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Why shoppers demand mobile-ready websites and how it will boost your profits
Picture yourself grabbing your phone while waiting in line, opening a store’s site, and checking out a few products. You do this all the time.

The power of design in business growth: A guide for Minnesota brands {plus homework}
Meet Sarah, the owner of a small but promising coffee shop in Minnesota. When she opened her doors, Sarah was confident that her passion for

Logo design myths: Don’t let these misconceptions hold you back
Today we’d like you to meet Sarah, the founder of a local bakery that has been around for seven years. She’d built a loyal customer

Unlock Your Website’s Full Potential in 2024: The Ultimate Homepage Checklist for Service Brands
If you’re feeling overwhelmed about what exactly should grace the homepage of your website and what can be saved for deeper exploration, you’re not alone.

11 Minnesota Home Services Brands That Are Raising The Bar
The year-over-year search growth in “landscaping near me,” “roofing companies near me,” and “HVAC repair” is enough to make anyone stop to recognize three simple

10 Real Estate Branding Examples That Will Inspire You
Let’s explore the best real estate brands to help inspire you. At Finn & Gray, we know it’s so much more than your logo but

Unveiling Finn & Gray’s Upgraded Website: Delivering Targeted and Actionable Insights for Small Biz
We’re on cloud nine over here in our Woodbury office! We are thrilled that our new website launched with impressive force. Traffic was up 200%

Real Estate Leads: How Your Brand Impacts Your Bottom Line
When it comes to real estate, standing out is not just a goal—it’s a necessity. You’ve mastered the art of writing offers, have a strong

What’s the ROI of a logo design?
We often hear the question from clients and potential clients, “what’s the ROI of a logo design?” We thought, today we’d explore the significance of

From SVG to PNG: Understanding Logo File Types for Business Owners
From Nike and Apple to Bumble and Martha Stewart, you can find logos all around. Logos have been an essential part of branding and marketing

Five Tactics That Minnesota Real Estate Agents Can Steal from Kris Lindahl
Whether you love to hate his billboards or just love him, we all know him. And that’s just why we are here today. So, who

Finn & Gray featured in Woodbury Magazine
In our exciting journey of business ownership, we were honored to be featured in the November 2023 issue of Woodbury Magazine, where we shared insights

Six Pages You Absolutely Need On Your Painting Company Website
As we are further into 2024, I think it’s pretty clear that most business owners know that you need a homepage, about page, and a

AI Logo Generators: Why They’re Not The Right Choice For Every Business
If you google “AI Logo Design” you are likely to find a myriad of options for AI logo generators. That can be tempting but stay

How to hire a branding agency
In the market today, the difference between survival and success often boils down to one key element: branding. And hiring a branding agency doesn’t have
Download the FREE Real Estate Branding Playbook
Feeling lost in the crowd and struggling to catch the attention of potential customers? This download is your first step toward standing out and capturing those elusive leads.