Davey and Krista – Design Strategy School
About Course
Here’s What You Get:
Design Strategy School is a complete, step-by-step system that teaches you how to design, price, sell, and deliver strategic brands and websites—so you can stop guessing, stop undercharging, and build a studio that actually supports your life.
Built from a $100k design education and 15+ years of real client work—broken down into a clear, repeatable framework you can use on every project.
You will learn how to:
• Design brands and websites rooted in strategy—not trends
• Build offers that feel aligned and profitable
• Create a portfolio that attracts premium clients
• Sell your work with confidence (without feeling salesy)
• Deliver a polished client experience with repeatable systems
• Explain your design decisions like a creative director
MODULE ONE
Studio CEO Essentials
• Set up pricing, workflows, and client systems that save time
• Create a professional process clients trust
• Position your website to sell for you
MODULE TWO
Design Principles
• Master the core principles that make designs feel intentional and high-end
• Train your eye so you can confidently say why something works
• Apply these fundamentals to brands, websites, and templates
MODULE THREE
Elements of Design
• Use color, typography, layout, and spacing with intention
• Build visual systems that guide users and support conversion
• Move from “pretty” to purposeful design decisions
MODULE FOUR
Brand & Logo Design
• Build strategic brand concepts—not just logos
• Present and refine work without endless revisions
• Deliver polished brand assets clients love
MODULE FIVE
Customize a Showit Site
• Create Showit websites with strategy and structure
• Manage website projects from start to launch
• Deliver sites that look good and convert well for your clients
MODULE SIX
Marketing for Designers
• Get found online without doing “all the platforms.”
• Create content that drives inquiries—not just engagement
• Build visibility systems that don’t rely on hustle
MODULE SEVEN
Build Your Mailing List
• Start and grow a healthy email list from scratch
• Create lead magnets that actually convert
• Set up automated sequences that build trust and sell
MODULE EIGHT
Paid Advertising
• Design ads that feel aligned with your brand
• Understand targeting, audiences, and tracking
• Use ads as a tool to increase revenue
MODULE NINE
Portfolio Projects
• Work through real-world design scenarios
• Create diverse, strategic projects you’re proud to show
• Build confidence through guided practice
Course Content
01 Showit SEO For Designers 01 SEO Processes
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01 1.1 Discovery Call Preparation
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02 1.2 The Discovery Call
27:33
01 Showit SEO For Designers 02 Migrating To Showit
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01 1.3 Migrating To Showit An Overview
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02 1.4 RankMath SEO Plugin Settings
09:18
01 Showit SEO For Designers 03 Keyword Research An Introduction
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01 Terminology How To Track Results
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02 Introduction To Content The Customer Journey
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03 Introduction To Content Keyword Research
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04 Google Search Console And Google Analytics
10:11
01 Showit SEO For Designers 04 Content Development A Process For Targeting New Keywords
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01 Keyword Content Research Choosing A Direction
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02 How To Use The SEO Brief
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03 SEO Copywriting Writing Content For Search Engines
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04 How To Optimize The Content
16:46
01 Showit SEO For Designers 05 SEO Audits
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01 SEO Audits General Overview
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02 SEO Audits Understanding And Prioritizing Your Report
15:21
01 Showit SEO For Designers 06 Showit SEO Tutorials
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01 Canvas Layers Please Read BEFORE Watching
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02 Introduction To Showit SEO
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03 Monitoring SEO Performance On Showit
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04 Optimizing Images Sizing Considerations
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05 Optimizing Images File Names And Adding Alt Text
11:45
02 Davey Krista Community Designers Community
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01 Recording
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02 Recording
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06 Recording
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07 Designer Qa May 2025
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08 Designer Qa April 2025
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09 Designer Qa March 2025
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10 Designer Qa Feb 2025
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11 Designer Qa Feb 2025
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03 Design Strategy School 01 1.0 Studio Ceo Foundations
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01 1.1 Business Structure Protection Setup 29 Minute Watch
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02 1.2 Money Management Bookkeeping Basics 15 Minute Watch
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03 1.3 Dubsado Overview 20 Minute Watch
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04 1.4 Finding Your First Clients Niching 16 Minute Watch
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05 1.5 Business Model Clarity 14 Minute Watch
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06 1.6 CRM Clickup Overview 7 Minute Watch
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07 1.7 How To Build Your Personal Brand 9 Minute Watch
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07 DesignEdit.AI Create A Detailed Brand Avatar
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07 How To Set Up Google Workspace Business Emails For Your Domain In 2025
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08 1.8 Crafting Your Messaging 15 Minute Watch
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09 1.9 Profitable Collections Pricing 9 Minute Watch
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10 1.10 Your Website Setup 18 Minute Watch
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11 1.11 Sales Pipelines Booking Systems 16 Minute Watch
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12 1.12 Discovery Call Script 22 Minute Watch
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13 1.13 Deliver A Top Notch Client Experience 12 Minute Watch
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14 1.14 Personal Finance Wealth Building 15 Minute Watch
