So you just launched your online coaching business with an active social media strategy. But you're struggling to capture more leads. SEO might just be the solution! With SEO, your website becomes more visible to those searching for terms related to your business and coaching services. Sadly, most coaches think SEO won't work for them. Or…

I’m excited to dive into this website transformation for the wonderful Lauren Mincy-Vu. I worked with Lauren of Laurilyn Floral Designs (formerly Laurilyn Farms) back in early 2019 to rework her website. She was early on in her business, and so was I. Three years later, she came back for an overhaul. Her business was booming, and I had…

Whether you’re a service provider, product seller, photographer, or some other kind of business owner, the time might come when you realize you’d like to create a Squarespace events page for an event you’re planning. As a website designer, I love encouraging my clients to think outside the box when it comes to events. If most of your…

Looking to create your first Showit website? You’re in the right place. A website can be a powerful first impression for your business, and it can create an impact on whether or not someone wants to work with you. And personally, I think it’s important to have an established online home besides your Instagram page or Facebook group. People want to…

If you’re currently using (or thinking about using) the Mailchimp platform to grow your business and connect with customers, there’s a good chance that you will also want to integrate your Mailchimp account with your Squarespace website. Today, this Squarespace and Showit website designer is detailing exactly how to connect the two—and…

As a Squarespace website designer, anchor links—also known as “page jumps”—are a fun feature I like to include on client websites when it makes sense from a user experience. They allow for more specific links, and make navigating a website easier overall! Today, I’m explaining exactly what they are and how to use them, so you can implement…

People say that being an SEO blog writer is difficult. People say that you can overwhelm yourself trying to relearn the ever-changing Google algorithm. And that, unless you commit yourself fully, you'll never write SEO-friendly blogs. That's some scary assertion, right? Well, don't fret. If you are regular here, then you know that I am an expert in all…

As a website designer, I am asked ALL the time for a comparison between Squarespace and Showit when it comes to website creation for business owners. And, the truth is, I don’t have one simple recommendation. Each platform comes with its pros and cons, which are all worth mentioning and taking into account when choosing which platform..

Simple and straightforward, check! Powerful editing tools, check! Intuitive, check! Wide variety of templates, check! Customization options, check! Squarespace ticks all the right boxes for online business owners who need strong website building options, eCommerce utilities, easy-to-use marketing tools, and just about anything they desire to…

You may not have known this—but, in addition to working extensively with Squarespace, I am also an experienced Showit website designer! While it’s not the same as Squarespace, it’s another excellent platform option for designing your dream website. Today, I’m answering common questions that I frequently get from people looking for Showit…

As a copywriter for coaches, creatives, and other small business owners, I’m sure you have quite a few questions when it comes to SEO (search engine optimization)… "How do I find SEO keywords?" "How do I rank my clients for a particular keyword?" "What happens after my clients get ranked for a keyword"? Before I answer these questions…

Curious about what the heck a title tag is and why it’s important? As an SEO strategist for online business owners and consultant for fellow website designers, this is an aspect of optimizing websites that is commonly looked over. While it most likely won’t make or break your website, title tags certainly have the power to increase your Google search…

Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of my Squarespace website design project with Tara of Health Resonates. Health Resonates is a wellness and beauty brand located in Portland, Maine. The space runs as a co-op for service providers and Tara provides massage and holistic skincare services on site (in additional to travel options). She sells…

Are you a coach or service provider looking to reach more clients in your target market? Are you wondering, “does seo work for small business?” The answer is yes. You’re in the right place! In this post, I’m breaking down what SEO is and why it’s important for your small business. The internet has made it easier to reach potential customers from…

Categories are a great way to group similar blog posts together, whether by topic or by guest author. For some reason, it seems much more obvious and intuitive to add categories in Squarespace than it is to delete them. I hope you find this tutorial helpful! Here are the step by step directions…

I’m so excited to be diving into details about my course - SEO Strategy Simplified. It first launched in April 2020, and I’m so excited to see the growth of all my students since then. In this post, I want to discuss more about how this course came about, what’s inside, and what others are saying. This was truly a labor of love. If you’ve ever built out a…

This project with Elizabeth is very special for a few reasons. The first being that Elizabeth is such a kind and special soul who is doing her life’s mission in helping others heal holistically. And apart from other health coaches, Elizabeth has a background in medicine so she is truly an incredible resource for anyone who is looking to get answers to…

If you’re a photographer, chances are that you have a website to showcase your services and portfolio. Maybe you’ve started a blog or maybe you’re on the fence. Just to be clear - no, blogging is not dead ;) Blogging for photographers is an effective way to increase the number of people coming to your website when you incorporate SEO, or search…