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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.
How to Know If You Need Custom Branding or If Templates Will Work
Here's what most designers won't tell you: you don't need a custom brand and logo on day one of your business. Controversial? Maybe. But when you're juggling admin, marketing, sales, and customer service, a rigid brand isn't what you need - flexibility is. Learn how to use templates and DIY tools like Canva to build visual consistency (without the overwhelm), plus the unmistakable signs that signal you're ready to level up to a full custom brand. Spoiler: it's not about budget - it's about knowing who you're talking to and what you want to say.
"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.
Your Brand Should Work For You, Not Against You
Running a business shouldn't mean wrestling with your brand at 2AM. If you're exhausted from DIY design projects that never feel quite right, constantly second-guessing your visual choices, or avoiding social media because nothing feels "on brand" anymore - you're not alone. Your brand should be working for you, saving you time and helping you show up with confidence. Instead, it's become a burden that's holding you back from focusing on what really matters: growing your business and serving your clients. The truth is, when your brand doesn't fit, everything feels harder - from creating content to launching new offers. But it doesn't have to stay this way.
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.