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15 1.15 Contracts Quotes 17 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 02 2.0 Principles Of Design
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01 2.1 Principles Of Design Overview 5 Minute Watch
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02 2.2 Balance 12 Minute Watch
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03 2.3 Contrast 13 Minute Watch
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04 2.4 Alignment 10 Minute Watch
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05 2.5 Proximity 8 Minute Watch
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06 2.6 Repetition 12 Minute Watch
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07 2.7 Scale 9 Minute Watch
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08 2.8 Composition Visual Flow 9 Minute Watch
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09 2.9 Training Your Eye 6 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 03 3.0 Elements Of Design
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01 3.1 Introduction To Visual Language 3 Minute Watch
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02 3.2 Color Psychology Meaning 8 Minute Watch
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02 Copy Of Color Palettes Lead Magnet
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03 3.3 Building Color Palettes 16 Minute Watch
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04 3.4 Color Accessibility 4 Minute Watch
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05 3.5 Typography Fundamentals 18 Minute Watch
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06 3.6 Typography Hierarchy 14 Minute Watch
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07 3.7 Font Pairing 9 Minute Watch
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08 3.8 Grid Systems Spacing Rules 5 Minute Watch
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09 3.9 Contemporary Layout Patterns 6 Minute Watch
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10 3.10 Understanding White Space Negative Space 7 Minute Watch
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11 3.11 Using Line Shape And Texture With Intention 12 Minute Watch
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12 3.12 When And How To Introduce Patterns Illustrations 14 Minute Watch
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13 3.13 Building Brand Assets That Feel Like A System 14 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 04 4.0 Brand Logo Design
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01 4.1 Brand Strategy Intake The Questionnaire 9 Minute Watch
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02 4.2 Mood Board Initial Color Direction 39 Minute Watch
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03 4.3 Illustrator Foundations For Brand Designers 41 Minute Watch
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04 4.4 Round 1 Initial Logo Concepts Black White 31 Minute Watch
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05 4.5 Presenting Concepts Choosing A Direction 3 Minute Watch
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06 4.6 Rounds 2 4 Refined Concepts 6 Minute Watch
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07 4.7 Round 5 Font Exploration 9 Minute Watch
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08 4.8 Color Exploration 8 Minute Watch
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09 4.9 Full Brand Development 6 Minute Watch
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10 4.10 Final Files Print Web 10 Minute Watch
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11 4.11 Brand Guide 26 Minute Watch
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12 4.12 Launch Assets 4 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 05 5.0 Customizing A Showit Website 01 5.1 Prep Project Organization
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01 5.1.1 How To Choose A Template 7 Minute Watch
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02 5.1.2 Template Survey Questionnaire 6 Minute Watch
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03 5.1.3 Collecting Content 29 Minute Watch
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03 Krista Jones Website Content Google Docs 5 December 2024
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03 Website Content Creation Tips
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04 5.1.4 Selecting Images For Websites 31 Minutes
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05 5.1.5 Sizing Images For Websites 18 Minutes
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06 5.1.6 Finding Creative Inspiration 13 Minutes
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07 5.1.7 Create A Simple Logo In Canva 4 Minutes
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08 5.1.8 Website Typography Guide 19 Minutes
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09 5.1.9 Beautiful Usable AI Images With MidJourney 35 Minutes
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03 Design Strategy School 05 5.0 Customizing A Showit Website 02 5.2 Customizing The Template
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01 5.2.1 Time Tracking 4 Minute Watch
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02 5.2.2 Should You Use Your Showit Account Or Theirs. 4 Minute Watch
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03 5.2.3 Template Load Setup 3 Minute Watch
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04 5.2.3 Setting Up Logo Colors In Showit 11 Minute Watch
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04 Creating Crisp Logos And Graphics On The Web With SVG Files
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05 5.2.4 Setting Up Fonts In Showit 10 Minute Watch
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06 5.2.5 Working With Canvases 12 Minute Watch
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06 Boost Website Engagement With Easy Showit Animations
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06 Showit Website Tutorial Importing A Canvas From Another Template Or The Original Template
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07 5.2.6 Adding Images Video 4 Minute Watch
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08 5.2.7 Homepage 1hr Watch
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09 5.2.8 Collecting Feedback 4 Minute Watch
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09 Home 22 November 2024
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10 5.2.9 Service Page Tips 10 Minute Watch
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11 5.2.10 Blog 16 Minute Watch
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12 5.2.11 Contact 7 Minute Watch
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13 5.2.12 Site Optimization Pre Launch Testing 6 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 05 5.0 Customizing A Showit Website 03 5.3 Prepping For Launch
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01 5.3.1 Launch Checklist 6 Minutes
