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5 Signs You’re Paying the Hidden Cost of an Outdated Brand and Website
Website Design, Branding, Brand Identity Liz Kroft 5/19/26 Website Design, Branding, Brand Identity Liz Kroft 5/19/26

5 Signs You’re Paying the Hidden Cost of an Outdated Brand and Website

Your business evolved. Your website and brand might not have. Here are five signs your online presence is quietly creating confusion, attracting the wrong clients, and making your business feel smaller than it actually is.

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The Most Expensive Branding Mistake Isn't What You Think
Branding, Brand Identity Liz Kroft 3/3/26 Branding, Brand Identity Liz Kroft 3/3/26

The Most Expensive Branding Mistake Isn't What You Think

One Google reviewer accidentally wrote the best explanation of brand psychology I've ever seen. And it should terrify every small business owner who's ever cut corners on branding.

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Your Business Sounds Like ChatGPT. Here's Why That's Killing Your Sales.
Branding, Brand Identity, Copywriting Liz Kroft 2/24/26 Branding, Brand Identity, Copywriting Liz Kroft 2/24/26

Your Business Sounds Like ChatGPT. Here's Why That's Killing Your Sales.

If you don't have a brand voice, you might as well be wearing khakis to a Beyoncé concert. Here's why sounding like YOU is the most powerful marketing move you can make right now.

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I Stopped Trying to Attract Everyone and My Business Got Way More Profitable. Here's What I Did.
Marketing Stretegy, General Marketing, Branding Liz Kroft 2/10/26 Marketing Stretegy, General Marketing, Branding Liz Kroft 2/10/26

I Stopped Trying to Attract Everyone and My Business Got Way More Profitable. Here's What I Did.

Trying to attract everyone is the fastest way to blend in. In this post, I break down why vague messaging kills conversions — and how defining your audience properly can make your business clearer, stronger, and far more profitable.

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“It’s Just a Logo”… and Other Expensive Lies Business Owners Tell Themselves
Brand Identity, Branding Liz Kroft 1/27/26 Brand Identity, Branding Liz Kroft 1/27/26

“It’s Just a Logo”… and Other Expensive Lies Business Owners Tell Themselves

Many business owners think they’re saving money by choosing a cheap logo. In reality, “just a logo” thinking often leads to lost trust, lower conversions, and customers choosing competitors instead.

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How to Choose a Brand Designer (and Not End Up Paying Twice)
Brand Identity, Branding Liz Kroft 1/13/26 Brand Identity, Branding Liz Kroft 1/13/26

How to Choose a Brand Designer (and Not End Up Paying Twice)

Hiring a brand designer isn’t about picking the prettiest portfolio. It’s about choosing someone who understands your business, your audience, and how branding actually drives growth.

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Why Your Brand Colors Matter More Than You Think (And How To Choose Them)
Branding, Brand Identity Liz Kroft 10/21/25 Branding, Brand Identity Liz Kroft 10/21/25

Why Your Brand Colors Matter More Than You Think (And How To Choose Them)

Your brand colors aren’t just “pretty.” They shape how people feel about your business from the very first glance. Here’s a simple 5-step process to choose a color palette that looks good and works strategically.

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How to Create a Brand Experience That Converts (A 5-Pillar Strategy Beyond the Logo)
Brand Identity, Branding Liz Kroft 7/8/25 Brand Identity, Branding Liz Kroft 7/8/25

How to Create a Brand Experience That Converts (A 5-Pillar Strategy Beyond the Logo)

Your logo isn't getting you customers. It's time to stop obsessing over visuals and start building a brand experience that actually converts. Discover our 5-pillar strategy that builds unshakable trust and turns your brand into your most powerful sales tool.

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Brand Refresh vs. Rebrand: Which One Does Your Business Actually Need?
Branding, Brand Identity Liz Kroft 3/26/25 Branding, Brand Identity Liz Kroft 3/26/25

Brand Refresh vs. Rebrand: Which One Does Your Business Actually Need?

Forget the full rebrand. Today’s smartest small businesses are skipping the identity crisis and going for a brand refresh—modern, minimal risk, and maximum impact. Here’s why a fresh coat of brand paint might be exactly what your business needs.

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AVISO STUDIOS | Liz Kroft is a brand strategist and Squarespace website designer for service-based small businesses — including health and wellness practices, outdoor hospitality brands, chiropractic clinics, architects, designers, coaches, and personal brands. Brand Strategy Intensives, custom Squarespace websites, branding, and SEO retainers built to rank in both traditional search and AI-generated results. Based in Santa Cruz, California, serving clients nationwide.