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158: Web Design + Branding with Alex Collier

Are you ready to invest in your website? In today’s episode, I’m continuing my series all about branding, and introducing you to brand and web designer Alex Collier. Alex is sharing the importance of leveraging your website, plus the power of good copy and expressing your brand through visuals. 


Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!

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You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!


Review The Show Notes:

Leveraging The Power Of Good Copy And Good Photos (3:16)

Creating A Recognizable Brand (5:45)

The Photos That A Brand Designer Wants (7:24)

How Many Photos You Could Need For Your Website (9:08)

What Makes Portfolios Convert (10:45)

Driving Traffic To Your Website (16:10)

Using Keywords On Your Site (19:51)

A 5-Minute Website Makeover (27:22)

Unlisted And Secret Pages (28:46)

Key Tip From Alex (31:52)


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Website: alexcollierdesign.com/

Shop: alexcollierdesign.com/shop

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