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99designs customers have always been able to run email template design contests through our “other design categories” section – and they’ve done so in abundance and with great success. But with a major surge in email design contest volume over the past few months, we decided it was time to give emails their own dedicated …

Running a design contest ought to be as fun as it is productive. It is also, however, a fair amount of work, requiring strong vision and management. And as the crowdsourcing model of service isn’t exactly a familiar mode of operation for many small businesses, it can prove challenging in rather unexpected ways. We’re always …

The 113th U.S. Open Golf Championship, which got underway yesterday in suburban Philadelphia, brings together the best golfers from North America and Europe. While most of us at 99designs are far better at mini-golf than the real thing, we couldn’t resist the chance to showcase some great logo design by teeing up 9 of the …

Last week some of us jetted to New York to attend BookExpo America, the largest publishing conference and trade show in the U.S., to talk to folks in the industry about how they can use 99designs to get great book cover designs. We were thrilled by the many authors who stopped by our booth to …

This is a big week in Asia for 99designs! Today we announced the launch of a localized site in Singapore at 99designs.com.sg, enabling local currency transactions and customer support via a local telephone number. We’ve also embarked on an extensive two-week tour of our thriving designer communities in Indonesia and the Philippines. And to top …

Want to choose a t-shirt design that will be printed and sold around the world? Cast your vote in the YoorallaTEE poll to have your say! 99designs has launched a poll of the 20 finalists in its YoorallaTEE design contest, a partnership with Yooralla, Arts Triangle and Dangerfield. The contest was launched as a special edition of our 99nonprofits program, helping Yooralla to encourage …

Nothing is as closely associated with your brand as your logo. From day one, your logo has been a primary tool in conveying your company’s message and setting you apart from your competitors. You’ve worked hard to build a brand presence through marketing, public relations and consumer word of mouth. Your business is still kicking, …

Whether you want to boost your business’ SEO rankings or just write about a subject you’re passionate about, a blog is a great way to get your ideas into the online marketplace. And, while every blog starts small, you want to prepare yours for eventual global recognition with a professional design that makes you stand …

We’ve seen a major uptick in photography logo design contests by professional photographers here at 99designs, which got us thinking: what practical advice would they share with peers just starting out or seeking inspiration as they expand their photography businesses? We quizzed nine of our favorite photographer-customers to get tips on everything from launching a business to …

“Mompreneurs” are an international force to be reckoned with. And while the term may be controversial in some circles – we agree there should be a “papapreneur” equivalent! – the power this breed of business guru wields can’t be denied. A whopping 46% of all privately owned businesses in the U.S. (nearly 9 million), for …