Christmas is not only the season to be jolly, but it’s also the best time of the year for you to up your sales and ensure that your marketing strategy […]
WMC Fest 8 Talk: Dustin Lee – How I Earned $125,130 In One Year on Creative Market
Retro Supply‘s Dustin Lee shares with us how he went from $35k in debt, creatively frustrated, with his first child on the way, to making over $125k in one year […]
How to Protect Your Work Online
For anyone that creates things people see online, there has always been the topic of how to protect that work. Trying to prevent others from using it, or displaying it […]
Tips For Improving As A Young Creative
Starting off as a young creative or marketing professional is challenging. You’re faced with trying to pick up on new information as quickly as you can and are put in […]
3 Key Features to Look Out for When Choosing a Web Host
Choosing a Web Host When putting together a website for your business, web hosting is one of the more important decisions that you will need to make. The type of […]
A Quick Guide for Sending Emails that Don’t Suck
Email etiquette for creatives We exchange emails with clients and potential sponsors on a daily basis. Sometimes multiple emails in a day. It’s vital that these messages mean what they say […]
You Ask, We Answer: “How Should I Price My Design Work?”
Graphic Design Pricing Tips Here at Go Media, we receive countless emails about how we price our design work. This is a fantastic question, but a complicated one, as it […]
Killin’ it at Your Next Kickoff Meeting
How to Run a Successful Graphic Design Kickoff Meeting Any great project starts with a great kick-off meeting. For this reason, designers must know what it takes to participate in a […]
How to Construct A Community-Driven Email List
How to Construct an Email List We all want to create an email list that matters, but doing so takes some know-how. Here are some of our suggestions for cultivating […]
Don’t Quit Your Day Job – Advice for Young Creatives on Making Ends Meet
In this article, we’re going to tell you, in no uncertain terms, “DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB!”, but we promise not to be cynical about it. We offer this advice […]
In Defense of the Dreaded Cold Call, Part 2: Get On The Horn
The Eccentric’s Guide to Cold Calling in 5 Simple Steps…. Last month we discussed the oft forgotten virtues of peddling your wares door to door, a daunting enough task to […]
In Defense of the Dreaded Cold Call, Part 1: Going Door to Door
Peddling Your Design Services the old fashioned way in 6 simple steps… There are a million different ways to market your design services nowadays, and countless tools to connect with potential […]
Advice: How to Get Paid, Dealing with Bad Clients
From time to time, Go Media faithful write and ask us for advice. They want to which printer we recommend, how to bill appropriately, or how to work that pesky […]
How to Have the Best Graphic Design Portfolio on the Block: 3 Tips
Graphic Design Portfolio Tips by Go Media – Hello Go Media Faithful! Hunting for your dream job? The last two weeks we’ve been discussing the resources you need to submit in […]
Please Avoid Making These Mistakes We Often See on Design Resumes
Mistakes on Design Resumes – Hello job seekers! We’re back to talk about what it takes to get the dream design job you’re after. Last week, we discussed, “The Number […]
The Magic Element to Include in the Best Graphic Design Cover Letter Ever
How to Write the Best Graphic Design Cover Letter If you want the job at the best graphic design firm ever, you have to submit the best cover letter, resume and […]
Not Getting Noticed? Narrow Your Focus.
Narrow Your Focus for More Success As entrepreneurs, we often have lofty goals. We want to be all, do all, achieve all. However, when we concentrate on fulfilling everyone’s needs, instead […]
Video: Creating a Multi-Layered Creative Business with Erika Durham of Cleveland’s Canopy Collective
Today, the Arsenal is sitting down with musician and entreprenuer, Erika Durham, founder of multi-layered Cleveland business Canopy Collective.
Just Got Some Negative Feedback? Here’s How to Turn It Into a Positive.
If there is one thing we can fortunately joke about among our fellow designers, it’s the negative feedback we receive from our clients.
How to Properly Invoice for Your Graphic Design Work
How to Invoice for Graphic Design Work (the Go Media Way) Invoicing for graphic design work is just one of the many processes we have to sort out when starting our […]
How to Organize Your Design Files like a Pro
Design file names and folder structure are a key ingredient to your success as a graphic designer.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Building a Strong Brand Presence
How to Build a Brand What is your brand? Who is your brand? And why should we care? Developing a brand is more than just your logo. A brand represents everything […]
Most Anticipated Trends for Mobile App Development
Mobile App Development Trends 2016 There is no doubt that today, mobile applications play an incredible role in our lives (for almost for all of us, though not all).
Designing Your Network
Networking Tips for Graphic Designers Introducing Guest Blogger Wesley Hoffman of Treehouse Networkshop “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” is something we’ve all heard a million times […]
Twenty Seven Actionable Ways to Up Your Game, Increase Your Exposure and Expand Your Audience
Whether you are a freelancer or head of an advertising agency, there is always an opportunity to gain more exposure for your personal brand, your products and services. Here are 27 ways we think may help you