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How to Properly Use Script Fonts

Avoiding the Curse of the "Wedding Fonts" We've been talking around the office about a trend that has been getting bigger within the last year or so. The "wedding font." The "curse of the wedding font," actually. What do we mean by that? Well, to put it simply, it’s that elusive script font that promises elegance and romance. However, it can often lead designers down a treacherous path of over-embellished invitations and illegible signage.

graphic design, typography

business person deciding which social media channels is best for their company

Which Social Media Channel is the Best to Market My Business?

Throughout the last five years, we have seen businesses go from a small local business to a national phenomenon overnight. Virality has huge potential to improve business for many companies and organizations. In today's digital age, social media has become a valuable tool for businesses looking to expand their reach, engage with customers, and drive sales. With various social media channels available, each offering unique features and demographics, choosing the right platform for your business...

social media

Roboto Google Font Pairing

Font pairings can resemble unraveling a complex puzzle, each selection similar to finding the perfect piece to complement your chosen font. Continuing our Font Pairing Saga with the Roboto font family, we at Stimulus are once again answering the question: “What font goes best with ____________?" Choosing just the right font to convey a message beyond just the words can be a daunting task. For this pairing post, we are choosing to take a closer look at Roboto, a modern, rounded...

graphic design, typography

google business profiles now offering social links graphic

Google Business Profiles Now Offering Custom Social Links

Big news for those with Google Business Profiles! Google has introduced a new function that allows users to add social links within their profile. What does this mean? It means that now you have any more control over how your business appears on Google and what users see when your listing appears in the search engine result pages (SERPs).

CVFP medical group new website design by Stimulus advertising and marketing firm in central virginia

Stimulus Launches New CVFP Medical Group Website

It's a new year, and we are starting with a bang! Check out the latest website launched, CVFP Medical Group. This labor-of-love project is very dear to our hearts. As a treasured healthcare organization in Central Virginia, we knew that we needed to make this website reflect the brand and name of CVFP Medical Group. With bright colors, clear site structure and organization, CVFP is ready to serve current and new patients through its new online presence.

Joomla, web design

The Perfect Christmas Gifts for the Creative in Your Family

Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? Like us, we are sure you haven't gotten into much of the Christmas gifts yet. If you have, congratulations, you're an overachiever and we applaud you (NOT!). For our fellow procrastinators, here is a brief list of the perfect Christmas gifts for those special people in your life who are more on the creative side. We have broken it down into a few categories and tried to keep it relatively simple. This is NOT the time to overthink.

web design, photography, graphic design

Happy 18th birthday to Joomla from stimulus advertising Virginia web design firm

Happy Birthday Joomla!

It is crazy to think that in 2005, Stimulus Advertising switched from a Content Management System (CMS) called Mamba to the new and improved Joomla. Eighteen years later, and we couldn't be happier with the decision we made to continue with a system that is so robust, customizable and allows us to create stunning website designs for our clients.