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Is Your Brand Starting to Look Dated? A Practical Self-Check for Business Owners

We’ve been building logos and brand systems for over 20 years, and one question comes up more than almost...

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The Marketing Mix That Drives Real Results

Stop Guessing. Start Growing: The Marketing Mix That Drives Real Results

If you run a small business, you’ve probably tried a little bit of everything. Some Google Ads here, a...

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AI & Marketing Where it helps & where it gets in the way

If Your Marketing Feels Fake, Your Customers Will Notice

Why strategy and human oversight matter more than ever in a world of automated content. AI is everywhere in...

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User Journeys Without the Jargon

User Journeys Without the Jargon

When business owners come to us for a new website, the conversation often starts with how it should look....

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Marketing Lessons from The Masters Golf Tournament

A few years ago, I had the privilege of attending The Masters, and let me tell you, it was...

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WDC Wins 4 American Web Design Awards

The results are in! Wilmington Design Co. was recently recognized with four graphic design awards at the 60TH GDUSA...

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Moving Beyond “How Did You Hear About Us?”

“So, how did you hear about us?” If you run a small business, you’ve probably asked this question a...

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3 Ways the Holidays Impact Your Marketing Ad Budget

The holiday season brings a surge in consumer spending, but it also means increased competition in the digital marketing...

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What Is the Difference Between Organic Social Posts and Paid Ads On Social Sites?

Discovering the Distinctions Between Paid and Organic Media: Our Guide for Clarity and Confidence

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A Fresh New Specialty Butcher Market in Downtown Whiteville.

Patty and Erik Nieman, a dynamic duo with a combined 70 years of experience in the retail grocery and...

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The Genius Digital Marketing Lessons Behind “Barbenheimer”

The unexpected blend of Barbie's world with the Oppenheimer biopic has lit up social media. Let's explore the brilliant...

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Glass Half Empty Or Half Full?

If you step into our office, you’ll hear the phrase “glass half full” being used quite often. Our team...

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QR Codes Are Back. Here’s Why They Actually Matter Now.

For a while, QR codes felt like a gimmick. They popped up on billboards, print ads, and product packaging…...

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7 Things Sports Officiating & Digital Marketing Have In Common

Recently, our team was pleasantly surprised to learn that our Digital Marketing Strategist, Madison Kay, umpires youth softball games in...

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How Long Does it Take to Build a Website?

A clever website does more than make you look good in the digital world—it helps you run your business...

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Signs That You've Outgrown Your DIY Website

4 Signs That You've Outgrown Your DIY Website

Updated 2026 For many small business owners, a DIY website builder is the quickest way to get online. Sites...

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Don’t Set It And Forget It, Analyze It & Improve It Marketing

Don’t Set It And Forget It, Analyze It & Improve It

I’ll always associate “set it and forget it” with Ron Popeil, the undisputed king of infomercials. Late-night TV  in...

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The 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Google Local Service Ads

What are Local Service Ads? Local Service Ads were created by Google to help local service businesses generate leads...

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What do oil changes and website hosting have in common?

Hoping for the best where website maintenance and care are concerned is like hoping that your car won’t need...

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New Bern, NC Case Study

We created a website and award-winning that helped show off their local and waterfront rental and property. We chose...

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Jacksonville, NC Case Study

The city of Jacksonville, NC has much to offer as the 14th largest city in North Carolina. Positioned on...

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7 Easy Ways to Grow Your Email List

So you want to refresh your email marketing strategy and give it a boost in the right...

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WDC Wins 2 American Web Design Awards

The results are in! Wilmington Design Co. was recently named the winner of two American Web Design Awards presented...

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Fayetteville, NC Case Study

The City of Fayetteville, NC is a historic area located in the sandhills region of southeastern North Carolina and...

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How To Tell If Your Marketing Is Successful

As a business owner, figuring out what parts of your marketing are and are not working may seem unwieldy....

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What is Always-On Marketing and Why Should You Care?

Always-on marketing isn’t about a radical difference in what you do to promote your products, so much as a...

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5 Marketing Buzzwords We’ve Heard and What They Mean

The world of digital marketing is always changing, and the language that’s used to describe what’s happening is no...

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Here’s How Apple Privacy Updates are Radically Changing Small Business Marketing

Since launching their new privacy-focused iOS 14.5 updates in early May, Apple has completely changed the way small business...

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WDC Receives 2 National Health + Wellness Design Awards

Wilmington Design Co. was recently named the winner of two Health and Wellness Design Awards presented by Graphic Design...

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Google My Business Listing of Wilmington Design Co

Customers Are Searching For Your Business – Help Them Find You!

You want more customers, more calls to your business, more walk in traffic, right? Well, what if I told...

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