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		<title>Savvy Video Production for Your Business</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>How can video help your business? Perhaps you need a tool to help increase sales leads? Maybe you’re looking for a compelling way to share your brand message and values with potential clients. Or maybe you want to communicate with your employees so that your customer service is consistent. Video has always been a fantastic [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/video-production-tips/savvy-video-production-for-your-business/">Savvy Video Production for Your Business</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.originalginger.com">Original Ginger</a>.</p>]]></description>
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How can video help your business? Perhaps you need a tool to help increase sales leads? Maybe you’re looking for a compelling way to share your brand message and values with potential clients. Or maybe you want to communicate with your employees so that your customer service is consistent.</p>
<p>Video has always been a fantastic way to portray brand image, convey trust (through customer testimonials), demonstrate a product or service, or to inform and/or train investors and employees. Even with the countless new social media marketing vehicles available today, video is still the foremost method when it comes to delivering a compelling message. Most people prefer to watch video than read a ton of copy.</p>
<p>At the end of the day, you want to persuade and motivate your customers in a positive way.</p>
<p>So, let’s get started with some questions and answers that will serve as a guideline when you embark on the journey of producing a corporate video.</p>
<h3>Do it yourself or hire a professional?</h3>
<p>Here are some questions you need to ask yourself. How do you want your customers to see you? Will a video created by you communicate the professional quality of your business?</p>
<h3>How to choose the right professional?</h3>
<p>When you hire a professional they should have experience, the right equipment, appropriate editing software, and access to script writers, royalty free music and voiceover talent required for a successful end product.  They should also be knowledgeable about branding and even social media depending on the application. They should be willing to agree in advance on a production schedule (pre-production, scripting, location shooting, video editing, sound sweetening, DVD authoring, duplication, and delivery). Lastly, ask to see their portfolio and ensure they can assist you with a strong video concept and deliver it well.  Something as simple as lighting can make or break your end result.</p>
<h3>What should a Producer ask you PRIOR to getting started?</h3>
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<li>What type of video do you require?</li>
<li>Is this project an investment briefing, product video, sizzle advertisement, traditional commercial, infomercial, or training video?</li>
<li>Where will your audience be watching the video – on the web, on a DVD, or at a live event?</li>
<li>What level of quality (aka production value) will you require – web definition or high definition?</li>
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<h3>How long would you like the video to be?</h3>
<p>Depending on what type of video you would like to create (TV commercial, training video etc.) the length of the video needs to be considered:</p>
<h3>What do you hope to accomplish with your video?</h3>
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<li> What is your message?</li>
<li>Who are you trying to reach?</li>
<li>What is your budget?</li>
<li>Do you have a deadline?</li>
<li>Do you have an outline for the content of the video?</li>
<li>Do you have approval for use of graphics, products, and logos? These are legal clearances so you don’t have any issues once the video is released to your target audience.</li>
<li>Have you got location options determined?</li>
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<h3>What Kind of Cost Are You Looking At?</h3>
<p>A simple internet video of about a minute or so in length can be as little as $1,500 USD. It may sound like a lot, but quality video takes time, and what you are really buying is experience. A producer who knows what they are doing can maximize a budget to get you the most bang for your buck—and do it quickly.</p>
<p>Once shooting is complete, the video editor will combine the video, audio and graphics to create a rough cut; you’ll review the rough cut and agree on any changes needed before it goes into final production.</p>
<p>And you’ll then be able to add video to your suite of tools to help promote your corporate messages.</p>
<p>Video works. Use it.</p>
<h3>Here’s a Checklist we find helpful to prepare for video production projects:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Create a description of what your company, product or service does.</li>
<li>Think about your Goals/Objectives and what you want to communicate with this video and why?</li>
<li>What type of content needs to be included?</li>
<li>What are the main features/benefits of your products/services?</li>
<li>Are you providing a solution to a problem with your services/products?</li>
<li>Which features do you want to promote in this production?</li>
<li>What do you feel is the most important message for your viewers to take away? What is the call to action (CTA)?</li>
<li>Consider your main competitors. Are they using video to promote their businesses?</li>
<li>What separates you from your competitors?</li>
<li>Describe your target audience in demographic terms and also what motivates them, what keeps them up at night, and what barriers or ”pain points” are they facing that could lead them to need your product or service.</li>
<li>How would your brand make your customers’ lives better? How do you address the above mentioned barriers/“pain points”, especially in comparison to other offerings out there?</li>
<li>Are there any “DOs and DON&#8217;Ts” in terms of the video (i.e., tone to use or avoid, buzzwords to use or avoid)?</li>
<li>Are there any videos or styles that you would like to emulate in this production?</li>
<li>Distribution media – how are you going to deliver this video (TV, Direct Marketing DVDs, Online Viral Video Marketing, Website Video Conventions or Tradeshows etc.)?</li>
<li>Do you already have a script?</li>
<li>Do you want to use a host, just voice-over (narration) or just music and graphics?</li>
<li>Do you have any raw video footage/b-roll, available?</li>
<li>How do you visualize your products/services being featured in this production?</li>
<li>Do you need another language version besides English?</li>
<li>When do you need this project to be completed?</li>
<li>Do you have a certain budget for this project?</li>
</ul>
<p>We hope you find our checklist helpful and if you decide to go with professional video production, we’d be happy to discuss your project with you. We provide video production services to businesses in the Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, Surrey and great Fraser Valley areas of BC.</p>
