Creative Solutions
1211 Gorham Street L3Y 8Y3 Newmarket, ON, Canada

#FlashbackFriday to our team taco party where we were gifted engraved "Keep F****** Going' bracelets from our awesome, founder Hollie! There hasn't been a time when we've needed that message of encouragement (or a plate full of tacos) more! What's keeping you and your team going through these difficult times? Drop your tips and wisdom in the comments. You know we need it!

Your new website is complete and you launch your creative baby into the world (YAY! Cue applause from everyone on the internet who rushes to your site) Wait, that didn't happen and your launch fell flat? *crickets* Don't worry, it's not too late to revive your website from the Google graveyard. Here are 4 FREE ways to get some eyeballs on your website! ... 1. UTILIZE SOCIAL MEDIA Don't wait until your website launches to start promoting it! Decide the date when you are launching and prepare your audience for its release on social media by: Teasing your new site in stories with a countdown sticker Create a 'New Website Coming Soon' post Adding your new website to your social media bio After it launches be sure to promote the heck out of it by creating a 'We're Live' social media post + a swipe up stories to your new website (if you have over 10K followers on Instagram) 2. EMAIL SIGNATURES Your email signature is your online business card! Revamp your email signature to include your new brand logo, website, and social media handles. 3. WEBSITE SEO SEO or search engine optimization helps improve your site's ranking on Google and it's completely free! A few ways to improve your SEO include adding alt text to your images and adding specific keywords and phrases throughout your site. 4. GOOGLE MY BUSINESS Update your website on your GMB page (or create one if you haven't already done so) and start adding your business to online directories such as Google Maps.

How to set and achieve your business goals in 2021! When setting your business goals, be as specific as possible. Pick 5 goals that you would like to achieve by the end of next year and then create a spreadsheet listing each goal along with deadlines and notes. Narrow down your goals into smaller tasks and keep a column for check-marks so you can mark when you have finished the task and ultimately achieved the goal. https://bit.ly/3i8e7kB

A very Happy Birthday to our fantastic Director of Web Development, Deanna!

How many times have you swiped and swiped through a carousel post on Instagram only to have learned, well...not that much! @ismail_elazizi breaks down the most common carousel post mistakes. These helpful tips also apply to creating awesome graphics, so even if you're not a fan of using carousel posts, it's worth the swipe! P.S @ismail_elazizi We are holding our breath for the 3rd part of these tips!

Instagram TV (IGTV) is a great way for you to upload longer videos - up to an hour long if you have a verified account! This type of content is a great way to showcase campaign or product launches, post interviews, how-to videos, interact with influencers, and build engagement with your brand on Instagram. Once you upload a video to IGTV, you will be given the option to show a preview on your timeline. Once someone clicks on the video on your timeline and watch it for ...60 seconds, a button pops up asking if you'd like to continue watching. This now opens in IGTV for them to watch the entire video! All you need to use IGTV is your phone, an Instagram account, and a great idea! Visit our blog for a step-by-step guide on how to use IGTV! https://www.needcs.com/si/how-to-use-igtv-for-your-business See more

So this is why the #TorontoRealEstateMarket has had record-breaking sales this year. #MarketingAtItsBest

Anyone else binge watch the "Home Edit" on Netflix? Don't be afraid to apply that sassy organizational advice to your social media too! Edit the heck out of your feed, get rid of the bots, and the accounts with no profile pictures (these are usually bots as well) until you have only REAL beautiful humans in every colour of the

How we feel about social media content creation! What takes longer for you? The image/graphic or the caption? @LifeWithTheBuxtons

Our Director of Social Media, Alma loves to soak in that autumn sunshine! What's your favourite fall activity?

