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5 Signs Your Small Business Website Is Due for a Refresh

June 4, 2026 //  by ellen//  Leave a Comment

Your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your business. While your company may have grown and evolved over the years, your website may not have kept pace. Many business owners assume they need a completely new website when something feels off. In reality, a strategic refresh can often make a significant …

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Category: Brand Building, Social Media Marketing, Website DesignTag: Buffalo graphic design, buffalo website designer, storybrand website, website design

Christopher Gengo Coaching Partners logo design by Ellen Morse, Buffalo, NY graphic designer

Why AI-Generated Branding Is Making Brands Look the Same

May 29, 2026 //  by ellen//  Leave a Comment

Why So Many Brands Look the Same Right Now Open Instagram or scroll through a few websites, and you’ll start to notice something: many brands are beginning to look surprisingly similar. Very little stands out. So many designs are using trendy fonts and similar motifs and color palettes. Let’s face it, AI-powered design tools have …

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Category: Brand Building, Design business, Logo DesignTag: Buffalo graphic design, creativity, entrepreneurship, logo design, running a business

Business card layout by creative designer, Ellen Morse, Buffalo NY

Business cards 101: design and printing tips

March 21, 2025 //  by ellen//  Leave a Comment

Recently, I’ve come across many entrepreneurs who are just starting out and need a business card. Some go with digital cards, but if you are printing cards and you’re doing it yourself, here are a few important considerations to keep in mind: 1. Correct color formatting Please make sure all of your files are in …

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Category: Design business, Printed marketing materials, Printed marketing materials, Running a freelance design business, women-owned businessTag: Buffalo graphic design, business card layout, business cards Buffalo

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  • Why AI-Generated Branding Is Making Brands Look the Same
  • What Makes a Greeting Card Feel Personal?

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