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practical design Advice + encouragement for small businesses

June 6, 2018
Planning for Success: Simplify Your Client Intake Process with Acuity

Have you ever found yourself spending what feels like 2,000 hours emailing clients back and forth to discuss schedules for meetings or consultations? Yep, I feel you. It wasn't long after I took my design business full time that I began experiencing inbox overwhelm. I felt like I was constantly getting bombarded with emails, and […]

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March 7, 2018
Which Website Platform is Best for Me? WordPress vs. Squarespace vs. ShowIt

So, you're thinking about building out a new website...exciting! And now it's time for you to consider a host, a domain, a website platform...Wordpress vs. Squarespace vs. ShowIt -- it can be a little overwhelming! Especially if you're new to a lot of this. But it's worth it! Having a strong website presence can do […]

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March 2, 2018
Your Comprehensive Guide to Logo File Types

Y'all, I have a really exciting resource to share with you today. Seriously, this is gold. A couple of weeks ago I introduced you to Morgan Stapp. She is an ABSOLUTE gem and a super talented fellow designer. I am so thankful to have met her, and cannot emphasize enough how valuable it is to […]

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February 16, 2018
The Stress-Free Method To Identifying Your Ideal Client

Raise your hand if you're a small business owner who feels like you've been trying to do it all lately ✋ Yep, I've been there, too. You and I wear a lot of different hats on a daily basis and it can be overwhelming trying to keep your biz afloat while building a foundation that […]

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January 9, 2018
#TipTuesday: What is the Pantone Color Matching System and why should I care?

Hey! Can I get real nerdy on your for a sec? #itsbecauseiloveyou #ipromise Are you a small business owner who gets your logo/branding regularly printed, embroidered, or otherwise reproduced? Are you ever frustrated by the lack of color accuracy or confused as to how you can assure that the colors match next time? Pantone Color […]

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November 16, 2017
One of my new FAVORITE websites for Creative (Introverted) Lady Bosses + My Interview!

Caitlin, here. FUN NEWS! I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Stacy Carosa of The Natural Wanderer, a website/online community with a mission to help soulful, creative business owners (like you and I) become, discover, celebrate, and LOVE our best self — in business and in life. ➡ Read the Interview Now: Soul […]

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November 6, 2017
Client Spotlight: #IChooseBeauty

One of the reasons I LOVE being a graphic designer is the opportunity I'm given to meet AMAZING humans doing amazing work. Sahar of "I Choose Beauty" is definitely one of those humans. After years of struggling with depression, Sahar decided to choose beauty and start documenting the beauty she saw each day with a photo. […]

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September 25, 2017
Featured on Kira-Whitney.com: Ember & Co Branded Photoshoot

If any of you have seen my last professional photoshoot, you know that I've been long overdue for a update. Not because the photos were anything less than perfection (Kira did those, too, and she is an amazing photographer) — but because I've changed my look so much over the last few years! Just look […]

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September 15, 2017
Logo Design for the Non-Designer [FREE Logo Design Checklist]

How do you successfully hire someone to do something that isn't within your zone of genius? Especially when you have no idea what to look for? My boyfriend and I recently experienced this when we hired contractors for a home renovation project. We knew enough to know that we needed help. However, once we started […]

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July 7, 2017
Meal Planning Printable FEATURED on Creative Market!

  Celebrating a little victory today! Ember & Co's "Every Meal Counts" Meal Planning Printable has been featured on Creative Market's "This Week's Fresh Design Products: Vol. 84"! Happy Fri-yay to Ember & Co! Sometimes it's the small, unexpected wins that mean the most, am I right? Tell me about one of your recent little […]

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Caitlin Shannon, Founder of Ember & Co Website Design Studio

Hey, friend.

I’M CAITLIN, YOUR DESIGNER & BRAND ADVOCATE.

Let’s take your profits and professionalism to the next level…in a way that is authentic, practical, and sustainable.

The most successful (and sane) brand marketing is authentic and infused with purpose. I’m here to uncover your natural superpowers and showcase them.

It's time to bring calm, clarity, and joy to your marketing efforts.

Meet CAitlin

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