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Good, Better, Best: Our Top Recommendations for WordPress Website Hosting

wordpress hosting

May 6, 2020

by Angela Noble

What are the differences between hosting platforms? Why are some so much more expensive? What is the best starter server? All your questions answered as we take a look at three hosts we reccomend time after time.

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing a Logo for Your Company

logo design

May 5, 2020

by Andrew Hoffman

A logo is a brand’s most immediate and visible communication tool. A well-designed logo tells everything someone needs to know about a brand: its identity, character, and personality. A logo designed with clear intentions sends a very precise and comprehensive message about what a brand is all about.

Lockdown Letters

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April 13, 2020

by Angela Noble

We're giving away free sets of 10 cards featuring our shimmering gold interlocking antique lock and key design. Just follow us on Instagram and message us your address!

Sync Zoom attendees with MailChimp

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March 9, 2020

by Cris Noble

Syncing a Zoom webinar registrant list to your MailChimp, with the help of Zapier.

Guidelines for Alt Text on the Web

web design

October 7, 2019

by Angela Noble

Always include alt text on images on your website to achieve accessibility for all users, which will result in ADA compliance and enhanced SEO.

Send It – Maximizing Email Marketing

email

October 6, 2019

by Noble Intent Studio

Email generates $40 for every $1 spent, making it the most cost-effective marketing strategy with a 4,000% ROI.

Noble Intent Studio is Recognized by Clutch as a Leading Digital Marketing Agency in 2019

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March 10, 2019

by Angela Noble

Noble Intent Studio has our clients’ best interests as our number one priority. That’s why clients like Urban Kitchen Group, Planned Parenthood, and Intuit TurboTax trust us.

Powerful Internet Marketing Strategies You Can Implement Immediately

email marketing social media marketing

February 25, 2018

by John Hawthorne

You know that internet marketing is important. You know that you need to promote your business online. But how do you do that? Here are some simple strategies to get started immediately.

6 Guidelines For Writing Successful B2B Lead Generating Emails

email marketing

January 30, 2018

by Kevin Nelson

Achieve your marketing goals with these six simple guidelines for successful B2B email marketing.

The great HTTP to HTTPS migration

web development

September 10, 2017

by Cris Noble

After years of prodding, Google is finally pushing everyone over the HTTPS ledge. Here are some things to keep in mind for the transition.

What is WordPress? The answer(s) might surprise you.

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September 5, 2017

by Angela Noble

Most people think WordPress is a blogging platform or a theme-based, ready-made website builder. While both of these uses are accurate and common, the WordPress platform can be so much more.

10 Ways To Make Your Lead Generation Website Convert On The First Visit

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April 11, 2017

by Brad Schorr

Visitors convert on their first visit to a site more than 80 percent of the time.

6 Must-Haves for Donation-Driven Websites

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February 10, 2017

by Angela Noble

We looked at 9 donation-driven, non-profit websites and noticed they all had 6 things in common. Follow these guidelines for a high-conversion design!

The Crazy Egg Guide to Email Marketing Software Providers

email marketing

October 26, 2016

by Angela Noble

Read on for comprehensive reviews of MailChimp, AWeber, Campaign Monitor, Emma, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, IBM Marketing Cloud, and Adobe Campaign Enterprise Solution.

Neon Signs of the Eastern Sierras

design typography

August 2, 2016

by Angela Noble

Neon signs encountered on a 400 mile drive through the Eastern Sierras

Automatic City Lookup with Google's Location API

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January 10, 2016

by Cris Noble

Decrease form fatigue by using Google's location API to lookup a City and State from a ZIP code.

Using the MailChimp API to Collect Email Signups

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September 29, 2015

by Cris Noble

A real-world application of MailChimp's API: custom building a super MailChimp simple signup form without using any external scripts.

Good design is like a good burger.

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September 12, 2015

by Angela Noble

The value of a well-designed website or logo that achieves business objectives is equitable to the cost.

