Oct 17, 2023 | Consultants, Web Design
One of the biggest questions clients come to me with is ‘What do I put on my consulting website?’ I answer, somewhat tongue in cheek with “Create content for your next client.” Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Yet it’s so hard! When a visitor is... 
Jun 5, 2023 | Web Design
You know you need a website, but aren’t quite sure what to include on it or where to start. I mean, everyone tells you a website is pretty much required for your business to be seen as legit. When you’re first starting out creating a website can be... 
May 8, 2023 | Consultants, Web Design
*denotes affiliate links in this post. I only mention those that I have personally used and recommend. If you follow the link and take action I may receive something in return at no additional cost to you. When you’re just starting out it makes total sense to DIY your... 
Apr 4, 2023 | Consultants, Web Design
Depending solely on friends and colleagues to send work your way isn’t a practice anyone recommends. But if you’re a consultant or service provider who tends to get a lot of referrals, it can be hard to understand the importance of having a good website and strong... 
Mar 6, 2023 | Consultants, Web Design
Just because you have a website and social profiles doesn’t mean you’ll be seen or that people will magically find your site. I know what you’re thinking…”Then how do people find my website?” You may have even done the deep work of... 
Jan 24, 2023 | Consultants, Small Business, Web Design
When’s the last time you checked out your own website? I recommend taking a look more than once a year, but if it’s only once in a while, take a look at this handy list of things to check out. You should look at your site occasionally for a few reasons.... 
Nov 15, 2022 | Consultants, Web Design
A consultant website serves as a source proving legitimacy and expertise for successful consultants. We’ve talked before about starting with the basics. (If you haven’t, go read this now, then come back!) A clean, engaging website helps position you as a leader in... 
Oct 11, 2022 | Consultants, Web Design
I was scrolling the other day and saw the question “I don’t know what to do with my DIY website, so how will working with a pro to build one really benefit me.” A commenter replied with “My thoughts exactly! I feel like I’ll have a pretty... 
Sep 13, 2022 | Branding, Small Business, Web Design
Our camping neighbors might’ve stayed dry and like camping if they would’ve been open to a little help! The same holds true to help you avoid frustration when you get your new brand and website. (Well, except the staying dry part. I can’t speak to that.)... 
Aug 17, 2022 | Branding, Consultants, Web Design
Rhonda is an Evaluation Consultant who helps “philanthropies, non-governmental organizations, and other change makers use evaluation to strengthen their work in service to a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable world.” She came to me in the summer of... 
Jul 18, 2022 | Branding, Small Business, Web Design
There are some things you just can’t skip. Like learning the ABCs, or 1,2,3’s. They’re the basics for all the other learning you’ll do in life, right? When my kids were in elementary school Hubby and I had to basically re-learn math when common core was rolled... 
May 24, 2022 | minimal website, Small Business, Web Design
I love watching shows about tiny houses. And the more I watch, the more I realize tiny houses are like strategic websites, at least in my web designer mind. Mainly, if built well, they are both created with a whole lot of strategy. I love the idea of living in a tiny... 
Apr 13, 2022 | Small Business, Web Design
You might be thinking that if you have an Instagram page you don’t need a website. Or if you’ve got a Facebook page, you’re probably pretty good. Or a strong referral network because you’ve worked with a lot of clients that love you. In your... 
Feb 23, 2022 | Branding, My Story, Small Business, Web Design
Summary: I create professional websites for consultants who want to make an impact on the world. I love being part of the ripple effect…helping you by creating a website to help you attract those you can best help. Have you ever watched a ripple on a still,... 
Feb 9, 2022 | Branding, My Story, Small Business, Web Design
I’ve always been a ‘behind the scenes’ worker. In school I’d be on a team for group assignments contributing in my quiet way with great final projects. All of my previous jobs were supporting others to accomplish their goals or objectives.... 
Jan 26, 2022 | Web Design
So there I found myself, live in front of my peers feeling super vulnerable. The coach was taking us through a planning exercise and I was feeling super stuck, so I private messaged her my frustration thinking she’d simply reply in kind (privately).It all ended up... 
Nov 22, 2021 | Web Design
You’ve got your business name and email set up, maybe you’ve already created a website (or had me create one for you, hint, hint) and you’re wondering what to do next to attract the ‘right’ clients. Show up consistently, giving them a... 
Oct 25, 2021 | Small Business, Web Design
A new business owner and I were talking the other day. She shared that she’s been struggling a bit lately not being sure where to start with everything now that she’s shifted gears in her business. Funny enough, a second person mentioned the same thing a... 
Mar 19, 2021 | Branding, Small Business, Web Design
At the beginning of each of my Essentials Brand and website projects I lead my clients through a website strategy session. Strategy sessions for my website-only clients are very similar, but not as in-depth. This strategy work not only helps me in creating websites,... 
Mar 3, 2021 | Web Design
This post could also be titled “Why add a blog to your website” Ever wondered why you should blog, or think it would be really hard to have a blog on your website? Is your website collecting dust, waiting for search engines to visit it again to show you in... 
Mar 1, 2021 | Consultants, Web Design
Educational consultants want to put their best foot forward to make a good impression on the educational professionals that would be hiring them to make such a huge impact in their schools. Essential branding components like logos, fonts and colors make a lasting... 
Nov 18, 2020 | Small Business, Web Design
I’m sitting here looking out my window at the drab gray skies beyond the leafless trees and remembering last spring. There was this beautiful, blue-skied day and I was watching this little bird check out a birdhouse I had just put up. It kept flitting to the... 
Nov 4, 2020 | Small Business, Web Design
The other day I was watching my hubby spreading out grass seed prepping one last time before the snow falls. The ground is all prepared, but the seed is landing everywhere. This reminds me of how we sometimes approach our businesses. Prep Work You can have done the... 
Oct 20, 2020 | Client Launches, recent work, Small Business, Web Design
When you’re starting out on a new venture, you want to get the word out somehow…anyhow! That’s why Sherrie came to me. Sherrie just launched a podcast and at first was inquiring about a website redesign, but what she really wanted was a dedicated... 
Sep 12, 2020 | Small Business, Web Design
I’ve spent a lot of time the past few months at the skate park with my youngest. Sometimes there is no one there except him on his scooter. He goes back and forth practicing and perfecting his tricks, spending time experimenting, and adjusting his technique. He... 
Jul 18, 2020 | Small Business, Web Design
I’ve been doing a lot of reading about introversion lately. I’m an introvert. When I was little I was called shy, quiet, sensitive, withdrawn, timid, insecure… In my senior year of high school I was voted ‘Most Quiet.’ My worst nightmare... 