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Naming & Legal7 min read· August 11, 2026Must-read

Registered Trademarks: The 5 Mistakes That Make You Lose Your Name

Wrong Nice classification, no monitoring, filing too late: the 5 mistakes that make founders legally lose their brand name, and how to avoid them.

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Naming & Legal6 min read· August 6, 2026

Checking Brand Name Availability: The Complete Checklist

Trademark registers, domain names, social handles: the 4-step checklist to verify a brand name is truly available before you get attached to it.

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Design & Visual Identity7 min read· August 4, 2026

Brand Typography: How to Choose and Pair Your Fonts

Serif or sans-serif, one font or two, where to find them for free: the practical guide to choosing a coherent, legible brand typography.

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Strategy & Positioning7 min read· July 30, 2026

Brand Positioning: How to Define It in 5 Questions

For whom, against what, thanks to what: the 5 questions that structure a clear, differentiating brand positioning, with method and concrete examples.

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Fundamentals6 min read· July 28, 2026

Brand Identity vs Brand Image: The Difference You Need to Know

They're often confused: identity is what you deliberately build; image is how the public actually perceives it. Understanding the gap changes your brand strategy.

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Business & Growth8 min read· July 23, 2026

How Much Does Professional Branding Cost in 2026?

Agency, freelance, no-code or AI: full price comparison, timelines, and what's actually included in each option.

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Design & Visual Identity7 min read· July 23, 2026

How to Create a Startup Logo Without a Designer

Symbol, wordmark, lettermark: the 3 logo types to know, classic mistakes, and how to get a good result with an AI generator.

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Strategy & Positioning7 min read· July 23, 2026

Brand Pitch: How to Present Your Identity in 60 Seconds

Problem, solution, market, differentiation: the structure of an effective brand pitch, and how to adapt it into one-liners.

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Strategy & Positioning9 min read· April 8, 2026

Brand Book: How to Create and Structure Your Brand Guidelines

What is a brand book? The 7 essential sections, inspiring examples (Spotify, Airbnb, NASA) and a method to create one efficiently.

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Design & Visual Identity8 min read· April 8, 2026

Startup Visual Identity: A Practical Guide for Founders

Logo, color palette, typography, consistency — how to build a visual identity that inspires trust, attracts the right clients and convinces investors.

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Fundamentals7 min read· April 8, 2026

Brand Guidelines vs Brand Identity: The Real Differences

Often confused — but they are two distinct things. Understanding the difference changes how you build your brand from the ground up.

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Personal Branding & Freelance9 min read· April 8, 2026

Entrepreneur Personal Branding: Method to Stand Out

Positioning, LinkedIn, content, consistency — the complete method to build a strong personal brand and attract clients and opportunities.

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Naming & Legal7 min read· March 17, 2026

How to Protect Your Brand Name in France: INPI Guide 2026

Filing with the INPI, Nice classes, European EUIPO trademark — everything you need to know to legally secure your brand name before someone else does.

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Design & Visual Identity8 min read· March 17, 2026

Brand Color Palette: Psychology and Free Tools

Color psychology, meanings by sector, harmony theories and the best free tools (Adobe Color, Coolors, Paletton) to create a memorable palette.

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Personal Branding & Freelance7 min read· March 17, 2026

Freelance Branding: Building a Strong Personal Brand

Positioning, naming, visual identity, online presence — the complete guide for freelancers and independents who want to attract premium clients.

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Naming & Legal7 min read· March 13, 2026

Naming: How to Choose the Perfect Name for Your Brand

Memorability, pronounceability, availability — the criteria that make a great brand name and the pro methods for finding one.

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Strategy & Positioning10 min read· March 12, 2026

The 12 Brand Archetypes: The Complete Guide

From the Hero to the Sage, from the Rebel to the Caregiver — discover which archetype fits your brand and how to deploy it across your communication.

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Fundamentals5 min read· March 12, 2026

Branding vs Graphic Design: What's the Difference?

Many confuse the two. Branding is strategic, design is executional. Understanding the difference can change how you build your brand.

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Business & Growth6 min read· March 11, 2026

SaaS Branding: 7 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

Generic colors, unmemorable names, no brand story — the fatal mistakes most tech startups make.

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Fundamentals8 min read· March 10, 2026

How to Build a Brand Identity from Scratch

Naming, color palette, typography, persona, brand story — the complete guide to building a coherent and memorable brand identity.

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