<p>In the meantime, we invite you to <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/portfolio">visit our portfolio</a> to see some of the video we have produced. <strong>Give us a call at <span style="color: #ef4035;">778.298.1966</span> to book a consultation.</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:16:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Brand Personality &#124; Brand Identity &#124; Brand Recognition To continue our series on Brand (Brand Personality, Brand Identity, Brand Recognition) and Logo Design we wanted to share our Top 20 favourite picks for current Commercials we think are inspiring and that represent their brand well. The success of these commercials lies in the fact that [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/logo-design-branding/top-10-commercials-brand-inspiration/">Top 20 Favourite Commercials For Brand Inspiration</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.originalginger.com">Original Ginger</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>To continue our series on <strong>Brand </strong>(<em>Brand Personality, Brand Identity, Brand Recognition</em>) and Logo Design we wanted to share our Top 20 favourite picks for current Commercials we think are inspiring and that represent their brand well. The success of these commercials lies in the fact that they tell a story, evoke an emotion and are compelling to watch. This is where script, voiceover, music, masterful editing and high definition quality come into play.</p>
<p>So listed below, in no particular order, are our current day commercial favourites.</p>
<h3>No 1 Old Spice</h3>
<p>This one is a compilation of a variety of Old Spice commercials from 2011 and 2012. We couldn&#8217;t pin it down to just one Old Spice commercial. These commercials were so successful that even Sesame Street did a parody.<br />
<a title="Old Spice Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rz7EHi5nd4" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Old Spice Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Old-spice-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="420" /></a></p>
<h3>No 2 Heineken</h3>
<p>This commercial is age sensitive due to the fact they are promoting alcohol so you may have to sign in to YouTube to view it. In our opinion, it is otherwise rated G (General).<br />
<a title="Heineken Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57zo8O5pDXc" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="heineken Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Heineken-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 3 Dove Movement for Self Esteem</h3>
<p>These commercials are about the Dove Movement for Self Esteem and how it relates to the sale of their products. Self Esteem for women is part of the brand message and brand culture. Dove wants you to know that purchasing their products contributes to the well being of your community. We think it&#8217;s pretty powerful stuff. As a result, Dove is more likely to have strong brand loyalty.<br />
<a title="Dove Self Esteem Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CldpFifmVs" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Dove Self Esteem Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dove-self-esteem-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 4 Dos Equis Beer</h3>
<p>With these commercials the actor becomes instantly recognizable for the brand PLUS the tagline has gained traction as well, &#8220;Stay Thirsty, my friends&#8221;.<br />
<a title="Dos Equis Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGM_yxY5yXM" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Dos Equis Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dos-equis-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 5 Duracell</h3>
<p>The brand tagline is &#8220;Trust Your Power&#8221;. With a larger budget, the Duracell brand has the luxury of inviting a celebrity to represent their brand in commercial advertisements. This carries a lot of weight when people make buying decisions; it also makes the product that much more memorable.<br />
<a title="Duracell Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdRrP1Kh9TU" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Duracell Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/duracell-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 6 Gilette</h3>
<p>This commercial goes all out &#8211; yep sexy sells. Yes, it certainly does when you&#8217;ve got Adrien Brody, Gale Garcia Bernal, Andre 3000 and a few super models in your commercial. There&#8217;s something in it for everyone. Add an edgy soundtrack and you&#8217;ve got a winner &#8212; well, we think so.<br />
<a title="Gilette Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0H7tRquCB4" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Gilette Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/gilette-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 7 Nolan&#8217;s Cheddar</h3>
<p>It&#8217;s all about the music. At first, you think that the commercial is a bit harsh but get ready for some great humour and use of soundtrack. Humour &#8212; one of the best ways to share your brand.<br />
<a title="Nolan's Cheddar Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tCtM8UEQv8" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Nolan's Cheddar Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nolan-cheddar-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="420" /></a></p>
<h3>No 8 Ford Mustang</h3>
<p>Once again, the use of humour &#8212; makes for a memorable commercial. Besides, who doesn&#8217;t have a little rebel inside of themselves?!<br />
<a title="Ford Mustang Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPBYNHWUGok" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Ford Mustang Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ford-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="420" /></a></p>
<h3>No 9 Axe</h3>
<p>Time and time again Axe makes the most humourous commercials &#8212; commercials that beg to be shared on social media. Who doesn&#8217;t like a good laugh? The more their commercials are shared, the more brand awareness and recognition is created.<br />
<a title="Axe Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGoU3VH7He4" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Axe Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/axe-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 10 Budweiser</h3>
<p>This one tugs at the heart strings, which is what makes it such a great commercial. Adding an appropriate audio track also creates the mood.<br />
<a title="Budweiser Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPG7PcI67dE" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Budweiser Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/budweiser-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 11 Geico</h3>
<p>Maxwell the Piggy was so successful in his acting debut that he&#8217;s been used in a few commercials since. The Geico Gecko and the Antelopes with Night Vision are also great commercials (not shown here).<br />
<a title="Geico Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fSyx3wZXzM" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Geico Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/geico-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 12 Valspar Paint</h3>
<p>These guys sort of took a page from Telus with their lizard emcees; but, we&#8217;ll forgive the lack of originality given that the commercials are presented in a quality way.  Besides, they did put their own spin on the concept.<br />
<a title="Valspar Paint Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6YOlFbT3kM" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Valspar Paint Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/valspar-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 13 Telus</h3>
<p>It&#8217;s all about the music and the video editing. Did we mention how epic the music is to the success of this commercial&#8230;.. well done!<br />
<a title="Telus Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP4mgObDeUU" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Telus Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Telus-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="420" /></a></p>