Developing a 1940s-inspired Color Palette for Kensington Video

design

August 23, 2015

by Angela Noble

Since Kensington Video is very film-focused, we set our sights on film and art from the 1940s era to lend inspiration...

Blogging Basics for Businesses

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June 27, 2015

by Angela Noble

Learn why you should be blogging and how to start!

SEO Basics

seo development business

May 6, 2015

by Cris Noble

Four foundational steps toward better search engine visibility.

5-Step Plan for Social Media Marketing

social marketing

April 14, 2015

by Angela Noble

5 steps and resources to help you start using social media for your business.

Quantified Anything: Turning Google Sheets into a Backend Database

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April 2, 2015

by Cris Noble

How to use Google Sheets as a simple backend solution for a small website.

What I learned at the 2015 AIGA Y Conference in San Diego

design conference

April 1, 2015

by Angela Noble

A rundown of all the speakers and key things I took away from each of their talks.

Get back to nature with Pantone’s Spring 2015 Color Palette.

design

February 15, 2015

by Angela Noble

Expect to see more nature-inspired, minimalistic hues in Spring 2015.

Center and crop images with two lines of CSS

css development

January 22, 2015

by Cris Noble

How to tackle a hard but common problem with nothing but CSS. Three more lines can get you retina support. Beautiful cover images are only a step away.

4 Power-Couples Who Inspire Us

design

December 22, 2014

by Angela Noble

Cris and I have a business partnership, but we’re also life partners. There are quite a few famous power-couples in the art and design world who we admire. Here are our top 4.

Open City Data

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December 22, 2014

by Cris Noble

There are many cities around the United States and the world which are opening up their data sets to the public. San Diego wants to be next, here is a head start.

How I reached 1,681 people on Facebook in less than 24 hours: A guide to contest fundraising.

social marketing

December 14, 2014

by Angela Noble

Giving is a great thing to do any time of year, but as long as everyone is sharing what they’re giving on this “special” date, why not take advantage of that and do a little social marketing.

5 Ways to Turn an Error into an Opportunity: Designed 404 Pages

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September 14, 2014

by Angela Noble

A 404 page is what a user sees when they attempt to navigate to a page that doesn’t exist on a website. It’s a necessary component of any website, but why not use it for something more than just an error message?

If email marketing isn’t part of your marketing strategy, you’re losing out! Plus, 5 things you need to get started with email marketing.

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July 23, 2014

by Angela Noble

Email marketing yields a very high return on investment. According to research conducted by Experian, for every $1 spent, $44.25 is the average return on email marketing investment.

How to (Properly) Save Images for the Web

web design development

July 21, 2014

by Cris Noble

Saving images for the web can be a confusing topic, so here we present our philosophy for saving images for use on the web. When you break it down it comes down to three simple steps.

How to Buy a Domain Name

development

May 20, 2014

by Cris Noble

Everybody needs a personal domain name. This is how to find and buy one.

Design Basics & Tips for Non-Designers

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April 12, 2014

by Angela Noble

Your success may very well depend on good design. And not just the success of the personal website or project you’re working on now. A basic understanding of design principles also makes you more a more marketable professional in any industry.

Hosting Your Domain Name With Pancake.io

development

February 17, 2014

by Cris Noble

I’m on a quest to find the simplest, cheapest way to get the content you create to show up on a browser that’s pointed to a domain name that you own. Right now the easiest front-runner is Pancake.io.

Get Ready for Fall with Pantone’s Fall 2014 Color Palette

design

February 6, 2014

by Angela Noble

The color of the year, Radiant Orchid, is at the center of this season’s color palette. This vibrant and bold handful of hues is sure to help you jump into the season in style!

Be on-trend this spring with Pantone’s Spring 2014 Color Palette.

design

November 21, 2013

by Angela Noble

Expect to see soft pastels paired with vivid brights to “create a colorful equilibrium” in Spring 2014.

