🚨 Do you need a graphic designer or just someone who knows how to use design software?

Because there’s a BIG difference.

A graphic designer:
✨ Does the research - deep dives into your brand, target audience, and competition.
✨ Guides the process - so your brand actually attracts the right clients.
✨ Tailors the design - to align with your goals and fuel business growth.
✨ Needs your trust - because great design isn’t just about looking good, it’s about working.

A design operator (aka, someone who just knows the software):
❌ Takes your exact instructions, no strategy involved.
❌ Doesn’t challenge your ideas or suggest improvements.
❌ Gives you what you think you need - but not necessarily what will help you grow.

And here’s where it gets real: If your branding and visuals aren’t helping you attract and convert clients, you’ll either:
👉 Figure out it’s a design problem and start over ($$$ wasted).
👉 Not realize it’s a design problem and get burned out, frustrated, and stuck.

💡 Design isn’t just about execution - it’s about strategy. If you’re serious about growth, you don’t need someone who just „makes things look nice.” You need someone who makes things work.

Which one are you really looking for?

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Business owners • Business online • Branding • Business Online • Graphic Design • Visual Identity
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🚨 Why we ditched Yoast SEO for Rank Math SEO 🚨

After years of recommending Yoast SEO, we made the switch to Rank Math SEO - and honestly, we haven’t looked back.

Here’s why:

✨ More advanced features for free.
With Rank Math, you get tools that are only available in the paid version of Yoast - straight out of the box.

✨ Better user interface.
It’s intuitive, cleaner, and easier to navigate. Let’s be real: SEO is already a lot to manage. A smooth dashboard makes all the difference.

✨ Lightweight and fast.
Yoast can get a little bulky, slowing down your website. Rank Math is optimized to keep your site running smoothly, even with powerful SEO tools in action.

SEO is a critical part of your website’s success, so the tools you use matter. If you’re still using Yoast and feeling like something’s missing, Rank Math might just be the upgrade you didn’t know you needed.

Want to schedule a free consultation? 📩 DM us and I’ll send you all details 🫶

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Business owners • Business online • Website • Business Online • WordPress • WooCommerce • SEO • Wordpress Plugins
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🚨 Your website should do the heavy lifting in your sales process.

Here’s the deal: By the time someone gets on a sales call with you, they should already be sold.

Why? Because your website:
✅ Clearly communicated what you do.
✅ Showcased your expertise and credibility.
✅ Answered their questions before they even asked.

A good, strategic website is your silent salesperson - working 24/7 to filter out the wrong clients and prepare the right ones to say “yes” before the call even starts.

✨ Imagine showing up to a sales call fully confident, knowing your website already did most of the talking for you. That’s not just a dream - it’s what happens when your site is designed to SELL.

💡 If you’re still spending all your time convincing prospects on calls, it’s time to look at your website

Want to schedule a free consultation? 📩 DM us and I’ll send you all details 🫶

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Business owners • Business online • Website • Business Online • WordPress • WooCommerce
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🚨 The irony is real

Creators shout from the rooftops:

„You NEED a website because social media could disappear overnight!”

And then what do they recommend? SaaS platforms like:
❌ Shopify
❌ Wix
❌ Squarespace
❌ Showit
❌ Stan Store
❌ Beacons.ai

Let’s break this down:

On these platforms, you don’t own your website. You’re renting it. You have no control over:
🔹 How it runs.
🔹 What happens to your files.
🔹 Whether your site even exists tomorrow if the platform shuts down or changes its policies.

✨ We do things differently. That’s why we ONLY work with self-hosted WordPress (and WooCommerce for e-commerce).

Why? Because:
✅ You own it—your files, your data, your business.
✅ It’s scalable and customizable to grow with you.
✅ You’re not at the mercy of a platform deciding to change the rules.

Having a website is about freedom and security—not just ticking a box.

💡 Stop settling for “easy” solutions that leave your business vulnerable. Build a website that you own.

Want to schedule a free consultation? 📩 DM us and I’ll send you all details 🫶

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Business owners • Business online • Website • Business Online • WordPress • WooCommerce
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🚨 Stop inviting your friends and family to follow your business page

Here’s why:
Your friends and family aren’t your target audience. They love you, but they’re not buying from you. When they scroll past your posts without engaging (because let’s be honest - they will), it kills your reach.

❌ Algorithm thinks your content isn’t relevant.
❌ Fewer people in your actual audience will see your posts.
❌ Your engagement rate tanks.

It’s not about vanity metrics like followers - it’s about building an audience of people who actually need what you’re offering.

💡 Here’s the truth: A smaller, engaged audience is more powerful than a big, silent one. Your goal isn’t to collect followers - it’s to attract clients.

So, stop chasing numbers and focus on the people who matter. Build your business for the ones who’ll buy, not just the ones who’ll like out of obligation.

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Business owners • Business online • Social Media Marketing
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🔴 Changes on Instagram!

✅ New 3:4 vertical grid
✅ 3-minute reels
✅ friends activity reels tab
✅ new video editing app

AND coming soon:

✅ Highlights removed from profile page
Now they’ll be displayed in a separate tab next to grid and reels tab

✅ Easier thumbnails customisation
With better crop options and background possibilities

✅ Re-ordering the grid

✅ Posting directly to grid, by-passing the feed
Useful for creators who still create mosaic feeds

Don’t be surprised with the next Instagram update - follow @pikusmedia and stay informed!

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Business owners • Business online • Instagram
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