<h3>No 14 ADL (Anti Defamation League)</h3>
<p>The brand culture of this organization is a weighty topic all on it&#8217;s own. We think that the producers of this commercial really hit the mark with a combination of appropriate lighting, soundtrack and high quality video production and editing.<br />
<a title="Anti Defamation League Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KyvlMJefR4" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Anti Defamation League Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/adl-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 15 Tim Horton&#8217;s</h3>
<p>No true Canadian could leave Tim Horton&#8217;s commercials off of the list. This commercial in particular captures the richness of Canadian heritage for both our &#8220;love of hockey&#8221; and the many immigrants who have forged a life here in Canada.<br />
<a title="Tim Horton's Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QINv6rebyTU" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Tim Horton's Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tim-hortons-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="420" /></a></p>
<h3>No 16 Got Milk?</h3>
<p>What list would be complete without one of the commercials from these guys&#8230;. of course, having the budget to include a celebrity like &#8220;The Rock&#8221; makes it even better.<br />
<a title="Got Milk Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpOeHnotqDQ" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Got Milk Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/got-milk-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 17 Dodge Ram Trucks</h3>
<p>This commercial is more like a short movie. Unbelievable quality with a simple brand message &#8212; be proud if you drive a Dodge Ram Truck.<br />
<a title="Dodge Ram Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMpZ0TGjbWE" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Dodge Ram Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dodge-ram-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 18 Hyundai Sante Fe Car</h3>
<p>We&#8217;re not quite sure how you tie a car commercial in with anti-bullying but these guys pulled it off. Great commercial.<br />
<a title="Hyundai Santa Fe Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPZ8LZQMPys" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Hyundai Santa Fe Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hundai-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 19 Vespa</h3>
<p>Here&#8217;s how Vespa shows that they are always true to their brand. At the same time the commercial has appeal to their fashionable and trendy audience &#8212; the people most likely to purchase their product.<br />
<a title="Vespa Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL6zPmljntM" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Vespa Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/vespa-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3>No 20 Apple Computer</h3>
<p>This list would not be complete without the iconic 1984 Apple Computer commercial. Directed by Ridley Scott it was nationally aired on television during the 3rd quarter of the 1984 Super Bowl football game. The message &#8212; that Apple would revolutionize the world and release us all from stagnant creativity; inspiration for the concept was taken from George Orwell&#8217;s novel by the same name, <em>1984</em>.<br />
<a title="Apple Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zfqw8nhUwA" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Apple Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/apple-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<h3> BONUS 2013 Toyota RAV4</h3>
<p>We needed to round off our list with at least one video that had some four legged friends in it. We think this commercial is memorable with all of the necessary elements for a great branded commercial: humour, a fitting soundtrack (probably custom for the commercial), great video edits and the &#8220;cuteness&#8221; factor of our four legged friends.<br />
<a title="Toyota Commercial" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywVg8eklvL0" rel="wp-video-lightbox"><img alt="Toyota Commercial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/toyota-video-cover.jpg" width="560" height="315" /></a></p>
<p>Need a video to represent your brand? Need someone to help you tell your story? Call Original Ginger (www.originalginger.com) at 778.298.1966 to book your appointment.</p>
<p>In the meantime, stay tuned for a future article on commercials we think best represent brand evolution.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>What is a logo? A logo is a graphic mark used by businesses, organizations or individuals to make their business easily and quickly identifiable in a positive way. Logos can be purely graphic using symbols/icons, simple logotypes/wordmarks, or a combination of both. Examples: &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; What is [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/logo-design-branding/logo-design-how-it-works/">Logo Design &#8211; How It Works</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.originalginger.com">Original Ginger</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<h2>What is a logo?</h2>
<p>A logo is a graphic mark used by businesses, organizations or individuals to make their business easily and quickly identifiable in a positive way. Logos can be purely graphic using symbols/icons, simple logotypes/wordmarks, or a combination of both.</p>
<p>Examples:</p>
<p><div id="attachment_5838" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 164px"><a href="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Sample-pictorial-Logo-websize.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-5838 " alt="Sample Pictorial Logo | Logo Design" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Sample-pictorial-Logo-websize.jpg" width="154" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pictorial Logo</p></div><div id="attachment_5839" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 190px"><a href="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sample-combination-pictorial-and-words-logo.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-5839 " alt="Combination of Pictures and Words for Logo Design" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sample-combination-pictorial-and-words-logo.jpg" width="180" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Combination</p></div><div id="attachment_5840" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 264px"><a href="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sample-wordmark-logo.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-5840 " alt="Wordmark Logo Design" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sample-wordmark-logo.jpg" width="254" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Wordmark</p></div><br />
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<h2>What is logo design and how does it work?</h2>
<p>From the design team perspective, logo design is exciting – it’s an intriguing challenge and inspiring opportunity to make a fundamental difference in the success of a client’s business. From the client perspective it can be an intimidating and disappointing process if they have not hired a professional agency, or have not allocated a reasonable marketing budget for this purpose. On the other hand, with the right expertise, it can be a rewarding, fun, and successful process.  You could say then, that it depends on which shoes you’re standing in.</p>
<h2>So what makes a good logo?</h2>
