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In the heart of a charming small town, there existed a hidden gem known as “Sweet Delights.” Owned by Sarah, this bakery had long been a local favorite, but Sarah was eager to share her passion with a broader audience. With the digital age in full swing,... by Josh | Nov 1, 2022 | Google Business Profile
If you’re a local business owner, negative Google reviews can be frustrating. But it’s actually a good thing that they’re hard to get rid of. People know they can trust reviews because they’re difficult to remove. So, what do you do if you have... by Josh | Oct 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Wow, it’s hard to believe that In Transit Studios is 10 years old! What a decade it’s been. What started out as a little side hustle turned into a full time freelancing gig, which turned into a small team and now legitimate web agency with an amazing new CEO Eric and... by Josh | Jun 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
In running my business for nearly seven years, I’ve learned the hard way that if you don’t have a routine and system in place for managing emails, calls, meetings, etc, you’ll quickly find that instead of YOU running your business, your business is... by Josh | Jun 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Recently, I launched a new series on the Elegant Themes Blog about Organizing and Taking Control of your Divi Web Design Business. I got a lot of awesome feedback but many questions as to how/where to find all the parts of the series. So here is the full series with... by Josh | Apr 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Before officially launching In Transit Studios in the Fall of 2010, I was the drummer for the Christian rock band This Fires Embrace. A “normal” path in the time between high school and the start of my career would’ve consisted of years spent at college but mine were... by Josh | Apr 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Recently, I created a series for the Elegant Themes Blog on How To Become a Successful Divi Web Designer. Though it’s geared for web designers using Divi, most of these strategies and ideas can be applied no matter what theme or platform you use. I received some... by Josh | Mar 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hey all, Recently, I wrote a series for fellow web designers on offering “Client Documentation” with the primary purpose of empowering your clients and saving you time. Here is a catalog of the full series which links back to the articles on Elegant... by Josh | Mar 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
“To blog or not to blog?” That is the question for the modern information age. The more detailed question I want to explore in this post is; Can blogging help you and your business? I believe strongly that the answer is YES and I have good reason to believe so. I’ve... by Josh | Jan 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
I’m honored and thrilled to have recently been featured on the Elegant Themes Divi Nation podcast! We go over some web stuff but also some very practical lessons from a post I published for my 6 year business anniversary. Hope these lessons inspire and encourage... by Josh | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
For my first post of 2017 I’ve decided to highlight 10 takeaways from”REWORK,” an incredible book I just finished. It’s from the guys of Basecamp, the project management software I’ve loved and used for over 3 years. Now, I’m no... by Josh | Oct 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
6 years ago, I would’ve never thought I’d be a business owner, a homeowner and would be supporting my wife and little golden retriever all with In Transit Studios. Graphic design and website design started for me as a hobby, then led to doing some work on... by Josh | Aug 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
At the time of writing this article, we’re coming up on the 6 year anniversary of In Transit Studios! And looking back I’ve learned a lot. In this post I’ll share 3 ways to help grow your business. These are all ideas and methods that have worked for... by Josh | Jun 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
“The more you give, the more you get.” – it’s true in every situation in life. It’s especially true when it comes to your web presence and your online success, or lack there of. I’m not talking just talking about investing in the... by Josh | May 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
When running your own business, staying productive proves more and more challenging as time goes on. As business grows, so does your to-do list, your administrative duties, your email, your customers needs, etc. You only have so much cognitive load and time to give... by Josh | Mar 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
All of us are impacted by design on a daily basis whether we realize it or not. From online ads, to billboards, to tv & print ads, to standard emails – good and bad design is everywhere and whether you realize it or not, it’s affecting you positively... by Josh | Dec 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
1) Make sure your website is responsive (mobile ready) Giving your customers a user-friendly, pleasing experience on their phone is more important than ever. Mobile web traffic is already exceeding desktop use in many industries and according to Forbes, mobile traffic... by Josh | Nov 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
In the world of freelance being busy is great and having multiple projects to manage is much more of a blessing than a curse, but that doesn’t make it any easier when there are deadlines, client expectations and budgets involved. In my 5 years of running In... by Josh | Oct 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
Wow, pretty hard to believe…5 years ago I had just begun doing freelance graphic and print design and had not even dabbled into the world of web development (read my full story here). Now, five years older, nearly 150 clients later, this is a legitimate business... by Josh | Sep 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Ah, getting your first client – it’s a rush. It’s intimidating, a little scary depending on their personality, and a little overwhelming…but none the less, it’s a rush. It’s also not so easy to do. In this modern, connection... by Josh | Sep 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Have you ever needed to send a logo to a printer or designer and they ask for the vector file? Or have you ever went to print an image or a poster only to find that everything looks blurry and pixelated? In order to understand both situations, we need to understand... by Josh | Aug 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’ve never been one to use hashtags much unless I sarcastically send a funny one to my wife or friends. I never quite took the time to understand what they were for and I was used to blocking people or unfollowing people who over used them. But as I’ve... by Josh | Aug 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
There are thousands of books, talks, articles and ideas on how to have a successful meeting, all well and good (see my article on Making A Good First Impression.), but I haven’t seen much on preparing for the meeting itself. Which in my opinion, is just as if... by Josh | Jul 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Let’s face it, first impressions are everything. “Well, that’s not very nice. People shouldn’t judge you when they first meet you.” I agree. But that’s not the way the world works. I do it, we all do it. Whether we like to admit it... by Josh | Jul 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
An old Chinese proverb says (Que Karate Kid master voice) “Fast, Cheap or Quality – pick 2.” Ok, maybe that isn’t an old Chinese proverb but it is most certainly dead on. Simply put, some clients will want the world. They’ll want your... by Josh | Jul 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Ah, the age old question – How much does a website cost? Our founding fathers had a hard time answering it, and so do I. Here’s why; A website can be relatively simple, incredibly complex or anywhere in between. It can be small in page number and... by Josh | Jul 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Whether you work from home, a place of business, or you’re a stay-at-home mom, a student, whatever…..you’re probably looking for ways to have more productive days, specifically when your income depends on it. In my time so far of running the daily... by Josh | Jun 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
A recent study showed that over 85% of consumers visit a company’s or service provider’s website before considering making a purchase. In my opinion, that statistic may actually be higher. If you’re asking the question; Is my website really that important? Yes –... by Josh | Jun 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Ever wanted to own your own business? (Insert cheesy TV commercial voice.) Does the thought of waking up when you want, doing what you want and being your own boss sound enticing? Sure it does, but here on planet earth things are a bit more complicated than just that.... by Josh | Jun 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Sure, most people say “It’d be great to work from home,” and for the most part it is. Be your own boss, dress casual, avoid traffic. But working from home has it’s challenges. Here are 5 tips on working from home. 1) Separate work from home.... by Josh | May 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you sell a product or service on a regular basis, let me pose this question to you; What do you sell? Maybe you’re in the insurance business, so you sell insurance, right? Maybe you’re in the retail business and you sell the products in your department, right?... by Josh | Mar 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Blue collar work ethic with a white collar mindset.” – That’s how someone described me recently and you know what? I’ll take it. I graduated from High School in 2005 with no idea of what I wanted to do. Pressured by faculty and society... by Josh | Mar 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Tired of the sleepless nights? Constantly waiting up, just wondering when I would put my knowledge and experience thus far into a helpful blog format? Well, I’m pleased to announce that the In Transit Studios blog has launched! In all seriousness, I’m very...
