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Here at Coast Creative we are always trying to bring our clients the latest and greatest, we are also working hard to ensure we stay at the forefront of trends. We’ll be sharing what we learn right here, as well as some fun tidbits of what’s going on #bts (no, not the Korean boyband … behind the scenes).

What is Instagram’s Most Valuable Engagement https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/kate-torline-VeiqoYAEeis-unsplash.jpg 1200 800 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 2, 2021 April 2, 2021

Susan Rapaglia
April 2, 2021

What is Instagram’s Most Valuable Engagement

Who is the MVE (aka Most Valuable Engagement) in the Instagram game? It’s not all about the likes anymore! Gone are the days when a double tap on your post…

woman pouring Brizo Everything dressing on a bowl of burrata and bread.

BRIZO DRESSING: Delicious Graphic Design https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/69223978_2398974127030026_6536446377240487755_n.jpg 1080 720 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 22, 2019 November 23, 2019

Susan Rapaglia
November 22, 2019

BRIZO DRESSING: Delicious Graphic Design

BRIZO just took a DNA test, turns out it’s 100 per-cent de-lish. Plus it’s certified vegan, zero sugar, keto + paleo friendly… BRIZO Everything Dressing is a family-owned, women-run business…

a sign reading "Live. Work. Create." pinned to a cork board.

Play & Productivity: Creating Space for a Balanced Life https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/4T9A6727-1.jpg 3360 2240 Colleen Ordonio Colleen Ordonio https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c2c90231ae4853d236a3f575ec503ac0?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 26, 2019 September 26, 2019

Colleen Ordonio
September 26, 2019

Play & Productivity: Creating Space for a Balanced Life

Work/Life Balance: At a Glance “When experiencing burnout, we basically go from living to existing. We turn into a zombie. When we no longer have the ability to find and…

Woman working on her laptop computer in a communal workspace

5 Steps Towards Better Squarespace SEO https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/4T9A6312.jpg 3360 2240 Lura Mack Lura Mack https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d723b1f8aa7c33a0787d6631c9333a9d?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 16, 2019 September 16, 2019

Lura Mack
September 16, 2019

5 Steps Towards Better Squarespace SEO

SEO. Sounds uber techy but it’s actually not. We are cracking the code to 5 steps towards bettering your online cred. You’ve heard the term SEO thrown around and it’s…

Male and female coworkers smiling at each other from across their desks.

Presence Checklist for Small Business Owners (Part 2) https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/4T9A6348-1.jpg 1200 800 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 1, 2019 September 10, 2019

Susan Rapaglia
July 1, 2019

Presence Checklist for Small Business Owners (Part 2)

The Good News? You’re Halfway There! The Benefit of Google Analytics Google Analytics is a powerful and free online tool you can (and should) connect to your website. It can…

Presence Checklist for Small Business Owners (Part 1) https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/themes/fildisi/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 15, 2019 May 15, 2019

Susan Rapaglia
May 15, 2019

Presence Checklist for Small Business Owners (Part 1)

Take a deep breath and just start! When you’re building your business, it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day stressors of making it work. Nevertheless, it’s vital that…

CCxUGC Series: Why We Love User-Generated Content https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2566.jpeg 1200 731 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 8, 2019 May 9, 2019

Susan Rapaglia
May 8, 2019

CCxUGC Series: Why We Love User-Generated Content

User-Generated Content Turns Customers into Advocates User-generated content aka “UGC” is the social equivalent of word of mouth and an invaluable marketing tool. For that reason, we’ve created a series…

Our Vacation Policy: Unlimited-Ish https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_2348-1.jpeg 1000 668 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 29, 2019 April 29, 2019

Susan Rapaglia
April 29, 2019

Our Vacation Policy: Unlimited-Ish

Why We Chose A Vacation Policy That Tells Staff to Just Go Raise your hand if you’ve sat at your desk dreaming of a vacation. (FYI, we’re raising our hands.)…

Google Analytics: To Know It Is To Love It https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/4T9A6916.jpg 800 533 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 4, 2019 April 4, 2019

Susan Rapaglia
April 4, 2019

Google Analytics: To Know It Is To Love It

3 Key Metrics We Think You Should Know Oh Google Analytics, how we love you. How could we not love a tool that offers awesome insights into your online presence…

Coast Creative x Charlotte Lately https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CharlotteLately.jpg 800 535 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 26, 2018 September 26, 2018

Susan Rapaglia
September 26, 2018

Coast Creative x Charlotte Lately

As we prepare to fully expand into the Queen City, we are honored and excited to be featured in the beautiful fall issues of Charlotte Lately. While we’ve already started…

Our Cause: Fit 4 Prevention https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bruce-mars-554386-unsplash.jpg 2100 1400 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g August 24, 2018 October 3, 2018

Susan Rapaglia
August 24, 2018

Our Cause: Fit 4 Prevention

We’re proud to support Keep A Breast Foundation and Fit4Prevention in their mission to empower and educate.

3 Reasons You Should Be Using Video Marketing https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jakob-owens-205637-unsplash-e1525719484435.jpg 1200 800 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 23, 2018 August 30, 2018

Susan Rapaglia
June 23, 2018

3 Reasons You Should Be Using Video Marketing

They say “content is king.” To be more accurate, VIDEO content is king. Here’s why.

Squarespace Versus WordPress: What’s Right For You? https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/kevin-bhagat-343433-unsplash.jpg 2100 1400 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 22, 2018 September 15, 2018

Susan Rapaglia
April 22, 2018

Squarespace Versus WordPress: What’s Right For You?

You may be wondering right now: Should I use Squarespace or WordPress for my new website. Our simplest answer is, unfortunately, not that simple; because it all depends on you.

Instagram Algorithm Updates

Instagram is Changing the Game … Again https://thecoastcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/pexels-photo-174938.jpeg 1280 960 Susan Rapaglia Susan Rapaglia https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/023641d933a82b940716c60e3e2d3378?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 18, 2017 November 13, 2018

Susan Rapaglia
April 18, 2017

Instagram is Changing the Game … Again

In case you missed it, the really smart people behind the popular platform thought they knew what users wanted to see. And, so, they altered the way in which you and I saw photos. Now with an updated algorithm and less meddling in our feeds, it’s time to adjust your social media strategy.

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