We're so excited to announce our NEW Client Garage Living, a company with 21 franchise locations across Canada and the United States (and growing!) that creates beautiful garages that are organized, usable, and custom-made for your needs! If your garage needs a transformation - I don't know about you but I want to turn mine into a home gym this winter - head to https://www.garageliving.com/

Reminder: Kind words are FREE. Throw them around like confetti. #WorldKindnessDay @Jennibrhodes

Meet our new client @HaleCoffeeTo! The CS team is so excited to be working with one of the best specialty coffee roasters in Torontodefinitely worth a visit! If you do drop by don't forget to snap a pic and tag Hale Coffee Company! CodyGrecoCollective

Introducing our new project manager, Carole! Carole is a self-professed google~a~holic who takes perverse pleasure in discovering all things related to health and food. When she’s not managing projects, Carole has a blast producing YouTube web series, brainstorming all things video, inhaling historical fiction and fantasy novels, and hanging out with her 3 fabulous grand babes! Just like the CS team, Carole is obsessed with social media and can be found Instagramming her ...life through cool pics (wellshe thinks they’re cool) Welcome to the team, Carole!

So I sing a song for the hustlers #NationalEntrepreneursDay

Y'all ready for this week? In our last meeting, our team shared some things they were doing for self-care. How have you been taking care of your mental, emotional, and physical health? Let us know in the comments (Sandelindesigns)

Stop doubting your skills, talents, and accomplishments! Here's a tip from CS founder, Hollie on how to deals with #ImposterSyndrome Write out a list of what makes you awesome and create your differentiating value proposition. Have that on a wall in front of you. Survey your clients asking what they think makes you awesome! Whenever you feel the imposter syndrome sneaking back, read your VP and remember who the eff you are boss up! You're not like everyone else bu...t that's exactly what makes you awesome! #JustSayin How do you overcome imposter syndrome? Drop your tips in the comments!

Adding to the list of things we need to leave in 2020 What's something people do on Instagram that makes you squirm? Drop it in the comments below so we can throw it in the virtual garbage together--> BOTS... POSTING AND GHOSTING BLAMING THE ALGORITHM FOR EVERYTHING GOING RIGHT TO THE SALE BUYING FOLLOWERS/ FOLLOW FOR FOLLOW PHILOSOPHICAL CAPTIONS ON EVERY IMAGE DOING IT FOR THE GRAM RESPONDING TO EVERY PROFOUND POST WITH "YAAAAAS!" or "THIS!" BOOMERANGS FOR THE SAKE OF NOTHING HAPPY MONDAY, HAPPY TUESDAY, HAPPY WEDNESDAY, HAPPY... WRITING #TBT ON A DAY THAT IS NOT THURSDAY @DudeWithSign

A mystery (#Repost @Alyssalimp)

"Building a connection with your clients on a human level is the best way to create clients for life, and maybe even friends." -Tory (@ToryDigital) At the end of the day, there are many of your competitors out there offering similar things to you, so what is going to make you stand out from the rest? .... Follow @torydigital for more awesome marketing tips!

How often are you checking up on your team? We've added this one question to the start of our zoom meetings and we love it! #MarketingTeam #NewmarketMarketing

HAPPY #CAPSLOCKDAY! Do you interpret ALL CAPS as yelling or excitement? Drop your vote below

How can you come up with a fast and surefire way to generate huge audience engagement on social media? Put together a social media contest or giveaway! #SocialMediaStrategy #SocialMediaTips

#HappyMonday! Hands up if you love your job as much as this guy! @JayShetty

When you’re working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, your pets become your de facto co-workers. Here's what it's like to #workfromhome with pets! HuffPost https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//photos-work-from-home-pets_

#MEETTHETEAM Take a moment to say hello to Steph, our newest Social Media Manager! Steph is a self-described "big ol' geek" that likes video games, reading, singing, and spending time with her fur babies Ollie, Birdie, and Reggie. Her other past times include eating sushi, watching her fave TV show "The Great," and falling down YouTube rabbit holes Welcome to the team Steph, we think you'll fit in perfectly!... Drop her a ‘hello!’ in the comments!

That moment when you're so plugged in you start to scare your clients... @HiCaitlinReilyy

Our founder, Hollie had a blast as a guest on several marketing podcasts this year! Check out these awesome creators @MarketingChops @istagenorganize @the_ultimatecreative... @kriswardxx Do you have a favourite podcast? Let us know in the comments!!

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! Enjoy your socially distant family day of feasting and turkey-induced naps! We know we will.

It's International #DayoftheGirl! Shout-out to 10-year-old dancers Tyana and Safya and all of the strong and inspiring girls making a difference around the globe. L.A. Dance Project #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild #InternationalDayoftheGirl