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My Muses
Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet
A collection of things to read, listen to, use, and come back to — from brand rabbit holes and business musings to tools I use and recommend.
SOMETHING TO READ
For your next brand rabbit hole
ON THE BLOG
12 Powerful Must-Haves to Boost Website Conversions
When it comes to designing a website, the goal is simple: create an experience that will not only draw visitors in but also help them take the next step and convert. So use these 12 powerful tips to design a website optimized for higher conversions and boost your sales.
ON THE BLOG
Why Every Brand in Your Industry Looks the Same (And How to Break the Pattern)
This is the thing nobody warns you about when you finally take your brand seriously. You go looking for inspiration. You study the people doing well. And you end up blending right into the crowd you wanted to stand out from. Some of those photographers are incredible at what they do. The problem is what they're all looking at. The good news is that it's fixable, just not the way most people try to fix it.
FREE RESOURCE
The Sunday Files
Research-led brand case studies exploring the patterns shaping creative industries, what people are responding to, and where there’s room to become more recognizable.
FAVORITE BOOKS
On My Bookshelf
A running list of books I’ve loved, dog-eared, recommended, or otherwise made part of my personality. Currently being updated - bear with me.
SOMETHING TO LISTEN TO
For when your eyes have had enough screen time
THE PODCAST
Name Brand
Name Brand is a branding and marketing podcast for women building businesses they want to be known for. Hosted by brand strategist Shannon of Sunday Muse Design®, each episode explores brand strategy, website strategy, messaging, consumer psychology, marketing, positioning, and the decisions that shape how people see, remember, and choose your business. If you want to build a recognizable brand, attract better-fit clients, and become the name people ask for, you’re in the right place.
THINGS I LOVE
The stuff that’s earned a permanent spot around here
For Business
For Creating
Enji
Marketing Software
Enji is marketing software for small business owners who have to do their own marketing but aren't marketing experts. Snag a discount.
Flodesk
Email Marketing
This is hands-down the easiest, most beautiful way to send emails to your subscribers. Grab 25% off your first year by using code SUNDAYMUSE!
Editorial Stock Images
Modern Stock Imagery
Unique, fresh stock photos and videos you can’t find anywhere else. Grab 15% off your membership here and by using Shannon15.
Haute Stock Co.
Feminine Stock Imagery
Stylish stock photography, videos, templates, graphics, and more for women. Save 15% using “Shannon”.
Sourced
Stock Imagery for Wedding Pros
Premium, stunning stock photography and videos for wedding vendors.
Artful Contracts®
All things legal
Grab her signature course or her Trademark Roadmap (10/10 recommend), or make sure your website is safe with her Website Bundle. SHANNON3262 gets you 10% off your entire order.
The Boutique Lawyer
Contract Templates
Make sure your business is legal with iron-clad contracts and ensure your website is protected with an attorney-written and backed Website Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. SUNDAY gets your 10% off your entire order.
Nomad Copy
Copywriting Help
Sam is another favorite pro-copywriter, and her copy templates and guides are chef’s kiss. Try her High-Converting Challenge Sequence Emails or her Abandoned Cart Emails. OR Copy on Demand Membership.
Reveal Co.
Copywriting Templates
Kaili is one of my favorite pro-copywriters, and she has a fantastic template shop. Grab your Workflow Emails, Product Descriptions, Sales Page Copy, and more. Use Shannon10 for a little discount.
THE MUSE MEMO
Since you’re already here, you might as well stay awhile
FRESH IN YOUR INBOX EVERY TUESDAY
For the brand-obsessed, business-curious, and professionally nosy
Every Tuesday, I send whatever has my attention: brand observations, smart ideas, interesting finds, things happening in the creative world, and the occasional opinion I simply cannot keep to myself. Come be nosy with me.
Ready for more than a rabbit hole?
If all this poking around has you thinking about what your own brand could do next, come see how we can work together.