See for yourself how we’ve made the most out of working from home.
One of the best parts of working in the office is seeing how each employee and coworker brings out their personality… Read More
Tips on maintaining a work-life balance when you’re working from home.
Everyone has an opinion on working from home. For me, it’s just a reality.
I was a freelance copywriter fo… Read More
Try to hide it, and it’ll just burn the whole place down.
If this year has taught us anything, it’s that despite the limitations of a slowed economy, smaller teams, working from… Read More
Our Fluid Thanksgiving may be a little more fluid this year, but that doesn’t mean everything has to change. We may not be able to gather and see who can stuff the most sweet potatoes… Read More
What should your company get out of an agency?
At my former agency, we resigned an account for budgetary reasons but continued to advise them throughout their RFP review. During the process… Read More
Let us introduce Eric Krueger. A man of many passions and utmost patience for Freddy Krueger references, he is a perfect addition to the Fluid team. We have an idea what to expect from him… Read More
In a time when most agencies around the country have unfortunately faced layoffs and furloughs, we at Fluid have been lucky to see growth. The latest member of the team: Shain Wiederholt, a… Read More
To qualify to be a partner at Fluid, you have to be pretty amazing. Everything about Kaylan Hazlett, like her impressive answers to our (clearly) thought-provoking questions, has blown us aw… Read More
Over the years, I’ve read a lot of business books (or books related to business).
The books have ranged from business biographies to books about how to achieve business success. And I… Read More
Two months of working from home has felt like a lifetime. At least for me.
As we enter our third month of social distance protocol at Fluid, I can’t help but feel grateful for my empl… Read More
Another great year has come to an end.
For Fluid, it was filled with new clients and exciting new projects. We feel deep gratitude for the relationships we have with our clients, both new a… Read More
After working both sides of the management chain I have seen both co-workers and employees surprise and disappoint me when it came to basic expectations of the workplace. I read an interesti… Read More
Be Considerate of Those You are Feeding
For some, Thanksgiving marks the time of year when it becomes appropriate or maybe more socially acceptable to decorate for the Christmas season. Sur… Read More
Be Safe This Halloween.
According to history.com, “Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghos… Read More
Every day, we are surrounded by Earth’s atmosphere, which makes our planet livable.
It blocks the most powerful sun rays from hitting us, keeps the heat trapped here so we don’t… Read More
We’re overjoyed to welcome Kyle to the team, and wanted you all to get to know him a little better. So, like any good detective would, we grilled him with our toughest questions to fin… Read More
She’s our new (kind of) CFO, number cruncher and runner of tidy ships. But what’s she like when she’s not nerding out over balancing budgets and reviewing expense forms wit… Read More
I am what you’d call “risk averse.” Uncertainty opposed. “Allergic to fun,” in some cases.
So, you can imagine my complete and utter horror when my boyfriend w… Read More
About 2 years ago, my eyes were opened to the amazing world of reading.
Prior to this, I don’t think I had finished a book cover to cover since maybe the 6th grade (that’s not a… Read More
It’s not all smoke and mirrors.
One of the things I love most about digital marketing is the ability to track nearly everything a consumer does. At the same time, however, the fact th… Read More
Get to know the man behind all the 1’s and 0’s. Meet Alec, our newest web developer and Ricky Bobby wannabe.
What brings you to Fluid?
After deciding to take the next step in my… Read More
Nothing tells you more about yourself — your true self — than how you react when someone starts yelling at you. When someone breaks the fragile social rules that you’ve bui… Read More
My entire copywriting career, I’ve heard all these empty words just thrown around and seen an entire audience nod in agreement and even clap in many cases. But what were they clapping… Read More
STOP!
If you aren’t a part of the development world you may find this post boring, confusing and not at all applicable. If you are a part of the dev world this post may appear monoton… Read More
How to make the most of a consumer-controlled world.
I was coming home from a family vacation a few weeks ago and looking for a place to eat on the road with my family. After much debate, we… Read More
Tired of always forgetting what day it is and losing loose papers, we here at Fluid decided it was time to add another Project Manager to the team. So we looked high and we looked low, but n… Read More
Now that it’s starting to warm up in the wild outdoors of Utah, a lot of people are extremely excited to sleep outside and burn some dry wood near one of our amazing National Parks. Wh… Read More
At the beginning of every season of The Good Place, NBC’s absurd comedy about what happens after you die, show runner and creator Michael Schur sits down with his team of writers to di… Read More
Our Account Management team is excited to welcome our newest Fluid member, Jessica! In good old Fluid fashion, we asked her some very deep and sometimes even uncomfortable questions in order… Read More
Some years ago, I bought a titanium spork (yes, that KFC spoon-fork combo rendered in one of the strongest, lightest metals on the known planet) to take to a Christmas White Elephant gift e… Read More
Our design team decided it was time to add fresh blood, err, talent to our artwork, and lucky for us Elizabeth accepted the invitation. But first, we had to ask her a few questions to make s… Read More
Since most of us enjoy plugging in our headphones and keeping to ourselves, we needed a bright and shining face at our front desk to make our clients feel welcomed. And we found the brightes… Read More
Sometimes, simply having a good idea is not enough.
