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5 Canva Mistakes That Hurt Your Brand (And How to Fix Them)
Running a business means DIYing your graphics - at least until you can afford to outsource. But common Canva mistakes can make your brand look unprofessional. From overcrowded carousels to poor alignment, these five errors are holding you back. The good news? They're all easy to fix. Learn the simple design tricks that make your graphics look professionally made, even if you're a complete beginner.
"Professional but Fun"
Stop fighting yourself with mismatched fonts. One versatile font family like Poppins - used strategically across Bold, SemiBold, and Regular weights - plus a balanced color palette creates that elusive "professional but approachable" vibe. Learn the exact proportions and implementation checklist for brands that need to be both credible and friendly.
Accessible Design Isn't Just 'Nice to Have’
Think accessible design is complicated? This step-by-step guide shows you how to make your website and social media accessible in 6 months - no tech degree needed.
What's Actually Inside Brand Guidelines
You hear designers banging on about branding guidelines constantly - they're so important, they help with consistency, they make designing easier. But HOW? This complete guide breaks down exactly what goes into branding guidelines, from mission and values to logos, colours, and fonts. Whether you're DIYing your brand or working with a designer, you'll learn what to include and why each element matters. Plus, grab my free Canva template to get started today!
The Moon on a Stick (and Why You Deserve It)
Ever been told you're asking for "the moon on a stick" when describing your dream brand? That your vision is too bold, too weird, or just too... you? Here's the truth: unless you're literally asking for the actual moon, you deserve a brand that's unmistakably yours. The problem with "realistic" branding isn't that it's practical - it's that it keeps you small. Safe, generic brands get lost in the noise, attract the wrong clients, and make showing up for your business feel exhausting. Your uniqueness isn't something to water down or squeeze into a beige Canva template. It's your competitive advantage. When you stop settling for "good enough" and invest in strategic brand design that feels perfectly you, magic happens. Your dream clients can finally find you.
DIY-ing Your Website?
When you first start thinking about your website, you might be thinking: “This is easy - I’ll just quickly put something together, and it’ll be fine!”
But three weeks later, you’re confused, stuck, and seriously considering throwing your laptop out the window.
Let’s avoid that. Here are some tips to get you going smoothly.
Branding for Neurodivergent Business Owners: Making It Work for YOU
Branding can feel like a massive, overwhelming task - especially if you're neurodivergent.
There’s a lot of noise out there about what you 'should' do, but guess what? Your brand doesn’t have to follow the usual rules. It just needs to feel like YOU and attract the people who’ll get you.