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How to Create a Quiz Lead Magnet With AI
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward me a small commission – at no extra cost for you :) Don’t worry, I only recommend products I truly believe in. Have you ever struggled to capture and engage your audience effectively online? I can relate to that feeling - sometimes it really takes some experimenting with different lead magnet types to figure out…
What Is User Behavior Analytics? A Comprehensive Guide
Imagine walking into a mall for the first time. Everything is new, and you're not sure where to go or what to do. As you explore, you notice others like you, moving through the space, some quickly, some leisurely, all creating a dance of human interaction that the mall's designers had anticipated. This is user behavior…
Creating a Successful Coaching Website: Everything You Need
You've built your coaching business with care, but your website may not reflect its true potential. Your digital presence could be your strongest ally in demonstrating your leadership in the coaching field. Whether you're a life coach, health guru, or offering business coaching on the side, it has the power to turn visitors seeking your mentorship into valuable, paying members of your community….
Showit vs WordPress (2024): A Comprehensive Comparison
Are you a coach or creative entrepreneur looking to improve your website's design and SEO strategy? When it comes to building a website, there are endless options, including choosing the right hosting plan. Two popular platforms are Showit and WordPress. Both have their pros and cons, making it hard to decide which hosting is right for you. Well, don't worry! In this comprehensive comparison of Showit vs Wordpress, I'll go over everything from ease of use…
Boost Conversions: Website Design Tips for Small Business Owners
Are you a small business owner looking to take your online presence to the next level? Having a well-designed website is crucial for attracting and converting potential customers. But where do you start? Don't worry… Whether you're a wellness spa, a photographer, or an online coach, I've got you covered…
How to Become a Showit Website Designer
You want to be a Showit website designer? Well, I’m excited you’re here! Find out what it takes to become a Showit designer and find out whether it's the right fit for you. As a website designer for more than 5 years, I started with Squarespace and then added Showit into my offerings in the summer of 2019. I have absolutely loved using it for…
7 Website Design Tips for Coaches
If you’re a coach who serves people online or in-person (whether you’re a life coach, business coach, or fitness coach), a website can be a vital marketing tool in your business. The truth is that your website doesn't need to be complicated. But there are some important aspects you need to be aware of if you want your website to work for…
Squarespace for Designers—Is It a Good Platform to Use With Clients?
I have been a website designer (specifically, a Squarespace website designer) for more than 4 years now—and one of my most-asked questions is why I specialize in Squarespace websites (as opposed to WordPress, Shopify, etc…) The short answer? Because both I and my clients love it. The long answer is going to be much longer than a sentence…
8 Elements to Include in a Website Footer
Your website footer is more important than you think. Though it isn’t the first thing your website visitors will see, it very well might be the part of your site which leads them to navigate away after reading one full page or continue exploring your website. For this reason, putting ample time and energy into the elements of your footer is essential…
Why Your Website Photos are Just as Important as Your Design
One of the most frustrating things to see as a Squarespace and Showit website designer is a website with stunning design—and crappy photos. I decided to write an entire blog post on this topic because, though professional stock photos are relatively easy to find on the web, it is much more difficult to get a professional photoshoot for your…
SEO Elements I Implement on Every Website and Why They’re Important
When I design websites for my clients, it’s extremely important for me that they will drive passive engagement—making SEO (search engine optimization) a top priority. I like to say that I’m not only a Squarespace and Showit website designer, but also an SEO strategist. As someone who worked in the SEO industry for 2 years, I first hand…
9 Essential Website Pages for Coaches and Service Providers
As an online business owner, your website presence is essential to attracting, informing, and keeping clients and customers. For this reason, ensuring that your website has all the information necessary to encourage clients to book with you should be a top priority. As a Squarespace and Showit website designer, I work with coaches and service…
Why I Now Design Showit Websites for Coaches and Creatives
If you’re an OG reader on this blog and have been following me since mid 2018, you’d know that I live and breathe Squarespace. But in May 2020, I decided to get serious about branching outside of my “Squarespace website designer shell.” An influencer reached out to me about doing a Showit website, and I happily accepted! It was…
6 Places to Find High-Quality Feminine Stock Photos for Your Website
If you’re a novice builder looking to create a website for your business, it’s likely that, eventually, you’re going to need photos that encompass your branding to use on your website’s pages. While it might be tempting to search Google and take screenshots of images you find to use on your website, doing so can have several consequences. First…
What a Website Designer Does and Doesn’t Do
I’ve been wanting to write a blog post like this for a while, detailing exactly how a website designer can help you - and to what extent. Though I like to think of myself as a tech miracle worker, website designers aren’t able to handle every need you might have in your business - so it’s important to know what they can and cannot do before booking so…
How Long Will it Take to DIY your Squarespace or Showit Website?
If you are a business owner in the market for a new website or even a major website revamp, there’s a great chance that you’ve considered the DIY route. Though you may have heard how important it is to hire a designer, you’ve probably also considered the costs of doing so - and wondered if it would be best for your business in the long run…
6 Ways to Establish Authority or Expertise Through Your Website
Your website is an incredible asset for your business. It not only makes you look more legit, but it gives potential clients and customers a way to learn more about you and what you offer. Although having a beautiful and cohesive…
8 Questions to Ask Your Website Designer on a Free Consult Call
Because the choice of a website designer is such an important one (and accompanied by a decent investment,) many designers now offer free consultation calls to get to know you, answer your questions, and determine if you are a good match. (Pro tip: If your website designer does NOT offer a consultation of any kind, this could be a red flag!)…