http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.creativebox.co.nz en-us Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:24:11 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/post/167221/hearing-crickets/ Covering some quick and mostly easy things I would do ( and I do ) when business gets quiet.Because every so often in business, we can hit the slow season. You know, the dry spell — where you know you're really good at what you do… but the enquiries feel a little slower coming in and the sound of crickets seems a little louder.Here's a quick-fire list of things to get some visibility going…Website. Check that your website says what you do, who you help, and why you are different from ... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:02:11 +1200 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/#post167221 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/post/164863/lessons-from-rebranding-my-business/ Well, firstly I had to be really clear on why I was rebranding... not simply because I was bored.There are typically several key signs to look for if you're considering one. These might be:You're embarrassed to share your business card or websiteIt's obvious you DIY'd or cobbled your brand together years agoYou're attracting the wrong clientsYour business has evolved, but your brand hasn't kept upFor me, my Creative Box branding hadn't kept up. The business has been evolving and it was also miss... Tue, 19 May 2026 14:21:11 +1200 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/#post164863 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/post/159946/where-do-you-start-with-a-business-rebrand/ Thinking about a rebrand but not sure where to start? From figuring out if you actually need one, to designing your new brand, to rolling it out across all your touch points... there's a lot to think about.Get my free checklist and I'll walk you through the whole process step-by-step, so nothing gets missed and you launch with confidence.Sign up and grab your copy hereEnjoy and here's to making the branding journey fun, easy, and creative.Kelly... Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/#post159946 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/post/159921/5-signs-you-need-to-rebrand/ You know that feeling when you walk into your own home and suddenly notice it looks... tired?The same thing happens with your brand. You see it every day, so you don't often notice when it starts feeling stale to fresh eyes.... Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:21:17 +1300 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/#post159921 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/post/159925/free-printable-card-for-christmas/ Feeling festive, so let's enjoy this Christmas with a free digital card for you to download, print, trim and use.Super easy ( and cute! ).... Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:31:28 +1300 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/#post159925 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/post/159948/your-business-christmas-wrap-up-plan-without-running-for-the-hills/ Does anyone else feel like hiding under a blanket when:Someone cheerfully announces how soon it is till ChristmasThe kids start their daily countdown of school weeks remainingYou spot Christmas decorations in shops before Halloween is even overI get it. The end of year can feel overwhelming, especially when you're running a business. Between client deadlines, family commitments, and trying to actually enjoy the festive season, it's easy to feel like you're sprinting toward the finish line.But th... Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:05:21 +1300 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/#post159948 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/post/159940/my-favourite-5-key-marketing-efforts-to-attract-visitors-to-your-website/ Hello!Another month has rolled by here, and it's been another exciting month of more websites going live... and with much success (yay!).Lots of magic is done in the website build... but... sometimes other marketing efforts are needed to give our website a little helping hand. Especially more so if you are new to the industry, have rebranded, or are experiencing a quiet period and need to ramp up leads.I've popped through my favourite 5 key marketing efforts to drive traffic to your website and ... Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:02:54 +1200 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/#post159940 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/post/159943/turn-your-website-into-a-client-magnet/ Hello!I feel like Im head down busy in website creation at the moment... and loving it.Lots of magic is done in the website build, but... there is always lots of little gems that can be done for what I would call our hardest working employee, our website. I've popped through my favourite 5 key things to do to attract clients to your website: ... Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:57:12 +1200 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/#post159943 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/post/159920/5-key-ways-to-update-your-website/ Your hardest working employee phoned...Oh yesssss... I mean your website.This hard-working team player is bringing in leads left, right, and centre. Annnnnd... it's not even asking for a coffee break, nor stopping to gossip about the latest Netflix show, or to stopping to ogle over your latest online purchase.But occasionally, this non stop 24-hour, no sick day or holiday leave paying employee just needs the occasional back rub ( aka an update now and then ) so it can do its best job.Let's take ... Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:05:13 +1200 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/#post159920 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/post/159939/meet-your-other-websites-best-friend-google-analytics/ Without sounding too much of a data nerd, have you ever wondered whether your latest marketing efforts are actually working? Or where your website traffic is really coming from?This is where Google Analytics ( your website & Google Business Profile other best friend ) comes in...... Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:00:28 +1200 http://www.creativebox.co.nz/blog/#post159939