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Flodesk

Design Branded Emails With Flodesk Studio

Not sure about you, but I have spent way too many hours trying to make an email look right. I know I’m not alone here. You try to move a text block then BOOM, your spacing goes completely left. And before you know it you are staring at your laptop wondering why email marketing, specifically […]

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HoneyBook

An Automated Inquiry Process Is Your Best First Hire

Every single Sunday night, it happens. You pour a glass of wine, sit on the couch, and try to relax. Then, you get that uh-oh feeling in your stomach. You suddenly remember that a potential client filled out the contact form on your website Thursday afternoon and you never got around to replying back. It […]

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Flodesk

Why Flodesk Is the Email Platform Every Creative Entrepreneur Needs

Outside of your website, your email list is the only other asset you REALLY own on Beyonce’s here internet. Yeah I know email marketing gets a bad rep. But it’s not about chasing algorithms or riding trend trains. Email marketing should be about building meaningful connection with people who actually love what you and want […]

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Portfolio

HoneyBook Setup for a Newborn Photographer

Lauren Mitchell, a newborn photographer based in Seattle, Washington, came to me after realizing her HoneyBook setup was more chaos than clarity. She was juggling newborns, families, seniors, maternity, branding sessions—and doing it all manually. While she had HoneyBook in place, it wasn’t doing any of the heavy lifting it was designed for. Lauren had […]

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Portfolio

Showit Website Template Customization for a Brand Photographer

Kate Wark is a brand photographer based in Connecticut with a whole lot more on her plate than just brand photos. She also offers headshots, family and senior sessions, plus blogging services for other photographers (yes, she’s basically a unicorn 🦄). When Kate came to me, thanks to a referral from our mutual client and […]

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Podcast

Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Website Designer

Picture this: You’ve finally decided it’s time to invest in your website. You’ve got the vision. You’ve pinned the Pinterest boards. You even know what kind of vibe you’re going for (clean but bold, dreamy but strategic—right?). You hop on Google, fill out a few inquiry forms, and maybe book a consultation or two. And […]

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Portfolio

Showit Website Design for a Hair Stylist

A Showit Website for a Growing Business Zarinah, a talented loctitian in Atlanta and the creator of Loctress Oils, needed a professional online presence to streamline her growing business. She was relying on text messaging to book appointments, which was becoming overwhelming—especially as a new mom. She also had no website to sell her natural […]

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Podcast

The 3-Click Rule: Is Your Website Working for You?

In this episode of Success On Paper, we’re diving into the magic of the 3-Click Rule—a simple yet powerful way to ensure your website is easy to navigate and converts visitors into paying clients. If your potential clients can’t find what they need in three clicks or less, they’re leaving. Learn how to simplify your […]

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