For those of you who frequent my blog, you know that we launched our new website and blog design last week. We were one of the lucky few to gain access to the all new Showit 5 design software before it is available to the public. This was my second opportunity to be a beta tester for Showit, as I was one of the first users all the way back in 2008, when the company originally launched. I’m not going to lie, having the opportunity to dig into all that Showit 5 has to offer was such a huge honor and I was absolutely humbled. As member of the Showit family for eight years, this was a very big deal for me and I couldn’t be more proud or excited for this amazing company and the incredible people who make up the Showit Crew. Their hard work and dedication has resulted in something so special and unique, in the world of website and blog design, Showit 5 is a game-changer.
I received several messages last week in regards to my website, blog & brand. Here’s a few of those questions with my answers, just in case any of you reading this are curious, too.
Q: Who designed your website & blog?
A: ME!! That’s the beauty and power of Showit 5, YOU have the power and the tools necessary to design a website and blog that YOU have been dreaming of. Without knowing code. For reals!!
Q: How long did it take you to design your website?
A: The basic bones of my website were completed in one day. After going through all of the details, making adjustments and finalizing the design, I spent about 20-30 hours in total. Keep in mind, I had to learn HOW to use the new platform and familiarize myself with all of the changes and work through some of the software bugs, as a beta tester. Because the software is so new, there weren’t many tutorials or guidelines to follow, as the testers, we were able to help create some of the tutorials and make some requests to improve the software.
Q: Who branded your company?
A: I branded my company. I had a little help with my logo several years ago, but other than that, my brand is the result of years of exploring who I am, what I love, what I am all about and who my target demographic is. It is an honest reflection of me.
Q: Can you help me brand my business?
A: YES!! Our online mentoring sessions are PERFECT for the branding journey. I would love to help you unveil your authentic brand!! More details can be found on our Evoke Mentoring page.
When it came time for me to get serious about my website and blog overhaul, I decided to create a brand board to get everything in order. I wasn’t looking to change my brand much, just clean it up a bit and revamp the color scheme. Over the past few years, I have been focused and dedicated to building my Young & Free brand and I am quite happy with where I am at with that. Here’s a little peek at my branding board, which I used as the inspiration behind my new website and blog. Much love!!