<ul>
<li>Simplicity</li>
<li>Distinctiveness</li>
<li>Longevity</li>
<li>Versatility</li>
<li>Appropriateness</li>
<li>Scalability</li>
</ul>
<h2>Does the logo need to be literal?</h2>
<div id="attachment_5917" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 235px"><a href="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Canucks-original-logo-example-websize.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5917" alt="Canucks Original Logo Example" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Canucks-original-logo-example-websize.jpg" width="225" height="169" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">THE CANUCKS ORIGINAL LOGO WAS VERY LITERAL &#8212; IT HAD THE HOCKEY STICK TO REPRESENT A HOCKEY TEAM.</p></div>
<p>If the logo design is pictorial, there are two schools of thought on whether the graphic element should show what you do. The first school of thought would dictate that if you are a painter, there should be a recognizable element in the logo like a paint brush. The second would say – you don’t necessarily have to be so literal – you can be bold and make your logo unexpected and distinctive.</p>
<p>Set yourself apart…. isn’t that the point?</p>
<p>Since a logo is a visual representation of the client brand, it’s important to use the right graphic elements and font type to influence how people feel about your brand:</p>
<div id="attachment_5914" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 235px"><a href="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/canucks-logo-example.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5914 " alt="Canucks Logo Example" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/canucks-logo-example.jpg" width="225" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">TODAY&#8217;S CANUCKS LOGO IS A LITTLE MORE UNEXPECTED.</p></div>
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<li>Elegance</li>
<li>Luxury</li>
<li>Tradition</li>
<li>Freshness</li>
<li>Stabililty</li>
<li>Permanence</li>
<li>Trust</li>
<li>Playfulness</li>
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<h2>The Design Process</h2>
<p>Different designers may have different processes but one thing is consistent when it comes to professional logo design; it takes time, it takes creativity and it takes some thought. That’s what sets a “professional logo design” apart from a “cheap logo design”.</p>
<p>Since, it is the starting point of your whole corporate image, do you really want to trust this to an online stock logo shop (yeah, that’ll be original – NOT!) or someone charging $100 and spending a total of one (maybe two) hours on one of the most fundamental components of your brand identity – your future world empire?! Hmmm. I’d go for the professional logo design if it were my business. In fact it is my business; that’s why I’m writing this article. I get enough calls from people who wasted marketing dollars doing it the wrong way first, only to have to start from scratch anyways…</p>
<p>So here’s some “fresh ginger” on our logo design process:</p>
<h2><span style="color: #888888;">Step 1: Initial Consultation</span></h2>
<p>When a client comes to us saying they need a logo designed, the first thing we do is find out as much about them and their business as possible:</p>
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<li>Brand values</li>
<li>Competitors</li>
<li>Target audience</li>
<li>Key differentiators</li>
<li>Applications (how the logo will most be used)</li>
<li>What are the most important things they want potential customers to know about them.</li>
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<p>This process usually requires some real soul searching on their part. We don’t want them to take it lightly – it can affect their total world domination later (well maybe not total world domination – but getting noticed in all the marketing noise out there, in cyberspace especially, can be serious business).</p>
<p>Second, we ask them to provide examples of logos they like and why they like them, as well as logos they DON’T like and why not. We may also engage in some wordplay with the client to determine how they want people to feel about their brand. Wordplay draws out adjectives that resonate with the client so we can translate them visually with the use of shape, colour and font.It’s all about trying to get a <span style="color: #ef4035;"><strong><em>sense of the client’s preferences for dimension, preferred layout, font styles, colour palette and shape</em></strong></span>. Do they prefer logotype/wordmark, a pictorial mark, or a combination of both. Should their logo be realistic or abstract? What is the tone of their brand personality? Will there be a tagline incorporated into the logo?</p>
<p><div id="attachment_5899" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/just-do-it-tagline-example-websize.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-5899 " alt="Tagline example | Original Ginger" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/just-do-it-tagline-example-websize.jpg" width="194" height="194" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF A LARGE BRAND WITH A TAGLINE SO SUCCESSFUL IT CAN BE USED WITHOUT THE LOGO.</p></div><div id="attachment_5903" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 390px"><a href="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/timhortons-tagline-example-websize.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-5903   " alt="Successful tagline for logo design  | Original Ginger" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/timhortons-tagline-example-websize.jpg" width="380" height="194" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">ANOTHER LARGE BRAND WITH A SUCCESSFUL TAGLINE &#8212; THE TAGLINE DRIVES HOME THE FIRST THING THEY WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR BRAND &#8211; THAT IT&#8217;S ALWAYS FRESH!</p></div><br />
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<h2>The Design Approach</h2>
<p>Some designers work as contractors and give the client EXACTLY what they want without some “push back”.</p>
<p>At Original Ginger we are interested in building a long term relationship so sometimes we have to bring things into perspective for a client regarding “good” logo design or advise on typeface/fonts. They may be leaning towards less than optimal designs and not understand why they are not a good idea. In the spirit of “getting the best possible brand logo” for the Client, we are not afraid to give that little “push back” when we feel it is warranted.  After all, they are paying us for our expertise in marketing and design.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #888888;">Step 2: Research and Creative Direction</span></h2>
<p>Next steps – we’ve got some homework to do. Some designers shy away from visual research, preferring to look only within themselves for creative inspiration; but this may be limiting to a design solution. We like to investigate logos of client competitors, review their likes and dislikes from sample logos they sent us, and revisit logos that may have inspired us. We feel it boosts our ability to think “outside of the box”.</p>
<p>During our research we consider the “big picture” of where their brand currently is, and plan a creative direction appropriate to where their brand is going.</p>
<p>Finally, we take all of the information we have collected from previous steps in the process and put it into a creative brief. This is a document the design team can work from to ensure we are on the right track.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #888888;">Step 3: Brainstorming and Creating</span></h2>
