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When does a business need HubSpot? 

By Tim Priebe | August 13, 2026

Every few months, someone asks us the same question in a slightly different form. Should we get HubSpot? Is it worth the…

What that “welcome” email is actually doing 

By Michela Owen | August 6, 2026

If you have ever bought something online or signed up for a newsletter, you have gotten one. It shows up within a minute or two, usually with a…

Marketing mistakes most nonprofits make 

By Michela Owen | July 30, 2026

I love to work with nonprofits. I also see the same mistakes made over and over again. Not because the people making them are…

Why most business blogs fail

By Leann Priebe | July 23, 2026

I have been posting blogs for Backslash Creative for over 10 years. And as the owner and CFO of a creative business, I have watched what works, what doesn’t, and why most business blogs…

The video every organization needs on its  homepage

By Josh Priebe | July 16, 2026

When I tell you that most organizations are missing the single most important video they could have on their website, I want you to know…

What visitors notice first on your website

By Michela Owen | July 9, 2026

When someone lands on your website, they are not reading. Not yet. They are scanning, assessing, and making a split-second call about whether to…

Why good SEO takes time 

By Tim Priebe | July 2, 2026

If you’ve ever been told that SEO takes time, you’ve probably also wondered whether that’s actually true or just something agencies say to buy themselves another six months. It’s a…

Why visual consistency matters more than you think 

By Michela Owen | June 25, 2026

One of the fastest ways to lose trust online is not bad design. It is inconsistency. Your website says one thing, your social media feels completely different, your email newsletter sounds like…

How fonts shape first impressions 

By Michela Owen | June 18, 2026

Certain fonts instantly create emotional associations. Some feel modern and elevated. Some feel trustworthy. Some feel playful. Some feel like a…

Using LinkedIn without feeling like a sleazeball

By Tim Priebe | June 11, 2026

I’m not against storytelling. Stories are powerful. I use them constantly when I teach, preach, write, or sell. But somewhere along the way, a lot of LinkedIn content drifted from relationship-building into…