When preparing to write this post, I thought back to the first Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) / mobile site I created – about 15 years ago.  I had (at the time) a novel idea of creating a website where users could download cellphone ringer tones.  Unfortunately, I never decided to launch the site due to...Read More

We recently had a client ask our thoughts on QR codes and using them to advertise their small business.  We thought we would share our thoughts on the subject in this week’s blog update. You’ve probably seen them before, those odd looking square bar codes (see image above) that are placed on everything from packaged...Read More

The new website offers a contemporary look and streamlined user experience.  It’s is a true resource for small to medium sized business owners, offering informative blog posts on how businesses can boost their marketing presence and grow their business. The addition of an inspirational portfolio highlights Risen Creative’s favorite projects ranging from logo, business card...Read More

Do people love your business on Yelp? If you own a brick-and-mortar business you’re probably familiar with the online review site Yelp.  If you haven’t heard of it, Yelp is a website that allows your customers to post reviews/feedback about businesses with the goal to inform potential customers about what to expect.  Yelp was initially...Read More

Creating a logo to represent your brand can be very challenging.  Your logo is a visual representation of everything your company stands for…so the pressure is on.  I thought it would be beneficial to walk you through the steps we took to design our logo. What’s in a Name: Before you start designing a logo,...Read More