“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

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

If there’s one thing that Nine10 believes in, it’s making Marketing accessible to everyone. Industry Jargon is a really great way to gatekeep people from accessing their full potential and learning new skills. So let’s talk about it!! What is a Backlink? In its simplest form, backlinks is a term used for a link to […] The post Backlinks Back, Alright! appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more

Marketing is all about targeting your customers by figuring out what they need and how you can give it to them. It’s really easy to say “My product will solve xyz problem.” But it goes deeper than that, as marketers, we want to address our customer’s deepest desires.  Ca$hvertising by Drew Eric Whitman is a […] The post Understanding Your Customer’s Deepest Desires appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more

When it comes to marketing, Especially digital marketing, understanding your audience informs the whole process. Your audience will be how you decide what graphics to use, what headlines will stop them, and what language will get them interested in you. It’s an integral part of reaching the right people and getting your brand in front […] The post Who is Your Audience, Really? appeared first on nine10 - Brand, Web & Training Agency in Alberta ..read more