Re-Branding a Writers Conference, Phase 2
Two months ago, we shared the steps we’ve been taking to re-brand the West Coast Christian Writers Conference (I volunteer on the Board of Directors). We changed the name of the organization, revamped...
View ArticleGoogle to Penalize Websites that Aren’t Mobile-Friendly Starting April 21, 2015
If you own a mobile device, you probably do Google searches on that device. Google says that 94 percent of U.S. smartphone users search for local information on their phones. Starting April 21, 2015,...
View ArticleBranding an Author who Writes in Multiple Genres
Just under a year ago, the Blogging Bistro team designed and developed a custom, one-page website for Thomas Locke (read about it here). Locke, an established novelist who is building a new brand under...
View ArticleBook Giveaway Contest Thru December 12
I’ve got a spanking new copy of Emissary up for grabs. Emissary is book 1 in the Legends of the Realm fantasy series by Thomas Locke, who happens to be a Blogging Bistro client. Book 2 in the series,...
View ArticleNon-Profit Mountain River Youth Ranch gets new logo and website
I love working with small organizations that make a significant impact in their community. Mountain River Youth Ranch does just that. Their equine program supports struggling and at-risk children, ages...
View ArticleSometimes, when your business gets destroyed, it’s a good thing
When Angela Welsh learned that the office complex in which her business is located was slated for demolition, her world shifted. Angela, who owns a hair salon and spa, immediately started searching for...
View ArticleAward-winning Author Tessa Afshar gets a website makeover
When award-winning author, Tessa Afshar, contracted with Tyndale House Publishers, they mutually decided to refresh her website. [tweet this image]We built Tessa’s original website several years ago,...
View ArticleThe Logo Design Process, Start-to-Finish
Creating a logo from the wisp of an idea is an exciting process. I’m going to show you the exact steps my team goes through when we design a logo for a client. Our client, José Balcells, volunteered to...
View ArticleLogo: An Important Graphic Needed to Showcase Your Brand
The Blogging Bistro team designed this logo for the LIT Masterclass, sponsored by West Coast Christian Writers. Brand Identity The Blogging Bistro team has partnered with West Coast Christian Writers...
View ArticleMy Surprising Journey from Blogger to Author (Guest Column)
Note from Laura: A few weeks ago, I received an email from Susie Crosby, a writer with whom I did some blog coaching two years ago. During that consulting session, we sat on the porch of a cute coffee...
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