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Matthew Favour, Akure, Isho (2025)

19/09/2025

Yes.. .It's Friday, the weekend feelings but let me share with you, Lesson I Learned This Week:

Earlier this week, I was working with a client and made good progress on their project. So on Monday, I shared the first outcome with him, and he liked it but asked for some adjustments.

I looked at the revisions and thought, “This won’t take me more than a couple of hours.” So I confidently replied:
“I will definitely update you before the end of the day.”

Well… life happened. Other tasks and engagements came up, and I couldn’t send the files that day. By the next morning, I received a message from the client, quoting my exact words:
👉🏽 “I will definitely update you before the end of the day.”

It was funny, but it also hit me with an important reminder: integrity in project management means doing what you say, when you say it. If for any reason you can’t, then communicate early.

That moment taught me two things:

Task management is key – When you’re juggling multiple responsibilities, you must prioritize what matters most.

Integrity builds trust – Clients remember your words, not just your work. Keeping your promises strengthens your credibility.

At the end of the day, skill gets you clients, but integrity keeps them.

Let me hear your strategies for managing multiple tasks without losing focus.

14/09/2025

Monday to Saturday, you'll find me on PC designing and growing myself. You'll think Sunday is exempted.. . dey play!

I will still mount the PC after service doing editing 😊

So, do you go to church today?

We might not notice but we'll know when the service pictures are out📸😂

Every service day, I’m one of those guy behind the lens — snapping moments, adjusting lighting ,editing after service, and finding joy in making everything look beautiful.

So if you catch me pointing the camera your way, just smile… you never know where that picture might end up.

What’s your go-to pose when the camera finds you?

13/09/2025

I’ve had the chance to connect with a few amazing companies and organizations in Cleansing, Real estate, beauty, fashion etc, mostly on LinkedIn and a little on freelancing platforms.

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been helping some of them shape how they present themselves: from professional company profiles to executive summaries and even one pager designs, all aligned with their brand identity.

And honestly, I’ve seen how much of a difference a good design makes. It’s not just about looking nice, it’s about telling your story, and what you stand for clearly, building trust at first glance, and making sure your brand feels as solid on paper (or screen) as it is in real life.

Sometimes, all it takes is a well-structured profile or a simple one-pager to open doors and spark conversations.

11/09/2025

What if I design the remaining pages for you, just for free?

This was the question that made my Malaysian Fiverr client into a LinkedIn friend who is now sharing her salvation story with me. As how? read more .. .. .

This my new LinkedIn friend reached out to me last week on her need for an e-guide for their email sequence. Being a lead magnet, I immediately knew that they needed something that's professional, engaging, and will be able to convert leads to paying customers.

She requested a 7-page design, and upon seeing her manuscript, I immediately compared it with her needs. She has a long manuscript but only needs 7 pages.

As the professional that I am, who understands the design principles, especially the need for simplicity and white spaces in designs, I tried to convince her to add more pages, which might automatically affect the initial budget.

She insisted, but deep within me, I guess it could be additional money, so I threw it to her: 'What if I design the remaining pages for you just for free?'

She agreed, oya... . That simple decision, choosing passion and professionalism over profit has built trust, friendship, and opened the door to even bigger projects we’re now planning together. 🚀

Sometimes, going the extra mile isn’t about the budget—it’s about the impact.

What do you think, should professionals sometimes give extra value for free, or should they always stick strictly to the budget?

09/09/2025

Let me talk about my experience with the use of font, how Fonts Influence Readers.

Fonts do more than just make text look “nice.”
They set the tone, guide emotions, and shape how readers connect with your words.

Just to mention;
-A serif font feels classic and trustworthy (great for novels & history).
-A sans-serif font feels modern and clean (perfect for self-help & business).
-A script font adds personality, but best used sparingly.

Choosing the right font isn’t decoration, it’s communication.

Just a small tip, to choose a font, you can leverage on any AI, let it know your subject of discussion and request for font suggestion, with this, your font will perfectly tell your story.

Have you ever stopped reading a book because the font made it hard to enjoy?

05/09/2025

One of my earliest projects was designing a website for a makeup artist.
I had poured my heart into it, clean layout, beautiful colors, engaging sections. I couldn’t wait for my client to see it.

So, full of excitement, I sent her the link expecting a “WOW!” …

But instead, the reply came in:
“Hey dude, what the heck is this? Everything is scattered.”

That day, reality hit me hard. The site looked perfect on my laptop but completely broken on her mobile phone.

And that’s when I realized: Over 80% of users browse websites on their mobile devices.
If a site isn’t optimized for smaller screens, the design fails, no matter how good it looks on desktop.

Since then, I’ve made mobile responsiveness a non-negotiable in every design.
It’s not just about shrinking elements to fit; it’s about ensuring smooth navigation, readable text, fast loading, and an overall seamless experience across all devices.

A mobile-responsive website isn’t just “nice to have” anymore, it’s the standard.
Because at the end of the day, your website isn’t for you. It’s for your users.

Designers, what's that shocking experience moment with a client that changed the way you approach projects forever?

04/09/2025

Imagine selling a value worth $5,000 for $500, itsounds unrealistic right?
That's just the real truth.

