July 10, 2026

3 Ways to Spot What’s Getting in the Way of Business Growth

When growth slows down, the instinct is usually to do more - more content, more traffic, more platforms. But often the real issue is something quieter: confusing messaging, a dip in trust, or friction that's quietly costing you. This post walks through three honest questions that help you spot what's actually getting in the way, so you can fix the root cause instead of adding to the noise.
July 3, 2026

What Would Your Business Bring to the Fourth of July Cookout?

Your branding isn't just your logo, colors, or fonts - it's the feeling people get when they interact with your business. So we had a little fun with it: if your business showed up to a Fourth of July cookout, what would it bring? Find out what your brand's "cookout role" says about how customers experience you, and how to make that impression more consistent.
June 26, 2026

5 Things We Know After Nearly 25 Years in Business

Twenty-five years in business teaches you a lot - and not always in the ways you'd expect. As JHD approaches its 25th anniversary, we're sharing five lessons that have carried us through changing technology, tough projects, and unexpected detours. If you're building your own path forward, these are the things we wish we'd known sooner.
June 19, 2026

3 Tips to Stay on Your Game When the World Is Pulling Attention Elsewhere

When big moments like the World Cup and summer travel take over everyone's feed, it's easy for your business to get lost in the noise. The good news is that a few small adjustments can keep your content feeling current, clear, and easy to act on. Here are three simple ways to stay relevant and keep customers engaged, even when their attention is being pulled in a hundred directions.
June 12, 2026

How Is Your Business Listed?

Your website is only one piece of your online presence. Customers also rely on search listings, maps, directories, review platforms, and social profiles to find, verify, and evaluate your business. In this post, we explore why accurate, consistent business listings matter and how they help build trust before a customer ever reaches out.
June 5, 2026

Spotify Put a Disco Ball on Its Logo. Here’s What That Teaches Us About Brand Identity.

Spotify’s temporary disco-ball logo generated a big reaction for a simple reason: people already know and recognize the brand. That small change highlights an important branding lesson - strong brand identity creates familiarity, trust, and the flexibility to evolve without causing confusion. In this post, we explore what Spotify’s anniversary campaign can teach businesses about building a brand people remember.