into […] The post Case Study: Kleskun Hills appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more

We’re humans. At this point, we’ve all accepted that we are just that, human. None of us is perfect, so mistakes are really inevitable. That doesn’t mean we have to live in anxiety that we’ll make a mistake and ruin relationships. In fact, by making graceful mistakes, in other words, owning up, you’ll deepen and […] The post Making Graceful Mistakes appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more