by Clarissa | Sep 9, 2015 | Professional Life
Want to create a custom pin for blog posts in Squarespace but find it difficult? After doing some digging and testing, I found an easy way to add my custom pin (and it’s really easy). But first, why create a custom pin? Brand consistency. While it doesn’t make...
by Clarissa | Sep 3, 2015 | Professional Life
Whether you’re a blogger or small business, visually appealing graphics are important for your brand. Luckily, you don’t have to be a pro to transform mediocre graphics to eye-catching ones. 1. Kerning is your friend. Kerning is the space between your...
by Clarissa | Aug 31, 2015 | Professional Life
If you’re like me, you’re not a fan of writing about yourself. What do you put? How much is too much? How much is not enough? The struggle is real, but it doesn’t have to be. 1. Introduce your business name (or name) first. “Clarissa…girl…duh!” Or not so much. I’ve...
by Clarissa | Aug 13, 2015 | Freelance, Professional Life
Freelancing can be hard, especially when you don’t know what you’re doing or prepared. When you start, you’re working toward that goal you have set in mind. If you feel like you aren’t moving in the direction you want to be, start taking control and do...
by Clarissa | Aug 10, 2015 | Professional Life
Social media is full of wonderful people offering advice about what you should and shouldn’t do as a (fill in the blank). “Like you, C?” Yes. But I want you to do something–take what advice I and others give you, and sit on it. “You mean…you...
by Clarissa | Aug 6, 2015 | Freelance, Professional Life
Fam, I’m going to tell you right now this is not the easiest thing. In fact, it is the toughest part of freelancing (or one of the toughest)…ever. Does it get better? Yes, in due time it will. Also, understand that my way is not THE way. I’m giving you what I’ve...