Innovation comes in many forms, but it’s one thing to come up with a great idea, and another to generate awareness and excitement ov… Read More
I was born in 1983. Which means I grew up watching the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Those four testudines brothers taught me two things. First, I too can be a ninja. And I was. Until I grew… Read More
How using your marketing department can maximize your valuation.
Last month, Mountain West Capital Network met for their annual Deal Flow conference where they gathered entrepreneurs and inv… Read More
It’s that time of year again. The birds are chirping, the grass is growing, the mornings aren’t as punch-you-in-the-face cold. It’s SPRING TIME. And with that comes our fav… Read More
Our Account Management team is seeing double! Juan started the same day as Scott, so in our mind they’re basically twins. But don’t worry, we didn’t ask them identical ques… Read More
Our Account Management team is seeing double! Scott started the same day as Juan, so in our mind they’re basically twins. But don’t worry, we didn’t ask them identical ques… Read More
Work hard, play hard. In these modern days, this is a philosophy that most companies live by. But why? How could it possibly make sense for a company to become and remain successful when it… Read More
How Pictographs and Icons Break Down Language Barriers.
Recently I had the chance to travel abroad to Australia and though I knew it would be an English-speaking country, I found myself shoc… Read More
Our Fluid family is growing, and just in time for some sunshine fun. Help us welcome Adam, our fresh-out-of-the-box Senior Designer! In good old Fluid fashion, we asked him some questions th… Read More
I think we can all agree that some forms of print are indeed dead, or going to die. It’s a sad but honest truth — when was the last time you used a phone book? That being said, I… Read More
I can assure you that when I set out to write a blog about processes, I didn’t want to start out with a bunch of business mumbo-jumbo. But it turns out, that’s how I’m goin… Read More
Recently, I’ve been studying the life of William Wilberforce and have been impressed by the impact he continues to have today in the 21st century. Born into a wealthy family, he was pa… Read More
No, really. It is.
Most people that know me personally know that I’m an advocate for proper (i.e. traditional) shaving. Some even call me “The Clean Shaver.” I’m into… Read More
There have been a lot of fresh new faces at Fluid lately. And finally, it’s the Design Team’s turn. Introducing our newest Michael Angelo – Annlie Stevensen! Obviously we h… Read More
Just a few suggestions to keep this lovely day in harmony.
Ah, Valentine’s Day. A day to take time and cherish your loved ones – more specifically, your significant other. H… Read More
Our newest Fluidite has joined our development team and we couldn’t wait to get to know him better! So in our usual fashion, we asked him some questions – some off the wall, some… Read More
Many of you probably made a resolution or two at the beginning of the year. So how are those resolutions going now? Hopefully you’re still on track and your resolution is becoming a ha… Read More
Some mundane projects are unavoidable, but you can avoid the dread and procrastination.
I’m going to start off by making a prediction about you, the reader. Prepare yourself for my inc… Read More
We’re at it again – this time, in the developing department. Meet Shawn, our newest Fluidite! No one could be happier than our head developer Zach to have him join our team, but… Read More
It’s January, which means everyone’s looking at brushing up everything. Weight, philosophies, goals, whatever. As a business, one thing you should be looking to freshen up for th… Read More
When the cookies crumble and eggnog spoils, we all take a look in the mirror and have an honest conversation with ourselves. “Ok self, we had too many desserts, haven’t exercised… Read More
Fluid is more than excited to bring on Alexa to our Project Management team. (For those keeping track, yes, we now have three Alexes in the office.) We wanted to get to know her a little bet… Read More
I can remember sitting in my very first advertising class my freshman year of college. I had the coolest teacher- who knew everything about everything. Every word that came out of his mouth… Read More
As we approached the end of 2018, I reflected a lot on what I hope the new year would look like for my priorities and how I could be a better husband, father and team member, and how to give… Read More
While our Account Managers have handled extra clients like champs, we’re more than thrilled to add Maddi to the team. We were so eager to get to know her that we jumped the gun and ask… Read More
Some fun and festive facts about all the treats that are consumed every year at Christmas.
