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how should i prioritize a brand and website if my budget is tight right now?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ if you have to pick one over the other always opt for brand design.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ your business needs to be recognizable, trustworthy, beautiful. it needs to be consistent across all marketing platforms and in the way you communicate with clients. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ branding is so much more than colors and logos. it is truly your brand recognition and is going to transform your gig from a side hustle to a respectable business. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ there are a lot of website templates out there. if you need to get by temporarily with one of them, you can make it work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ however, lack of branding could result in a lower quality looking website that doesn’t convert for you anyway so don’t put your investment in the wrong area if if you have to choose between the two. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ready to get started on crafting your perfect brand design? get in touch!