Laura Ojeda Melchor (she/her) is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Parents.com, Mom.com, Gardener’s Path, and of course, PickFu. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her debut middle-grade novel, Missing Okalee, was published in the fall of 2021 by Shadow Mountain Publishing.
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Selling on Etsy: What you need to know
Modified: by Laura Ojeda MelchorEtsy is the one-stop shop for handmade goods, custom gifts, clothing, art, home decor, and those random but awesome knickknacks you just can’t live without. Founded in 2005, Etsy features …
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Tea drinkers, this one’s for you: which tea name do you prefer?
Modified: by Laura Ojeda MelchorWhen it comes to choosing a product name for a tea made from a unique plant, how technical should you be? In this PickFu poll, an entrepreneur tested two names …
Book titles have to draw readers into a story and get them excited about reading it. They also have to set the right expectations. Finding this balance can be tricky. …
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These logos look a little fishy — which one reels you in?
Modified: by Laura Ojeda MelchorIt takes a lot of thought — and testing — to design a logo that will hook customers. Every detail matters, as one PickFu user discovered in this Head-to-head poll …
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Top logo mistakes and how to avoid them
Modified: by Laura Ojeda MelchorIf you’re an entrepreneur, you know the importance of a strong logo. It sticks in your target audience’s mind, sets you apart from the competition, and encourages brand loyalty. It …
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Which name for a milk-and-honey skincare product is sweeter?
Modified: by Laura Ojeda MelchorGo to any drugstore and you’ll see dozens of skincare products on the shelves. If you’re an entrepreneur in the skincare business, how do you choose a product name that …
Crystals are a form of artistic healing that many people find useful — and some entrepreneurs build businesses around. Choosing the best name for such a business requires strategizing and …
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Your guide to Kickstarter advertising and marketing
by Laura Ojeda MelchorThere’s never been a better time to get into crowdfunding. Nearly one-third of Americans say they contribute to a crowdfunding project each year, according to a report by the Lilly …
Kids’ book covers do double duty: they have to attract not only kids but also the adults who actually buy the books. In this PickFu poll, a user tested two …
What’s one way to stand out in a saturated market? Create a logo that stands out. In this PickFu poll, the user asked 50 respondents to rank three sets of …