Think about it;

Why do some businesses stand out instantly while others fade into the background?
Why do we remember certain creators, even if we’ve only seen their content once or twice?

The answer is branding.

Strong branding creates:
Recognition – People know you at first glance.
Trust – They believe in your consistency and quality.
Connection – They feel like they belong to your story.

Your brand is more than a logo, a color palette, or a tagline. It’s the story you tell, the trust you build, and the way people feel when they interact with you online.

In the noisy digital world, branding isn’t optional, it’s your voice, identity, and reputation all in one.

Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or creator, remember: Your brand speaks for you before you even say a word.

What’s that one word you’d want people to instantly associate with your brand?

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29/08/2025

Walking in Faith

Late last year, I ventured into offering book and author support services, from formatting, design, and publishing to creating professional author landing pages that generate leads. One of my very first projects was an eBook design, and it turned out to be a WOW moment for me.

That experience inspired me to pen some thoughts on the subject of Walking in Faith. I designed the book myself, blending my passion for creativity with my desire to encourage others through words of faith.

Recently, while scrolling through my work dashboard, I stumbled upon the project again after several months, and it reminded me of the message it carries: trust God fully, overcome doubt, and live boldly in His promises.

So today, I’m sharing it with you, my good audience. May it inspire you as much as it inspired me in the process of creating it.

25/08/2025

Media guys on cameras and laptops are those who lose the most in service… that’s what my thoughts used to be.

Yesterday my photography coach asked me to capture some pictures around the church, including the garage and car park just during the sermon. It was during the editing that, I thought on how much work goes into being part of the media team.

For many, Sunday service means sitting down, opening your Bible, and soaking in the Word from start to finish 🙏. But for the media guys, it’s different. We’re moving up and down, switching positions, checking lighting, focusing on angles, and waiting for the perfect shot that will bless others later.

This can make it hard to follow the sermon in real time. Yet, it’s a reminder that media ministry requires extra discipline, intentional growth, and spiritual balance. Because while you’re serving God with your hands and camera, you must also feed your soul with His Word ❤️.

Here are a few tips that can help media guys (myself included) grow despite these challenges:
👉 Re-listen to the message during the week through recordings 🎧
👉 Create personal devotion time—you need to refill spiritually 📖
👉 Encourage one another within the team, because we all face the same struggles 💬
👉 Keep developing discipline so you don’t just capture moments, but also stay connected spiritually 🔑
👉 See service as worship, not just work 🙌

It’s not always easy… but when you approach it with the right heart, serving in the media team becomes one of the most rewarding ways to honor God. Every captured moment tells a story, inspires someone, and preserves the beauty of worship.

Stay tuned… in my next post I’ll share what inspired me to join my church’s media team, even though I was already serving in another unit.

23/08/2025

Walking in Faith

Late last year, I ventured into offering book and author support services, from formatting, design, and publishing to creating professional author landing pages that generate leads. One of my very first projects was an eBook design, and it turned out to be a WOW moment for me.

That experience inspired me to pen some thoughts on the subject of Walking in Faith. I designed the book myself, blending my passion for creativity with my desire to encourage others through words of faith.

Recently, while scrolling through my work dashboard, I stumbled upon the project again after several months, and it reminded me of the message it carries: trust God fully, overcome doubt, and live boldly in His promises.

So today, I’m sharing it with you, my good audience. May it inspire you as much as it inspired me in the process of creating it.

02/06/2025

Freelancing is not about making sale but making sale
(Yes, read that again 😉)

Back in April, I met a buyer on Fiverr who needed a simple author website. That was all he came for. But somewhere along the line, during our conversation, he realized I wasn’t just a web designer—I cared deeply about the entire process.

He shared how he had struggled with poor book formatting, bad designs, and failed attempts at uploading his work for sale. He had been disappointed by other freelancers.

I offered to help, not because it was part of the “gig,” but because I understood how much his work meant to him.

That single act of concern turned into an ongoing project that’s still alive today—and just yesterday, Fiverr recognized our continuous engagement and sent me a congratulatory message.

It’s one thing to make a sale. It’s another to make sales that matter.

Freelancing isn’t just about completing tasks—it’s about understanding needs, building trust, and delivering excellence that makes clients come back and bring others.

Would like to know how you build relationship with your clients, your simple tips will really help.

18/05/2025

Concerning my recent post on a fully responsive website for Dacheka’s workshop event,
I'll honestly tell you, nothing beats seeing a site adapt beautifully to every screen.
From mobile to desktop, every detail stayed sharp, smooth, and intuitive—
because people judge your brand by how your website feels in seconds.

In a world where most traffic comes from phones, responsiveness isn't optional.
It keeps visitors engaged, makes navigation easy, and builds instant trust. A clunky site turns people off before they even read your message, but a responsive one invites them in and keeps them scrolling.

If your brand's website isn’t working everywhere, it’s not really working.
Let’s change that—whether it’s a refresh or a full-on redesign, I’m here for it.
We’ll craft something that not only looks good but works hard for your goals.
Perhaps you’ve had an experience or difficulty on clunky site, can you share your experience?

Matthew Favour