Notes from the Studio
A collection of insights, ideas, and behind-the-scenes stories from Astrid Storey, a strategic graphic designer and creative director. Here, you’ll find smart takes on branding, marketing, design trends, and the messy, meaningful work of building bold brands. Whether you’re a fellow creative or a marketing lead looking for fresh perspective, these posts are written to inform, inspire, and keep things real.
Monthly WordPress Maintenance: What is it and can I do it myself?
The answer to this question is: it depends. Many website designers and marketing shops offer monthly WordPress maintenance packages that range between $200-$400 per month.
The Full Guide to Business Headshots
During my career, I have served as a graphic designer for trade shows and conferences in a variety of industries. When you’re promoting a professional
5 signs you don’t own your own WordPress website
It happens about once a month. I will get an emergency referral from a past client. “My friend Sophie* can’t make changes to their WordPress
How to get paid, and what to do with the money
This is a series about starting your own graphic design business. If you missed the first part, finding your first graphic design clients, you can
How to setup your graphic design business
This is a series about starting your own graphic design business. If you missed the first part of this series, finding your first graphic design
Finding your first graphic design clients
This is a series about starting your own graphic design business. I figured, after being in business for 10+ years – it was time to
Storey Creative is now a certified Woman Owned Small Business
What is a WOSB? WOSB is the designation the US Small Business Administration grants businesses where the majority stake is owned by women. What does
When was the last time your WordPress website was redesigned?
Whether you’re looking to improve your website’s front- or back-end functionality or simply to help convert more visitors into customers; a wordpress website redesign can
Start a Creative Business 101 – Call the right experts
I complain at least once a week that my very fancy Bachelors in Fine Arts program didn’t include a single class about how to properly establish your own creative business.
10 pitfalls to avoid when building your own website
Building your own website can be an invigorating experience, or an test of your patience. These tips can help guide you in your first site build.