Eastwood Design

25/05/2022

Do not miss this event. Halifax Crafters Spring Market is at a new location! Bigger and better. So many vendors. Come visit Peter at the table! We take graphic design from computer screens to silk screens on clay :).

14/01/2022

We have been quietly working on a number of local projects that we are very excited about.

Recently - we did a new website for Herring Cove Dentistry. We have been so impressed with this dentistry - the staff are friendly and warm. The dental hygienists create a sense of ease.

A number of years ago we had a little one with an absolute fear of dentists - the staff at Herring Cove managed to completely change this for our little one who now years later loves the dentist!

Looking for a great dentist? Look no further than Herring Cove Dentistry!

18/11/2021

We’ve been quiet for a few weeks! Eastwood Pottery is part of the show this weekend at the Sunnyside Mall. With over 40+ Craft NS juried participants this could be the next place to get all your Christmas shopping done! Support local!!!

01/11/2021

10/04/2021

Are you celebrating a graduate this spring? Purchase a Grad Sign for your lawn today! Will ship anywhere in North America. www.gradsigns.ca

28/09/2020

25/09/2020

Planning and implementing a social media strategy takes planning and time. A good plan incorporates increasing brand awareness, driving traffic to your website, boosting engagement and increasing the ability to listen to your customers.⠀
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Eastwood Design can help streamline the process so you can focus on managing business.⠀
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24/09/2020

Eastwood Design specializes in helping small businesses with small budgets create websites and digital presence. The marketplace is online - don't miss out!⠀
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23/09/2020

✔️You don't have to be on social media, but if you aren't, it is going to affect your bottom line.  ⠀
✔️It is important to have a plan and know exactly what you need to do to increase engagement and build connection.  ⠀
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Eastwood Design can help your business develop a social media plan.  Contact us today - we would love to chat.⠀
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22/09/2020

Likes and follows are not the most important element in social media engagement. Social Media is just a fantastic opportunity to engage with your customers & create brand loyalty. ⠀
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☑️Don't just make a post and walk away - be ready to answer questions!⠀
☑️Let people know who you are - be human and be real.⠀
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21/09/2020

If you are not engaging with your customers on social media you are missing leads.
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According to Hootsuite's Top 10 Instagram Stats for 2020:⠀
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✔️500 million people use Instagram Stories every day.⠀
✔️63% of Instagram users log in at least once per day.⠀
✔️Instagram users will spend an average of 28 minutes per day on the platform in 2020.⠀
✔️1/3 of the most viewed Stories are from businesses.⠀
✔️Instagram is the fastest growing social media platform in Canada.⠀
✔️62% of people say they have become more interested in a brand or product after seeing it in Stories.⠀
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Eastwood Design can help you navigate social media platforms and develop a plan build to build your brand and connect with your customers. Contact us today!⠀
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19/09/2020

Are you watching this week? What films are you most looking forward to? For us - we definitely won’t miss “Good Earth - The Pots and Passion of Walter Ostrom” - Former NSCAD professor and friend.

18/09/2020

Does your website direct customers to an effective Call to Action?⠀
🔅Make sure your website visually directs customers to take action🔅⠀
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What do you want your customer to do?⠀
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✔️Sign up?⠀
✔️Purchase today?⠀
✔️Try for free?⠀
✔️Contact us?⠀
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Make the 'next step' clear on your front page!⠀
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17/09/2020

Let's be clear... ⠀
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➡️Your message must cut through the noise!⠀
➡️If you don't define your brand, other people will define it for you.⠀
➡️If you aren't communicating a consistent message on all touch-points, your message is being lost.⠀
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Clarity is key in communicating your brand. ⠀
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16/09/2020

Did you know that your website could have roadblocks, deadends and congestion?  You need to regularly maintain and audit your site to ensure smooth travel for your customers.  Some potential traffic problems could be...⠀
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🔹Broken links⠀
🔹Slow loading times⠀
🔹Error messages⠀
🔹Not being mobile-friendly⠀
🔹Has a site-map been submitted for your site so it can be properly indexed by google?⠀
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We would love to help your business grow.  Contact Eastwood Design today.⠀

15/09/2020

A cluttered website could be hurting your business......⠀
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✔️ if you give people too many options, they will leave your site.   ⠀
✔️if your design is visually confusing.⠀
✔️if you have too much text.⠀
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Don't make the mistake of driving traffic to a cluttered, confusing site.  People will evaluate your business in approximately 15 seconds before they get distracted and click on their next idea.  

14/09/2020

Are your customers confused about what you are trying to sell them?

✅Make sure you communicate what problem you solve for your customer.

✅Make it clear how you are going to make your customers' lives better.

✅Ensure your website has a clear call to action.⠀
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11/09/2020

Eastwood Design has been happy to partner with Nova Scotia Makers to create an online e-commerce site to showcase Maritime Artisans. If you are looking to support local artists and craftspeople, then look no further! has hundreds of products from curated artists - all the finds you would see at the best craft markets in Nova Scotia. This is your one-stop shop for buying local, supporting artists and finding a unique gift for yourself or a friend.
We are constantly adding new makers and products. It is free for artists to set up shop on our site and receive regular advertising of their products.