<p>Now, this is where our team gets down to brainstorming ideas and concepts. It might begin with a few dozen sketches; but, eventually gets narrowed down to only a few concepts, which we pull into a tool like Illustrator.</p>
<p>A logo design project takes time to get the best results. The design team often benefits from moving away from a project temporarily and letting the ideas just marinate a while &#8212; mature &#8212; before working on them again with fresh creative energy.</p>
<h2>Considerations:</h2>
<ul>
<li>How do the logo designs look in simple black and white?</li>
<li>How do they look in full colour?</li>
<li>How effective will they be when used in various applications?<br />
Web. Print. Newsprint. Large format signs. Stationary.</li>
<li>Do they have all the elements to make a good logo?<br />
Simplicity. Distinctiveness. Longevity. Versatility. Appropriateness. Scalability.</li>
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<h2><span style="color: #888888;">Step 4: Presentation and Client Feedback</span></h2>
<p>After narrowing down and developing the best 2 or 3 logo designs, we present them to the client and encourage them to share the designs with peers and stakeholders. We look forward to gaining their feedback; after all, this isn’t about us – it’s about the client and their relationship with their target audience.  Their initial reactions are important to us because they are the most genuine and authentic – someone seeing it for the first time, just as a potential customer might see it.</p>
<p>At this point, some clients will say, “I love the second one – it’s a go!” Other times the client will say. I like the design, but can we combine elements from all 3 concepts?” to which we might reply “Yes, absolutely” OR “No, we don’t recommend that, and here’s why.”  We like the client to be engaged and informed during the process.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #888888;">Step 5: Adjustments and Final Presentation</span></h2>
<div id="attachment_5888" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 330px"><a href="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/colour-palette-sample.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5888 " alt="Brand Colour Palette | Original Ginger Logo Design" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/colour-palette-sample.jpg" width="320" height="172" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Colour Palette</p></div>
<p>There are always likely to be at least minor revisions to a final chosen concept. Minor revisions might consist of slightly altering the colour palette or moving or resizing graphic elements to get it just right from a client perspective.</p>
<p>Assuming a client does need further revisions after presentation of the concepts, we take their feedback to the drawing board and make the refinements. This is presented one final time to the Client for their approval. Assuming they now LOVE it completely, we create all the various file formats the client may require for print and web in black and white, and color. They receive these in all the appropriate file formats required for web and print.</p>
<div id="attachment_5924" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 446px"><a href="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/font-family-example.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5924" alt="Font Family Example" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/font-family-example.jpg" width="436" height="153" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE FONT FAMILY YOU ARE CONSIDERING.</p></div>
<p>Now, we are prepared for the identity development part of the process. This is optional and consists of documenting logo applications, how to work with the logo, standard layout, colour codes and typography guidelines in the form of a “brand book”.<br />
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<h2><span style="color: #888888;">Step 6: Celebrate Good Times (Fresh Ginger and the Gang)!</span></h2>
<p>If the client is happy we’re happy. So if it’s not popcorn day at the office already, we heat up the popper early, spring some sodas, order in lunch and just soak up the pats on the back we’re giving ourselves for a job well done. We have just been part of our client’s epic new brand launch.</p>
<h2>Closing Comments…</h2>
<p>While a great logo will stand the test of time, even the biggest brands have changed their logos multiple times over the years. It is the nature of a successful growing business to evolve, and changing your brand identity and logo are a part of that evolution.</p>
<p>Many of the items in this article can be applied to web design and social media as well. Once you’ve gone through the process of a professional logo design you’ve set the tone, you’ve chosen the fonts and colour palette, AND you’ve got the feel all sorted out.</p>
<p>Cheers, to your successful business empire!</p>
<p><span style="color: #c0c0c0;"><a href="http://www.originalginger.com"><span style="color: #c0c0c0;">Original Ginger</span></a> is a Digital Agency located in the heart of historic Fort Langley, a hip and artistic suburb of Vancouver BC.</span></p>
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		<title>White Rock Web Design Case Study &#8211; Canadian Hardscape</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>WHITE ROCK WEB DESIGN CLIENT &#8211; CANADIAN HARDSCAPE White Rock, BC based company Canadian Hardscape got started when owner, Ken Ross, set out to create a company synonymous with his personal creativity and passion for quality workmanship and design. He believes the success of every project comes as a result of an entire team communicating [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/case-studies/white-rock-web-design-case-study-canadian-hardscape/">White Rock Web Design Case Study &#8211; Canadian Hardscape</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.originalginger.com">Original Ginger</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<h3><span style="color: #ef4035;">WHITE ROCK WEB DESIGN CLIENT &#8211; CANADIAN HARDSCAPE</span></h3>
<p><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.whiterockcity.ca/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5698" alt="Canadian Hardscape Case Study Masthead | Original Ginger" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Cdn-Hardscape-case-study-masthead.jpg" width="360" height="175" />White Rock, BC</a> based company <a href="http://www.canadianhardscape.com" target="_blank">Canadian Hardscape</a> got started when owner, Ken Ross, set out to create a company synonymous with his personal creativity and passion for quality workmanship and design. He believes the success of every project comes as a result of an entire team communicating and working closely together to achieve the end result. Ken approached <strong><span style="color: #ef4035;">OG</span></strong> to help him build an online presence that represented integrity, teamwork and commitment &#8211; the foundation his company is built on.</p>
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<div class="one-fourth"><strong><span style="color: #ef4035;">OVERVIEW</span></strong><br />
Canadian Hardscape required brand discovery, logo and web design that would present a recognizable corporate image of strength, vision, trust and a strong sense of environmental responsibility or &#8220;eco-friendliness&#8221;. Copy and design needed to be streamlined to make it super easy for website visitors to understand the services available and be able to book a consultation. OG’s challenge was to design brand, logo and web design that appealed to both a residential and commercial online audience.</div>
<div class="one-fourth"><strong><span style="color: #ef4035;">SOLUTION</span></strong><br />
