http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.designerbloom.net en-us Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:48:56 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/post/164874/i-was-featured-in-creative-freedom-by-rocketspark/ As someone who has spent years quietly building Designerbloom, working with beautiful small businesses, and trying to create work that genuinely helps people… it felt really special to be included.If you’ve followed my journey for a while, you’ll know how much I love Rocketspark as a platform. I’ve been a Rocketspark Gold Partner for years now, and all of my award-winning websites are built using their system. But beyond the websites themselves, I’ve always appreciated how supportive t... Tue, 19 May 2026 16:02:45 +1200 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/#post164874 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/post/163727/should-i-design-my-own-logo-or-hire-a-professional/ Both options are valid – it simply depends on where you’re at in your business and what you need your brand to do for you.... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:08:09 +1200 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/#post163727 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/post/158284/the-top-10-most-expensive-logos-in-the-world-and-were-they-worth-it/ From global corporate makeovers to strategic brand acquisitions, companies have spent millions (or even billions) on their visual identities. In this post, I rank the top 10 most expensive logos in the world and explain why investing in a logo sometimes goes well beyond just “pretty graphics.”... Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:37:32 +1300 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/#post158284 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/post/156393/what-should-a-small-business-owner-know-before-starting-their-website/ If I could sit down with every small business owner over a coffee and share just one thing, it would be this: Your website isn’t just a website. It’s a living, breathing extension of your business – and it needs clarity, intention, and a little bit of prep before the design magic begins. After almost a decade of building websites for small, one-person businesses (introverts, mums, multi-taskers, dreamers, and everyday jugglers), these are the things I wish every owner knew before star... Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:09:17 +1300 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/#post156393 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/post/149418/what-legally-needs-to-go-on-your-beauty-product-label-in-new-zealand/ But, before you fall in love with fonts and colours, it's important to know what you're legally required to include on your product labels. As a designer, I often work with beauty clients who are surprised to learn that certain things – like addresses, expiry dates, or batch numbers – are not just "nice to have" but legally required. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to include, plus tips to make your label both compliant and beautifully branded.... Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:07:08 +1200 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/#post149418 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/post/146686/what-do-i-even-write-on-my-website/ So many of my clients say things like “I have no idea what to write on my homepage” or “I hate talking about myself.”... Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:35:46 +1200 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/#post146686 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/post/146507/i-just-need-a-logo-dont-i/ Totally understandable! A logo is a great visual cue for your business — but here’s the thing: a logo on its own won’t build a brand.... Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:18:52 +1200 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/#post146507 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/post/143150/confessions-of-a-web-designer-5-things-i-wish-every-small-business-knew-before-building-a-website/ If I could sit down with every business owner before they start their website journey, here are five things I’d tell them (and maybe save them some stress along the way!).... Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:30:38 +1300 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/#post143150 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/post/140983/what-is-a-burger-menu-on-a-website/ Before we went, I suggested they check the restaurant’s website to make sure the kitchen was still open (we’d left it a bit late!).Them: "I can’t find the opening hours anywhere!" Me: "Click on the burger menu and select 'Contact.' It should be on that page if nowhere else." Them: "I can’t see a burger menu?" Me: "It should be on the top right of the screen." Them: "I can only see Brunch Menu, Mains, Sides… They don’t have a Burger Menu." Me: "...???"Then it clicked!Me: "Oh! (laughin... Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:07:31 +1300 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/#post140983 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/post/137708/crafting-your-website-my-step-by-step-guide-to-success/ Modern and professional websites that are not only visually appealing but also incredibly user-friendly for you to update and manage. Together, we'll embark on a website design journey that captures the essence of your brand and delivers a seamless online experience. Here's my step-by-step guide into how we'll work together to build your site:... Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:45 +1300 http://www.designerbloom.net/blog/#post137708