You gotta be kidding me that it’s already the very last month of the year! The last few weeks (months) have gone by in such a blur. Partially because it’s my busiest time of year, but I also think it’s just because this is how time works now that I’m getting older and have a kid of my own. This has been one of the best years Six Leaf Design has ever had financially, client-wise, projects, processes…just about everything. I’m really proud of the work I’ve done this year, both creatively and as a business owner. I’m hoping to make time for a project recap email because there’s way too much I wan ..read more

As a small business, your website is an incredibly crucial tool for attracting visitors and converting them into clients. As you're focusing on your web design, on of the key decisions you'll have to make is whether or not to display your pricing information publicly. There's no right or wrong answer — do you opt for transparency to streamline the client journey, or do you keep your cards close to your chest to allow for flexible pricing? Let's look at the pros and cons ..read more

I walked outside last night and saw my breath and it’s the first time it’s felt like winter is officially on it’s way! Having grown up in the frozen tundra of the north (North Dakota to be specific), it’s a bit hard for me to enjoy the cold seasons. But I’m trying my best to embrace it and be present. So, here’s a shortlist of things I’m looking forward to in the upcoming months: wearing beanies & sweaters, alllll the soups, playing in the snow with my kindergartener, warm snuggles under cozy blankets, savory and sweet pies, and taking 2 weeks off work for my winter break over Christmas an ..read more

So, you’ve taken the plunge and invested in a shiny new website for your business to take things to the next level. But what good is even having a website if no one can find it? That’s where SEO comes into play.  SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization and it essentially means making your site visible for search engines like Google and Bing so people can find you when they search. The tricky part is that no one knows exactly how the algorithms these search engines use work (because that’s basically their secret sauce). But we do know some things you can do to improve your ..read more

And just like that, we enter the last quarter of the year! I am so not ready for this. Like most years, I’m bracing for a busy season now through the end of the year. Between school starting and everyone wanting to get in their projects before the end of the year, I always have a lot to do at this time. But in between, I’ll be savoring the remnants of summer and trying to enjoy the best bits of autumn: crisp mornings, pumpkin everything, Halloween, sweaters, beanies, and boots! I’m trying to be positive about it, can you tell ..read more

One of the biggest jobs your website does is build credibility for you. And there are lots of ways to do that, but social proof is a super powerful one. What does that mean? It means showing other people have already had a great experience using your product or working with you. Testimonials are one awesome way to do that, but another great way is to display the logos of big, reputable companies you’ve worked with or been featured by. Why does this help build credibility? Well, because if those companies trusted you enough to work with you, then so can Suzie who found you on Instagram ..read more

Ok, but seriously….. how is it September already? I’m not ready to let summer go yet! Even though I love Halloween, it always seems like autumn comes too quickly for me. And I feel like I’m in the minority here with pumpkin spice everything already popping up. But it’s coming, whether we’re ready for it or not! In my little corner of the universe I’m settling into a new school routine with my 5-year-old-first-time-kindergartener, my workload is currently steady + manageable, I’ll be going to one more summer concert this month (that’ll make 6!), and I’m about to book out my last slot for the re ..read more

One of the first steps to take when you start the branding process is to begin defining your brand. It’s also probably one of the more difficult tasks and involves a lot of time spent thinking about your business and target audience. What appeals to them? What do they like? What magazines do they read? Where do they shop? You get the picture. As a visual person, obviously the easiest way for me to do this is…you guessed it, VISUALLY. So over the past few months I’ve started collaborating with clients on a mood board to kick off their branding package and it has blown my mind! It ..read more

Happy August my fine friends! We’re winding the summer down and getting ready for school to start, which means lots of folks are getting ready to amp up their businesses now that they’ll have more time with kids gone. At least that’s been the pattern I’ve noticed over the last few years when I start getting an influx of inquiries right around now. This year I’ve been pretty consistently busy through the whole summer and actually only have 2 more project start dates for 2024 ? July was a mix of busy and slow for me, with the launch of 2 brands + websites and 2 more in the pipeline nearly ready ..read more

Your logo is the literal face of your business. It’s the first thing people see and the main visual image that they will remember. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that yours is making the right impression from the very beginning. If your logo looks outdated, boring, or even cheap, you may be losing valuable business when potential customers walk away. While it may be tempting to purchase a premade logo on sites like 99 Designs, Fiverr or Etsy, you may not be getting exactly what you think you are. So if you are on the fence about whether you should invest in a custom logo, then here ..read more