We translated White Rock&#8217;s Canadian Hardscape brand into a simple unique logo design that supports their company culture in both web and print applications.  We implemented a fresh, straight forward, and informative website design on WordPress providing an optimal end-user experience. We wrote approachable and accessible copy with a priority on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) AND clear calls to action.</div>
<div class="one-fourth"><span style="color: #ef4035;"><strong>RESULT</strong></span><br />
The team at Canadian Hardscape can now add portfolio, service and resource information PLUS acquire contact info from website visitors to book appointments. Since the launch of the Canadian Hardscape website:</div>
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<li>Page 1 of Google for “Surrey Hardscape”</li>
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<p><strong>Technology:</strong> WordPress CMS, PHP, CSS, XHTML, Jquery, XML</p>
<p><strong>Integration:</strong> Social Media, Email Marketing</p>
<p><strong>Services Used:</strong> Brand Discovery, Logo Design, Web Design, Copy Writing, Training (WordPress).</p>
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		<title>Hot Tips to Use Pinterest for Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>OG Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>  Stastics show that where social media is concerned, Pinterest and Facebook drive purchasing actions from consumers. With Pinterest in particular, there is an obvious appeal to the visual senses; therefore, it only follows that you get “on board” with savvy images of your products and services. And when we say “on board” we mean [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/original-ginger-infographics/hot-tips-pinterest-for-business/">Hot Tips to Use Pinterest for Business</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.originalginger.com">Original Ginger</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<div class="three-fourths">Stastics show that where social media is concerned, Pinterest and Facebook drive purchasing actions from consumers. With Pinterest in particular, there is an obvious appeal to the visual senses; therefore, it only follows that you get “on board” with savvy images of your products and services. And when we say “on board” we mean create some Pinterest boards, start pinning, and start engaging with other Pinners. Every product you pin can be priced for Pinners to purchase in the matter of a click. Every service you pin can be an ambassador for your brand. Every pin you upload to your boards can become virally shared instantly and expand your audience.</p>
<h2>What is Pinterest?</h2>
<p>According to the Pinterest website, “<em>Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard. Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes. Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests</em>.”</p>
<h2>What do we say Pinterest is?</h2>
<p>We say “It’s a collection of branded storyboards on steroids”. You can show Pinners your business culture, philsophy, pricing, products and services WITHOUT saying a single word — instead you say a thousand words with a single picture! How to get your business started on Pinterest?</p>
<p>We could put together a written guide on “how to’s”. We could offer a step by step webinar. BUT we figured it would just be easier to SHOW YOU the power of imagery by putting together this infographic, “Hot Tips On Pinterest for Business”. Just like previous infographics we’ve shared with you, think of this one as a partial immersion into an unknown world; but in bite-sized pieces. We haven’t added EVERYTHING you can do with Pinterest to boost your business BUT it’s a great place to start…… and you have to start somewhere!</p>
<p>Feel free to share it around with people you think might benefit. We only ask that you keep the infographic intact and unaltered, with proper credit back to us at www.originalginger.com.</p>
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<p>We look forward to seeing how you go about using some of our Hot Tips to create a vibrant Pinterest community. So if you find your way to Pinterest and follow us (<a href="www.pinterest.com/ogagency" target="_blank">www.pinterest.com/ogagency</a>); we’re likely to follow you back!</p>
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		<title>Quick Tips on Facebook For Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>SETTING UP YOUR FACEBOOK BUSINESS PAGE One of the first things we notice with businesses new to Facebook is the ugly looking URL. It doesn&#8217;t look pretty on business cards or  websites and it&#8217;s not easy to share with others. Your first priority is to choose a username for your page that most accurately reflects [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/facebook-tips/facebook-for-business-quick-tips/">Quick Tips on Facebook For Business</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.originalginger.com">Original Ginger</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<h3><span style="color: #cc0000;">SETTING UP YOUR FACEBOOK BUSINESS PAGE</span></h3>
<p>One of the first things we notice with businesses new to Facebook is the ugly looking URL. It doesn&#8217;t look pretty on business cards or  websites and it&#8217;s not easy to share with others. Your first priority is to choose a username for your page that most accurately reflects your brand and company. Here is a helpful link on how to set up a username: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/login.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fusername" target="_blank">Business Page Usernames</a>.  Choose a name you can use consistently across all of your social media profiles (Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+ etc.). and ensure it is available for all profiles <strong>BEFORE</strong> you select it on Facebook. Facebook does NOT allow you to change it again. Keep in mind that your Facebook username cannot use generic terms (e.g., “beer” or “pizza”) by themselves, they must be grammatically correct, no character symbols, and there can be no excessive use of caps unless you are using an acronym.</p>
<p>For more comprehensive steps on how to set up your business page, visit our associated blog post <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/social-media/facebook/feature-your-business-like-a-rockstar-using-facebooks-new-timeline/" target="_blank">&#8220;Feature Your Business Like A Rockstar&#8221;</a>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHAT YOU CAN&#8217;T DO ON FACEBOOK</span></h3>
<p>Facebook clearly states that cover images on personal profile pages must not contain:</p>
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<li>Images with more than 20% text;</li>
<li>Price or purchase information, such as &#8220;40% off&#8221; or &#8220;Download it at our website&#8221;</li>
<li>Contact information, such as web address, email, mailing address or other information intended for your Page&#8217;s About section</li>
<li>References to user interface elements, such as Like or Share, or any other Facebook site features</li>
<li>Calls to action, such as &#8220;Get it now&#8221; or &#8220;Tell your friends&#8221;</li>
<li>False, deceptive or misleading, or infringing on anyone&#8217;s copyright or intellectual property.</li>
<li>Encouragement or incentives for people to upload your cover image to their personal timelines.</li>
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<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5591" alt="Facebook Cover Image Example" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Facebook-cover-image-demo.jpg" width="787" height="477" /></p>
