Recent blog posts

  • Using WordPress to power small business websites

    Using WordPress to power small business websites

    Today’s Manifest marketing minute explores the popular content management system WordPress. Philip Downer discusses why Manifest Creative believes this platform is a powerful tool for Montana’s small businesses to extend their reach on the internet. Read More »

  • Social Media resources for Bozeman businesses

    Last night was the 2010 Bozeman Tweetup hosted by the good folks over at KBZK, Future Farm and, of course, Manifest Creative. While the numbers have yet to be tallied, I’d be willing to bet that there were just about 100 Bozeman business owners in attendance. Sean Golliher of Future Farm gave a great presentation on why every small business should be involved in social media. I was asked to give a brief talk on how to get started with Facebook and Twitter. Read More »

  • Surprising your customers

    Surprising your customers

    Surprise can be a wonderfully potent element of any business’ marketing arsenal.

    When Chad Kimm, owner of Crema Roasting in Bozeman, Montana, stopped by our studio last week, it was completely unexpected.

    Read More »

  • Horsepower? – Automotive Horse Logos Scarce at Best

    Horsepower? – Automotive Horse Logos Scarce at Best

    Horsepower has been a part of automotive terminology since the beginning of the automobile era, therefore I find it surprising that only a handful of automotive manufacturers have chosen to use an image of a horse as a design element of their logo or emblem. Horses have long been viewed as a universal symbol of speed, strength, power and prestige… Read More »

  • Manifest Creative Enjoys a New Studio

    Manifest Creative Enjoys a New Studio

    It is a New Year, and at Manifest Creative we are very excited to announce that our Montana web and graphic design studio has a fresh new home. On December 1st of 2009 we officially moved into our new office located at 21000 Frontage Road, Suite #6 in Belgrade, MT. Read More »