5 Big Brands Use Animated GIFs in Emails in a Not-So-90s Way!

design email marketing

July 14, 2013

by Angela Noble

When most people think of animated GIF images, thoughts of terrible 90s “designs” come to mind. As these brands demonstrate, animated GIFs are making a not-so-90s comeback!

Get a fresh start this spring with Pantone’s Spring 2013 Color Palette

design

March 20, 2013

by Angela Noble

Spring colors suggest renewal, excitement, and a fresh start. I’m looking forward to what the next season has in store, and I’m excited about Pantone’s Spring 2013 Color Report!

The Success of Your Business Depends on Design

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February 12, 2013

by Angela Noble

The visual design of your logo, business cards, website and marketing materials are the modern-day storefront of your business.

Tagline Tips to Boost Conversion Rates

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January 3, 2013

by Angela Noble

Just do it. Where’s the beef? Have it your way. Can you pair these taglines with their respective brands? I’m guessing you can. That’s because good taglines do their job…

5 Strategies for Improved A/B Testing

conversion optimization testing

December 28, 2012

by Angela Noble

Improving your A/B testing methods will give you a better glimpse into user behavior and ultimately help increase your conversion rate.

6 Email Marketing Software Reviews: Software For Every Budget

email marketing marketing business

December 17, 2012

by Angela Noble

Looking for email marketing software that has all the features you want at the price you’re looking to pay? These are unbiased reviews of six email marketing providers for any budget ranging from free to enterprise email marketing solutions.

7 Outstanding Example Presentations Using Prezi

business marketing design

October 29, 2012

by Angela Noble

Prezi is a presentation tool that helps transform lack-luster, static presentations into engaging presentations that tell a story.

5 Free Marketing Tools from Google You Need to Know About

business marketing

September 28, 2012

by Angela Noble

With more than 1 billion search queries submitted to Google every day, Google houses a lot of data. Luckily for marketers, Google offers some great, free tools that provide access to this data.

11 Industry Leading Mobile Websites And Why They Work

web design conversion optimization

August 30, 2012

by Angela Noble

In the U.S., 50% of all cell phones are smartphones. Yet even with half the market accessing the web from a cell phone, mobile optimized sites are not as frequent as you might think.

Resources and Rules For Web Typography Newbies

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August 10, 2012

by Angela Noble

Typography on the web has opened up to more than just web safe fonts. With web fonts on the rise, web typography is becoming a lot more interesting – and challenging.

6 Rules Every Minimalist Web Designer Should Live By

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May 28, 2012

by Angela Noble

It’s important to remember that adding more elements to your design doesn’t equate to adding more value. Elements omitted from your design are just as important as what is kept.

Six Rule-Breaking Websites That Defy The Design Grid

design web design

May 10, 2012

by Angela Noble

Even in a design where the grid isn’t apparent, there is most likely an underlying grid system that the designer used as a foundation to build on and establish order and hierarchy.

Tired of Lorem Ipsum? Check Out These 12 Hilarious Image and Text Placeholders

design

March 30, 2012

by Angela Noble

Lorem ipsum can get a little boring if you use placeholder text often. And why fill your beautiful site with boring grey boxes when you’re waiting on images from a client? Try one of these hilarious alternatives for image and text placeholders!

3 Ways Color Gives Meaning To Design

design

March 13, 2012

by Angela Noble

Color is one of the most important design elements, if not the most important. Whether intentional or not, colors give meaning to design. They spur emotions and express values.

How to Create Remarkable Websites For Boring Products

design web design

March 5, 2012

by Angela Noble

Most web design projects don’t involve remarkable products. We live in the real world, where designing just another law firm website is the norm.

8 Typography Design Elements To Consider for Print & Web Design

design typography

January 24, 2012

by Angela Noble

Whether you’re designing for print or the web, good typography helps balance the visual structure of your design between the content and the visuals.