<h3><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHAT YOU CAN DO ON FACEBOOK</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Use a unique image that represents your Page. Maybe a photo of someone using your product or service.</li>
<li>Keep the image fresh changing it up every now and again.</li>
<li>To size your cover image properly we recommend a free image editing software like <a href="http://www.pixlr.com" target="_blank">www.pixlr.com</a>. For appropriate sizes reference our <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/social-media/youtube/twitters-new-look/">Infographic: A Guide to Social Media Image Sizes</a>. For Facebook images with logo or text content on them, use a PNG file for a higher quality result.</li>
<li>Once you upload the cover image, click on it to add a description &#8212; then add all of your contact info. Visit our Facebook page and click on our cover image to see an example: <a href="www.facebook.com/OGAgency" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/OGAgency</a>.</li>
<li>Edit the About section of your personal profile to include a link to your business page. You want to make it easy for people to find. See our example above.</li>
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<h3><span style="color: #cc0000;">RUNNING FACEBOOK PROMOTIONS (SWEEPSTAKES OR CONTESTS)</span></h3>
<p>If you use Facebook to carry on a contest or sweepstake, you must:</p>
<ul>
<li>Include the official rules, offer terms and eligibility requirements and comply.</li>
<li>Use a third party app available on Facebook.com (we recommend North Social)</li>
<li>Include a complete release of Facebook by each entrant or participant.</li>
<li>Acknowledge that the promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Facebook.</li>
<li>Disclose that the participant is providing information to you and not to Facebook.</li>
<li>Not make it a condition of entry to take any action on Facebook other than liking a Page, checking in to a Place, or connecting to your app. You cannot ask them to like a Wall post, comment or upload a photo on a Wall in order to enter.</li>
<li>Not make it a condition of entry to like a Page or check into a Place.</li>
<li>Not use the Like button, as a voting mechanism for a promotion.</li>
<li>Not notify winners through Facebook. You must collect their contact info via the third party app (i.e. North Social) and connect with them outside of Facebook.</li>
</ul>
<p>The Guidelines we list in this article are simply that &#8211; Guidelines. Facebook may change these rules from time to time so be sure to visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/page_guidelines.php" target="_blank">Facebook Page Guidelines</a>.</p>
<p>We hope you find this information helpful. If you did, <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">we&#8217;d appreciate it if you&#8217;d visit our Facebook page and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OGAgency" target="_blank">&#8220;Like Us&#8221;</a></span></strong>. We are always posting helpful tips and tools for social media, web design, video production, email marketing and digital marketing.  Don&#8217;t have the time to manage your own social media profiles? Give us a call &#8212; we can help.</p>
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		<title>Hot Top 20 Blogging Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>First, I&#8217;ll share our article on why a busy business owner should spend their time and energy writing posts for a blog?  Visit our article: http://www.originalginger.com/seo/why-have-a-blog/. This article shares our Hot Top 20 Blogging Tips to get you started: Make a commitment to your blog. Write about what you love and what you know. Be [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/blogs/hot-top-20-on-blogging/">Hot Top 20 Blogging Tips</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.originalginger.com">Original Ginger</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>First, I&#8217;ll share our article on why a busy business owner should spend their time and energy writing posts for a blog?  Visit our article: <a title="Why have a blog" href="http://www.originalginger.com/seo/why-have-a-blog/">http://www.originalginger.com/seo/why-have-a-blog/</a>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ef4035;">This article shares our Hot Top 20 Blogging Tips to get you started:</span></h3>
<ol>
<li>Make a commitment to your blog.</li>
<li>Write about what you love and what you know. Be informative. Provide Value.</li>
<li>Be different. Content is King.</li>
<li>Make it conversational and informal. A blog is where your personality can shine through.</li>
<li>Use imagery. People are very visual.</li>
<li>Formatting matters. Make it inviting and easy to read.  Stick with your branding. Don’t use crazy colours.</li>
<li>Do your research. Pick up tips from other blogs.</li>
<li>Be kind and personable. Respond to questions and comments.</li>
<li>Define your goals before you start writing; for example, maybe you are trying to establish yourself as an expert in your field.</li>
<li>Know your audience. Keep the posts fresh and current.</li>
<li>Write content that is keyword rich, especially if your goal is to increase visibility of your website.</li>
<li>Write at least 300 to 500 words. Balance content volume with shareable info like an infographic.</li>
<li>PLEASE Spell check and proofread. While you&#8217;re at it &#8211; know that it&#8217;s not cool to use all caps (in the online world it&#8217;s tantamount to yelling).</li>
<li>Add share buttons to your blog so your posts are easily shared by others to their social media and via email.</li>
<li>Ensure good use of tags and categories.</li>
<li>Ensure that you add a meta description and meta keywords to EACH post. This is what people will see when Google search pulls up your topic.</li>
<li>Write articles as a guest blogger on other people’s blogs with a bio and backlink to your own website/blog. This has SEO value.</li>
<li>Share your own blog posts to social media including Pinterest. Write articles with value enough that your target audience will want to repin and share it with their followers!</li>
<li>Be consistent. Release one blog post a week if you can – one a month if that’s all you have time for. Blogs with articles over several weeks old appear abandoned and don’t reflect well on your business.  Scheduling tools are available on most blogging platforms including WordPress.</li>
<li>Include your blog as part of your web design so that when you DO get traffic as a result of your well written and informative posts, visitors will check out your website and services/products while they are there.</li>
</ol>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to be a journalist or professional writer to have a blog. If it&#8217;s not something you feel comfortable with, hire a professional for their copy writing expertise. This is a service we also offer at Original Ginger. Call us at 778.298.1966 and we can chat about a blog package that will work for you.</p>
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		<title>Vancouver Web Design Case Study &#8211; Culinary Concierge</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 01:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>VANCOUVER WEB DESIGN CLIENT &#8211; CULINARY CONCIERGE With over 20 years experience, the world-class chef and founder of Vancouver, BC based company Culinary Concierge, Christine Couvelier, assists food industry clients in creating award-winning food products, services and strategies that help build their brands and keep them ahead of market trends. Christine asked OG to translate [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/case-studies/vancouver-web-design-case-study/">Vancouver Web Design Case Study &#8211; Culinary Concierge</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.originalginger.com">Original Ginger</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<h3><span style="color: #ef4035;">VANCOUVER WEB DESIGN CLIENT &#8211; CULINARY CONCIERGE</span></h3>