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and with good reason, because there are so many el… Read More
Everyone knows that a logo and tagline contribute to creating a brand. But when it comes to creating a strong brand with instant recognition across multiple channels, the process can feel a… Read More
Fall is upon us. We’re turning clocks back, watching leaves fall. If we’re lucky, snowfall means ski season will be strong this year. That also means the new year is coming fast… Read More
Our Digital Marketing team is incredibly relieved to welcome their newest intern, Clytie Robinette! As part of Fluid’s hazing ritual, we asked Clytie some very personal and thought-pr… Read More
Black Friday sales have been growing year after year and if the trend continues, this year’s Black Friday will be the biggest yet. This could mean the biggest sales day for your compan… Read More
Trade shows are a unique marketing channel. Unfortunately, many B2B companies aren’t taking full advantage of the trade show format. For many companies, trade shows seem like an obliga… Read More
E-Commerce UX Tips for the Holiday Season
The prized gem of the e-commerce world is the last few months of the calendar year – the holiday season. From Black Friday (or Thanksgiving mo… Read More
Fluid is more than excited to bring on a new addition to our account and project management team. Introducing Jolie Huisken, our latest protégé. Jolie may be just an intern, b… Read More
“I strive for two things in design: simplicity and clarity. Great design is born of those two things.” – Lindon Leader
Eins, zwei, drei, g’suffa! Yes, it’s a G… Read More
When I worked in retail, I had to record a lot of numbers. Numbers about how many customers walked into the store, how many bought an item and what the average purchase rate was. Sound famil… Read More
We’re excited to announce our latest addition to Fluid, welcome Remo Galli! We’re thrilled to add another member to our Digital Marketing Team as our SEO expert. To get to know… Read More
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller
I recently completed The Emerald Mile, the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever do… Read More
What do you picture in your mind when a friend or coworker tells you that they’re going to play some Dungeons and Dragons? Maybe a bunch of people crammed into a basement apartment re… Read More
“I think I can, I think I can, I think I can…”
The average person has about 50,000 thoughts per day, which breaks down to about 35 thoughts per minute. In other words, peo… Read More
I know, I know. It’s a hard pill to swallow. And something a lot of our clients struggle with. But the sooner you can grasp this idea, the sooner you can actually start reaping the ben… Read More
Coming up with engaging content takes too much time that nobody has. So If you’ve decided to work with an agency or partner and are planning on collaborating on your Facebook page or a… Read More
Meet our ever expanding team: We’re excited to have Alex Denning join our Account Management team and help Fluid support our clients. To get to know Alex, we asked him a few questions… Read More
The arts and crafts movement of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s was a direct result of the world-wide shift into the industrial age. It began in Britain and quickly spread throu… Read More
Tell Me What You Want, What You Really Really Want
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been frustrated while working with your advertising agency. Keep that hand raised if that frustration… Read More
Robots are taking over?! Well, sort of.
The workforce industry is seeing some major changes. Algorithms to predict our thoughts, machines to repeat a task without a lunch break, websites to… Read More
I’m not much of an athletic person. I’m a writer, which means I like to stay indoors and “research” books and movies more often than not. But I do love to hike. &helli…Read More
On March 26, 2018, the Google Webmaster Central Blog came out with an article that said, “Today we’re announcing that after a year and a half of careful experimentation and testi… Read More
Fourth of July Celebrations: From a German’s Perspective
July 4th is around the corner and I’m looking forward to spending this day with my family. Ever since I move to the… Read More
With only a few minor adjustments, you can achieve better work.
“Too much to do and not enough time to do it.” We all have these moments at work. Sometimes, it never ends. How ca… Read More
Go play outside!
…And do some volunteering while you’re at it.
Thanks boss, I think I will. Sign me up. See ya later.
Last Friday, we had a double whammy of an activity. Not onl… Read More
Social media is well liked and enjoyed by pretty much everyone who has access to electricity and a toilet (Don’t act like you’re too good to scroll through Instagram or watch cat… Read More
Well, like it or not, the summer is upon us. That means many of us will be trading in our 40-60 hour work weeks for vacation destinations. Something to keep in mind if your business attract… Read More
Brush up on what colors mean to take your palettes to the next level.
Remember the classic movie “The Wizard of Oz”? When the original movie came out in 1939, one of the most bre… Read More
We are proud to announce that Fluid has received several new accolades this month.
May has been a great month for Fluid as we have received honors, awards and recognition from three separate… Read More
I mainly moved to Utah for the outdoors. To live in a place with close access to mountains and outdoor recreation, while living among other humans and being able to have a good career. The… Read More
You are absolutely talented, smart and the only thing between you and people like J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk and Steve Jobs is that you are consistently tired. It isn’t your motivation, i… Read More
What purpose does your website serve in your business’ marketing mix? How do you know when you need to change or rebuild your website?
Concrete and specific answers to these questions… Read More
The World (Wide Web) is Your Oyster
Web development is such a bizarre industry. It’s almost unlike any other. You can pick it up at any time in your life, study as much or as little as… Read More