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Brief Answers to Big Questions: Why Is Working ON Your Brand as Important as Working FOR Your Brand?
It’s in those moments when we’re allowed to really flex our creative muscles that we’re having the most fun.
September 14, 2026
Brief Answers to Big Questions: How Do I Optimize Images for My Website?
We've seen our share of iffy images online, and we're here to share some best practices for making sure your website images look their best!
July 10, 2025
7 Typography Trends Leading in 2025
From the status of serifs to the nature of new alignments, we’ve got all the 2025 typography trends you need to know.
February 3, 2025
How Does OC Keep Company Culture Alive While Mostly Working Remotely?
We've loved remote work since 2020, but we wanted something to help us keep a healthy company culture while working remotely. See how here!
October 21, 2024
The OC Guide to Writing a Successful Tagline
A good tagline encapsulates your mission, your value, and your brand promise in just a few words. When you can't "Just do it," see our guide!
September 16, 2024
Brief Answers to Big Questions: What Makes a Good Logo?
Your logo has to stand out in a flooded market. That's a lot of pressure to perform when designing it. Let us help with this list of hints!
August 12, 2024
8 Ways To Promote Videos on a Budget
You don't have to break the bank when you promote videos. Check out our list of ways to get your video seen—often without spending a dime.
July 15, 2024
Brief Answers to Big Questions: How Do I Get Out of a Creative Rut?
Are you having a dry spell? Spinning your wheels? Try out these five tricks for getting out of a creative rut.
September 30, 2022
Not Just for Stylish Spiders: Web Design Trends 2021
What can you do to make your website stand out in 2021? How about looking at the latest trends in web design and trying to incorporate them?
March 19, 2021
OC’s Guide to Visual Elements, Part 8: Space
The final piece of our series on elements of design is all about space--positive and negative, and how to balance those for effect.
November 10, 2020
It’s Time to Stop Doing the Electric Slide: Why You Should Quit Using Sliders on Your Website
Do you use sliders on your website? You may be doing more harm than good. Modernize your design & reach more people by doing away with these clunky relics.
July 15, 2020
What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Website
Let us walk you through exactly what you can expect when you come to OC Creative for a website. We promise it won't be as hard as childbirth.
June 12, 2020
Four Steps (Plus) You Can Take to Safeguard Your Business During COVID-19
Check out our four steps (and some bonus content) outlining what you can do to make sure you come out on top and prepared when COVID-19 restrictions lift.
May 8, 2020
Brief Answers to Big Questions: What’s the Difference Between Marketing and Advertising?
They're not interchangeable terms, and knowing the difference can help you get your message across and influence the right outcomes.
April 3, 2020
Brief Answers to Big Questions: What Should I Wear to My Video Shoot?
There's a whole lot to think about when shooting a video. We've provided wardrobe tips so you won't have to stress about what to (or not to) wear on camera.
March 13, 2020