Websites Built For Connection
We’re here to create a website that is thoughtful, functional, and genuinely reflective of who you are. We take everything that’s great about you and your work, and turn it into something that will connect with your people. Because that’s the whole point, isn’t it?
We care a lot about clarity, and we’ll guide you through a process that makes sure you have it before we build your platform. That means clean, simple structure and messaging that’s easy to understand – not just for your audience, but for you, too. When we’re done, you’ll be able to talk about what you do and the value you bring with real confidence.
Our Portfolio
We’ve built websites for authors, speakers, woodworkers, event planners, coaches, and more. Check out our work!
Only What You Need
Our process is to meet you where you’re at. Already have a website that needs some love? Just wanting to switch platforms? Not sure if SEO is something you need right now? Sure. We can work with what you have and only give you what you need.
Once your website is done, we make sure that you won’t need to come back to us every time you want to change a sentence or swap out an image. We’ll walk you through the ins and outs of keeping your shiny new website updated on your own. And of course, when you just really don’t want to, we’re still here.
BEFORE
AFTER
What is your website communicating to your audience? When a potential client comes to your website, you want them to feel connected. We can help!
Our Process
Your website should reflect more than just your services. It should reflect YOU: your values, your energy, and the way you want people to feel when they land on your page.
That’s why our website process is a collaboration. We don’t disappear behind a screen and come back with a finished product. We have a guided process and stay in close contact throughout, bouncing ideas back and forth in meetings and by email, and making sure your voice stays at the center of the work.
1
Structure + Strategy
We start with a strategy session focused on the big picture. We’ll get clear on what pages you need, what each page needs to communicate, and how people will move through your site in a way that feels easy and intuitive.
2
Messaging + Voice
Next, we draft copy for your website. We write our copy in a way that helps people quickly understand what you do and why it matters, but truly represents your voice.
3
Visual Direction
Then we explore the look and feel. We’ll walk through visual ideas together, source images that fit your brand, and give you elements and layouts to react to. This is where we turn your brand clarity into a visual presence.
4
Build + Design
Once we’re clear on messaging and visual direction, we’ll design and build a page on your site. You’ll get a chance to review and give feedback before the build continues.
5
Full Review
Once the full site is drafted with your copy, images, and structure in place, you’ll have time to review everything. This is the exciting part – where you get to see it come to life!
6
Ready to go Live!
Once we finalize the site, we will make it mobile-friendly, run all the tech checks, and get everything live. We’ll also walk you through how to make updates yourself so you feel confident and in control moving forward (but don’t worry, we’re still here if you need us).
Questions?
How long does a typical website project take?
Most websites take about two months from start to launch. That gives us time to guide you through each step with clear review and collaboration points along the way.
Every project moves a little differently depending on how much clarity you’re starting with and how revisions unfold. Our priority is that your website feels right, not just done fast. We’ll make sure that each phase feels great before we move on and continue building.
What platforms do you build on? Can I choose?
You can absolutely choose! And we can help guide the process. Most of our websites are built on WordPress using the Divi theme, but that’s not necessarily the right choice for everyone. We also work in Squarespace, Shopify, and other platforms when it fits your needs.
What about the tech stuff - domain, hosting, etc.?
We don’t host your site ourselves, and that’s on purpose. We’ll help you get set up with hosting in your name, so you fully own your site from day one.
Your domain and hosting are separate from our website build. Keep in mind that those will be a small additional cost outside of our work together. You don’t need to have any of that set up before we start. We’ll guide you through the process of getting set up directly with the provider.
What about SEO, ecommerce, newsletter sign ups, and calendar integrations?
Newsletter sign-ups and calendar integrations are usually included in our website builds, as long as you already have a platform (like Mailchimp, Kit, Calendly, etc.). We’ll make sure everything is hooked up and working the way it should. If you’re still setting up your platform or not sure where to start, we can add that on to our work together. We’ll just want to talk about it early in the process so we can plan accordingly.
We don’t automatically include SEO or ecommerce, because not everyone needs it.
With SEO, it depends on how you want to connect with your audience. If SEO does make sense for you, we can keep it simple with a basic setup for searchability, or go deeper with integrated SEO-focused copywriting. Either way, we’ll add it to your estimate with full transparency.
As for ecommerce, there are lots of options depending on what you’re selling and how you want to sell it. We’ll talk through your goals and recommend a setup that makes sense, which might also guide which website platform we build on in the first place.
In summary: we can talk through all of this together and figure out what is going to work best for you.
Do you create logos?
We don’t create logos but we can connect you with a trusted partner if that’s something that you need.
That said, let’s start by talking about whether you actually need one. We’ll go through a simple visual identity process together and often times, that’s all you need for now. A lot of people assume a logo is essential, but especially in the early stages of a business, it can be more helpful to get clarity on your message and audience first. We can explore simple, aligned alternatives and if it turns out a custom logo makes sense, we’ll help you get to the right person.
Interested?
If you think that maybe you’d like to work on a website together, schedule a conversation with our founder, Jess. Don’t worry, she’s friendly! The first step in any relationship-based business is to get to know each other. During the conversation we’ll talk about what our project would look like and answer any questions you have. We’re looking forward to working with you!