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Branding

How to Add a Sitemap and Schema to Your Showit Website

When I first launched my Showit site, I assumed Google would just find it. It didn’t. If you’ve recently rebranded or built a new site and you’re wondering why you’re not showing up in search, two small things usually fix it: a sitemap and schema. Here’s what they are, why they matter, and how I […]

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Branding

Premade Logo & Brand Kit for Photographers — Meet Talia Blake

If you’ve been searching for a premade logo for photographers that actually feels like you — not just another generic script font on a white background — this is the one worth stopping for. Talia Blake is a complete Canva brand kit designed for wedding and portrait photographers who are ready to show up with […]

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Branding

Why You Keep Rebranding Your Business (And What’s Actually Causing It)

If you keep rebranding your business, you’re not alone. Many early-stage business owners find themselves redesigning their brand over and over, trying to make it feel “right.” Maybe you keep rebranding your business without understanding why. Maybe you’ve redesigned your logo three times this year. That cycle—constant redesigns, overthinking visual details, and second-guessing decisions—is rarely […]

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Branding

Should I Rebrand My Business? What to Check First (Before You Redesign)

If you’ve asked yourself, “Should I rebrand my business?” you’re not alone. Most new business owners hit a point where their brand starts to feel… off. Your website feels unfinished. Your colors feel random. Your logo doesn’t match the level of work you’re doing. So you start changing things. Again. This post will help you […]