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Building credibility online is an essential part of marketing yourself as a service provider. Trust is hard to earn when there is a sea of others offering similar services. Proving yourself can take time but there are ways to build credibility on your website and show you’re a trusted advisor. Here’s how: #1 – Media […]

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9 Simple Ways to Build Credibility on Your Website

In my past life, I worked for 10+ years at a large telecommunications company. While the pay and benefits were okay, I often felt isolated and alone – like no one understood me and my contributions didn’t matter. So, I switched careers and started my own branding & web design studio. Since 2018, I have […]

3 Ways Being A Service Provider Can Enrich Your Life

How being a service provider can enrich your life

Do you consider yourself to be a thought leader? Thought Leader: defined by Oxford as one whose views on a subject are taken to be authoritative and influential. When I first started my web design business, I launched my blog & email list because all the online experts said that I should. When you don’t know any […]

Vanessa Bucceri thoughts on Thought Leadership and Content Marketing

Want To Become a Thought Leader? Try Content Marketing

If you’ve ever been curious what it would be like working with a designer, then today’s post is for you! I’m sharing my complete brand design process from start to finish. From client discovery to the delivery of the final brand style guide & logo files, here’s what to expect when working with me! Brand […]

Vanessa Bucceri's complete brand design process

What Does My Complete Brand Design Process Look Like?

Have you ever thought about why certain things belong on your website? I’m a firm believer that every element should serve a purpose, otherwise, it’s just clutter! ⁠If you’re selling a product or service, then your website needs to cater to how your customer makes decisions. And not all decision maker types are the same. […]

Easy Ways Your Website Can Help the 4 Decision Maker Types

Designing your website for the 4 decision maker types

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a virtual field trip on how to shape your thoughts through poetry with the Napkin Poetry Review. Not only was it fascinating to learn about the benefits of a poetry habit for business owners like ourselves, but I also discovered a big milestone… The simple trunk – a […]

Successful brands designer Vanessa Bucceri

Thinking Big? Successful Brands Are Known for One Simple Thing

Do you remember when Marie Kondo hit the world by storm and minimalism was all the rage? That was when many of us latched onto the idea that we should own less but better. We waded through piles of clothes, knick-knacks, and kitchen utensils, picking up each one to ask ourselves whether these items sparked […]

Minimal website designer Vanessa Bucceri Creative

How To Spark a Simple and Minimal Website You’ll Love

This post was originally published on August 19, 2021, and updated on November 29, 2023. In early 2021, I had the dear pleasure of helping London, UK based systems and automation consultant Claire Whittaker with branding & web design. Her business was moving in a new direction and it was time to bring her name […]

Systems and Automation Consultant Branding and Website Design

Is your website feeling a little stale or outdated? When I build sites for clients, my hope is they will evolve and grow as their business does. So, if you’ve invested in a great website, often a complete overhaul isn’t the answer. There are other ways to make your tired-looking website feel fresh again. Here […]

Web Designer shares simple website tips for shop owners and service providers

11 Simple Website Tips To Keep Things Looking Fresh & New

One of my favourite website pages to design is the contact page. Why? Well, it needs to have all your important contact info yet not be overly cluttered or distracting. It should provide some helpful information and urge visitors to get in touch with you. It’s also a great page to have a little fun […]

Website contact page for Vanessa Bucceri Creative

9 Helpful Components Found on a Great Website Contact Page

As a web designer who uses the word branding constantly, I can totally understand that the word itself can seem like a buzzword. So, today I want to take that buzzword and turn it into your business asset. Think of branding like an iceberg. While the tip of the iceberg is the design we can […]

What’s Hidden Below the Surface? A Look at the Branding Iceberg

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There’s a lot riding on your Shopify theme. It represents your brand by determining how your store will look and feel. Also, it must showcase your products beautifully and convert your website visitors into paying clients. That’s a lot to do! So, let’s look at how to pick the best Shopify theme for your e-commerce […]

Want the Best Shopify Theme for You? Follow 4 Simple Steps

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I’m Vanessa. The Founder & Creative Director of Vanessa Bucceri Creative.

We work with ambitious service professionals who are ready to uplevel their brand identity so they can flourish in their businesses. We show style-minded business owners just like you how to connect with your audience through artful branding & web design - all while truly listening to your vision and intuitively bringing it to life.

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