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02 5.3.2 Pre Launch Audit Of Existing Site 5 Minute Watch
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03 5.3.3 Launch Graphics For Client 15 Minutes
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03 Copy Of Client Launch Graphic Templates For Course
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04 5.3.4 Launch Gift 3 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 05 5.0 Customizing A Showit Website 04 5.4 Launching Your Clients Site
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01 5.4.1 Making Site Live 16 Minute Watch
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02 5.4.2 Post Launch Site Audit 6 Minute Watch
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03 5.4.3 Gathering A Testimonial 3 Minute Watch
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04 5.4.4 Promoting The Site 4 Minute Watch
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05 5.4.5 Post Purchase Support 3 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 05 5.0 Customizing A Showit Website 05 5.5 Troubleshooting Common Issues
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01 5.5.1 Client Isnt Getting You Content
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01 Building A Showit Website With AI ChatGPT Showit Challenge
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03 Design Strategy School 06 6.0 Marketing
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01 6.1 Email Marketing 9 Minute Watch
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02 6.2 SEO Basics For Designers 14 Minute Watch
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03 6.3 Social Media 9 Minute Watch
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04 6.4 Design Posts That Convert 5 Minute Watch
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05 6.5 Instagram Strategy For Designers 15 Minute Watch
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06 6.6 Social Media Scheduling 16 Minute Watch
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07 6.7 Manychat 9 Minute Watch
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08 6.8 Pinterest For Designers 8 Minute Watch
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09 6.9 Pinterest Strategy For Designers 6 Minute Watch
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10 6.10 Visibility Beyond Social 15 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 07 7.0 Marketing Build Your Mailing List 01 7.1 Getting Started With Email Marketing
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01 7.1.1 The Super Simple Guide To Starting A Mailing List 21 Minute Watch
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03 7.1.3 Email Etiquette Staying Out Of Spam Boxes 5 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 07 7.0 Marketing Build Your Mailing List 02 7.2 Choosing A Platform
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01 7.2.1 Kit Vs. Flodesk Which Email Platform Is Better. 7 Minute Watch
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02 7.2.2 The Ultimate Flodesk Review 8 Minute Watch
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03 7.2.3 How To Embed A Flodesk Form On Showit Websites 9 Minute Watch
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04 7.2.4 The Ultimate Kit Formerly ConvertKit Review 9 Minute Watch
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05 7.2.5 How To Embed A Kit Formerly ConvertKit Form On Showit Websites 2 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 07 7.0 Marketing Build Your Mailing List 03 7.3 Lead Generation 101
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01 7.3.1 Design And Deliver A Winning Lead Magnet To Grow Your Email List 12 Minute Watch
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03 7.3.2 How To Create A Landing Page Send A Lead Magnet PDF In Flodesk 8 Minute Watch
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04 7.3.4 How To Create A Sign Up Form Send A Lead Magnet PDF In Kit 4 Minute Watch
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05 7.3.5 Smart Website Pop Ups In Showit With BDOW 3 Minute Watch
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06 7.3.6 Setting Up BDOW Social Proof Pop Ups 16 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 07 7.0 Marketing Build Your Mailing List 04 7.4 Lead Generation Ideas
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01 7.4.1 Using ManyChat To Build Your List 4 Minute Watch
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02 7.4.2 Using A Webinar To Build Your List 12 Minute Watch
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03 7.4.3 Using Quizzes To Build Your List 7 Minute Watch
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04 7.4.4 Online Challenge 2 Minute Watch
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05 7.4.5 Trip Wire Product 2 Minute Watch
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06 7.4.6 Giveaways 6 Minute Watch
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07 7.4.7 Clickable Email Signature 7 Minute Watch
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08 7.4.8 Online Summit 2 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 07 7.0 Marketing Build Your Mailing List 05 7.5 Nurture Your Subscribers
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02 7.5.2 Example Welcome Nurture Sequence 10 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 08 8.0 Paid Advertising Meta
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01 8.1 Setting Up A Facebook Pixel In Showit 6 Minute Watch
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02 8.2 How To Design Your Ads 16 Minute Listen
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03 8.3 Writing Ad Copy 9 Minute Watch
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04 8.4 Creating Audiences 9 Minute Watch
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05 8.5 Setting Up An Ad 12 Minute Watch
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06 8.6 Troubleshooting Ads Scaling 6 Minute Watch
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07 8.7 Custom Conversions 2 Minute Watch
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03 Design Strategy School 10 Course Bonuses
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01 How To Use Loom
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03 Canva Basic Tutorial
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03 Lead Magnet For Canva Directions
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04 Bonus Canned Email Templates 10 Minute Watch
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06 Album Template How To
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07 Krista Jones Website Content Google Docs 5 December 2024
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10 Bonus Brand Strategy Workbook 2 Minute Watch
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11 Bonus Brand Messaging Worksheet
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20 Beautiful Usable AI Images With MidJourney
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