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When to use what font

April 14, 2014

What’s in a font? Fonts can make you feel sophisticated, visualize things and take you on a journey. But they can also give you a headache. When used correctly fonts are awesome. Much like this whimsical font that instantly takes you to childhood. Or, then there’s this medieval, calligraphic font that’s just plain serious. Even if you’re not creating a…

3 Tips to Become a Better Photographer Today

April 11, 2014

When thinking about photography, there are many things that separate good photos from bad—mode, white balance, ISO, exposure, focus, resolution—and the list goes on.  To become pro in no time, start by mastering these three basics. Basic need for all – the camera A good photographer can use any camera and turn out great photos, but I would recommend a…

Adam wins the Mopdog office bracket challenge!

April 8, 2014

Congratulations to Adam for winning our March Madness office bracket challenge! Much of the pack had their brackets busted early on in the tournament, except for  Adam, Martin and Tricia, who held on to place in the top three spots. From the early #BracketBuster games to the historical championship game, this year’s NCAA March Madness Tournament sure did take us…

A story goes viral: little girl’s vision saved by Facebook post

April 7, 2014

Social media is no doubt a powerful tool, but even more so when it changes an unsuspecting little girl’s life. Tara Taylor posted a photo of her 3-year-old daughter on Facebook and immediately after, Facebook user Stacy Carter sent a message pointing out the glow in Rylee’s left eye. But why was Carter prompted to immediately send a concerned message?…

The Final Four showdown – who will take the March Madness title?

April 4, 2014

Who will move past the NCAA Final Four this weekend? Will the favorites, the Florida Gators or the Wisconsin Badgers, go all the way or will the number seven seed UConn Huskies and number eight seed Kentucky Wildcats continue what they started and head to the championship game? No matter what happens this weekend, the Mopdog office bracket challenge will…

The benefits of using Google+ for businesses

April 3, 2014

Before recently I had not given Google+ much thought. Like many I thought it was just another social media platform and questioned its relevance. I am already on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram, why would I also need to spend time and energy on Google+? Twin Design / Shutterstock.com When I first looked into Google+ I remember thinking that it…

Pump up the jams – the pack’s favorite music

March 31, 2014

“Without music, life would be a mistake” – Friedrich Nietzsche Music is a big part of our lives. It changes our mood, affects the way we see neutral faces, gives us an insight to our personalities and is even good for us – it’s associated with immunoglobulin A, an antibody linked to immunity. The pack definitely understands the positive affects…

Guidelines on legitimate email marketing practices

March 28, 2014

There it is, another email in your inbox. Do you immediately hit delete, open it and then delete or open and read it? If you opened the email, that’s at least a good start for the company that sent it to you. In a recent study MailChimp discovered that open rates ranged from 93 to 0.5 percent due to many…

Mopdog office bracket challenge is heating up going into the Sweet 16

March 26, 2014

March Madness is well underway and we have already seen multiple #BracketBuster games. #RememberWhen Dayton defeated Ohio State and Mercer beat out the heavily favored Duke?  With the Sweet 16 about to start and the points for wins increasing, anyone can still take the win for the office bracket challenge. Let’s take a look at how the Mopdog pack is doing…

A web designer’s toolbox – top tools and resources to increase productivity

March 24, 2014

A designer’s job is to take an idea and transform it into a well-developed and organized finished product. Since there are many aspects that go into each project, designers rely on a variety of tools to help them accomplish tasks. Here are some tools that may help you become a better, more efficient designer. Feel free to add your favorite…