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<p>With over 20 years experience, the world-class chef and founder of <a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vancouver, BC based company </a> <a href="http://www.culinaryconcierge.ca" target="_blank">Culinary Concierge</a>, Christine Couvelier, assists food industry clients in creating award-winning food products, services and strategies that help build their brands and keep them ahead of market trends. Christine asked <span style="color: #ef4035;"><strong>OG</strong></span> to translate her passion for food into an exciting new online brand personality.</p>
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<div class="one-fourth"><strong><span style="color: #ef4035;">OVERVIEW</span></strong><br />
Christine’s previous <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/website-design/"><em>web design</em></a> did not represent her brand well enough. She wanted a fresh start with her brand in order to better appeal to her executive clientele. She also needed help in establishing a social media presence in order to promote the launch of the new website.<br />
OG’s challenge was to design a compelling new website and establish a social media presence that would engage Christine’s prospective clients.</div>
<div class="one-fourth"><strong><span style="color: #ef4035;">SOLUTION</span></strong><br />
Christine wanted a refreshed online presence, with the flexibility to manage her content and utilize whichever hosting provider she chose to use. After undertaking a detailed brand discovery session with Christine, OG created a visually stunning <strong>web design</strong> and built the new website using the open source and user friendly WordPress content management system. We also cooked up a ‘Tasty’ Social Media profile and delivered an action plan.</div>
<div class="one-fourth"><span style="color: #ef4035;"><strong>RESULT</strong></span><br />
The refreshed online brand for Culinary Concierge now better represents Christine Couvelier’s passion for food! The new website has enabled her to attract high profile media attention which has resulted in new client engagements. The open source content management solution paired with training from OG has empowered the Culinary Concierge team to easily create new blog posts, service offering pages and news features.</div>
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<p><span style="color: #ef4035;"><strong>PROJECT FACTS</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Technology:</strong> WordPress CMS, PHP, CSS, XHTML, Jquery, XML</p>
<p><strong>Integration:</strong> Social Media</p>
<p><strong>Services Used:</strong> Brand Discovery, Web Design, Social Media Action Plan, Copy Writing, Training (WordPress and Social Media).</p>
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<div class="one-third"><a href="http://www.culinaryconcierge.ca"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4727" title="" alt="Christine Couvelier Vancouver Website Design Client Testimonial" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Christine-Couvelier-Vancouver-Website-Design-Client-Testimonial.jpg" width="310" height="225" /></a></div>
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		<title>Abbotsford Web Design Case Study &#8211; Dance In Motion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 01:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>ABBOTSFORD WEB DESIGN CLIENT &#8211; DANCE IN MOTION Abbotsford, BC based company Dance in Motion is a leader in dance education. Comprised of a highly certified faculty, Dance in Motion works hard to develop dancers full of passion, integrity, confidence and strength. Dance in Motion asked OG to help with their online presence to increase [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/case-studies/abbotsford-web-design-case-study-dance-in-motion/">Abbotsford Web Design Case Study &#8211; Dance In Motion</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.originalginger.com">Original Ginger</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<h3><span style="color: #ef4035;">ABBOTSFORD WEB DESIGN CLIENT &#8211; DANCE IN MOTION</span></h3>
<p><img class="alignleft  wp-image-4732" alt="Abbotsford Web Design Case Study - Dance In Motion" src="http://www.originalginger.com/og/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DanceInMotion_mobile1.jpg" width="360" height="135" /><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.abbotsford.ca/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Abbotsford, BC</a> based company <a href="http://www.danceinmotion.com/" target="_blank">Dance in Motion</a> is a leader in dance education. Comprised of a highly certified faculty, Dance in Motion works hard to develop dancers full of passion, integrity, confidence and strength. Dance in Motion asked <span style="color: #ef4035;"><strong>OG</strong></span> to help with their online presence to increase online registrations.</p>
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<div class="one-fourth"><strong><span style="color: #ef4035;">OVERVIEW</span></strong>Dance in Motion required a new <a href="http://www.originalginger.com/website-design/"><em>web design</em></a> that enabled them to update their own content easily – they also wanted to increase their online registration rate. <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>OG’s</strong> </span>challenge was to design a new website that made it easy for students to register online, refer to Studio schedules 24/7, check out the photo and video galleries, download choreography music and receive timely studio news.</div>
<div class="one-fourth"><strong><span style="color: #ef4035;">SOLUTION</span></strong>We knew we needed to translate <a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbotsford,_British_Columbia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Abbotsford</a> company Dance in Motion’s enthusiasm and confidence into a <strong>web design</strong> with a fresh colour palette, clean site structure and compelling imagery. <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">OG’s</span></strong> Copy Writing needed to tell their story so that new website visitors would understand the training and experience behind the brand. All copy was written with a priority on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) AND clear calls to action laid out within the site structure.</div>
<div class="one-fourth"><span style="color: #ef4035;"><strong>RESULT</strong></span>The team at Dance in Motion now have a new clean and fresh website that enables them to add content easily. Since the launch of the new Dance in Motion website:</p>
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<li>Dramatic increase in online registrations</li>
<li>#1 on Google for “Dance Lessons Abbotsford”</li>
<li>#1 on Google for “Dance Courses Abbotsford”</li>
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<div class="thirty-five"><span style="color: #ef4035;"><strong>PROJECT FACTS</strong></span><strong>Technology:</strong> WordPress CMS, PHP, CSS, XHTML, Jquery, XML</p>
<p><strong>Integration:</strong> Social Media</p>
<p><strong>Services Used:</strong> Web Design, Photo Editing, Copywriting, SEO Re-Directs, Website Maintenance, Training (CMS).</p>
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