Could you DIY your website? Definitely. But it's not always simple. We've talked with many business owners who have spent 100+ hours DIYing their websites, only to get a site that they didn't even really like in the end. What else could you do with 100+ hours of your time?

While Squarespace and Shopify are simple and user-friendly platforms, being able to truly customize your site so that it stands out and doesn't look DIY takes knowledge and experience. We use our design knowledge and custom coding in order to create a unique website for each of our clients. We take care of the entire process so you can focus on what you love to do!

And it's so much more than just the design. We've all seen beautifully designed websites with written content that was an immediate turn-off. We blend form with function for a well-designed website with written content that sells without sounding salesy.

Think of your website as an investment in your business growth.

Sure, you could cut corners and save some money, but would that savings on your website really save you in the long haul? A strategic, well-designed website with strong written content will bring you more business.

How much more business would you need in order to make up the cost of your website? We think you'll find the cost of a new website is well worth the investment and can be made up rather quickly once your new website launches.

We're here for you! And we totally get it. That's why each of our clients get their own customized level of copywriting.

Maybe you feel comfortable talking about you business, but then you go to write things down and you suddenly hear crickets chirping.

Or maybe you're just not sure what you should include on your website.

Depending on your needs, we may...

• chat via phone or Zoom. You simply answer questions conversationally.

• utilize our easy-to-follow customized content workbook that allows you to communicate your ideas in the format that works best for you (bullets, sentences, paragraphs, full brain dumps).

Then we take what you provide and craft engaging content that matches your voice and vision.

In short, yes. We're so glad that you're a confident writer...that will definitely make our job easier. However, website copywriting is not just about writing skills and grammar.

We combine those skills (including Emily's degree in journalism), our in-depth knowledge of what makes good website copy and our design skills to create copy that flows well, goes with the design and sells (without coming across as salesy).

Yes! Let's chat about the best option for you.

We offer Website Refreshes for those who like the general design of their website but know it could use more oomph to really get the site working for them at maximum capacity. And for those wanting a complete redesign, we do that, too. Shoot us a message and let's chat.

Squarespace and Shopify are two of the most user-friendly platforms out there. We don't believe updating your website should be so hard that you can't do it yourself.

We also want you to have a secure, well-functioning website that doesn't actually require you to make updates unless there's something you want to change. Both Squarespace and Shopify offer these features (and more!).

Wondering whether Squarespace or Shopify is best for your business? We're glad you asked!

We typically recommend Squarespace for service-based businesses. If you're looking to sell products, we typically recommend Shopify.

Want to learn more? Check out our pages Why Squarespace and Why Shopify.

Yes! We absolutely believe you should be able to update your own website.

That's why we use Squarespace and Shopify...their ease of use will have you breathing a sigh of relief. Our web design packages include a 1-hour training session on how to update your website prior to launch and 30 days of complimentary support via email.

Nervous about making the updates yourself? We do offer ongoing support packages, but we don't push for them and most of our clients find they don't need them.

We provide basic SEO services while setting up your website.

This includes custom SEO titles and descriptions for each page and product. Squarespace and Shopify have powerful, built-in SEO features that we make use of. In doing so, we've had clients go from not showing up at all for their desired keywords to showing up on the first page.

That said, we do not offer any guarantees about traffic generation or listing placement in a search (and you should be cautious of anyone who does offer guarantees). Those things all depend on your competition and how you use your site following the initial design, including blogging, marketing, updating content, keyword research, etc.

We can provide keyword research for your website project as an additional service or you can let us know what keywords you're hoping to rank for and we will do our best to include those terms in your final copy; however, we don't believe in loading pages down with repeated phrases so we'll only utilize them in natural ways.

Yes, projects are split into a 50% deposit (to reserve your spot on our schedule) and a 50% final payment (due 24 hours prior to your project start date).

Yes, the hosting fee for Squarespace/Shopify and domain registration fee will be your responsibility to maintain. Those fees vary based on the type of plan required; however, we will help you determine the best fit for your business. Our typical clients don't pay more than $20-30/month for their hosting and domain.

Also, if we end up using any paid stock photos or apps, you will need to pay for those separate from your web design package. We do try to utilize free options first, though, so there's a good chance you won't need to pay for anything else.

Let's chat! Send us a message with your question(s).