You’ve been waiting to work with a website designer to create your dreamy new website and you’re wondering how you should prepare to work with a new website designer, and what questions you should ask before you hire them for the project.

Today we’re covering what questions to ask — make sure you have a notebook or new Google Doc ready to make your own list!

Plus, we delve into what to expect on a consult call, and the red flags you shouldn’t ignore before making your decison.

Your website has become one of those tasks on your to-do list that keeps getting pushed back. Maybe you’re waiting for the perfect time to start, or you’ve created your own and thought about working with a designer or maybe you already have a website but are ready to revamp it.

One thing is for sure, often times we put off projects, especially big projects because of the time or money involved. Both of which are precious resources when you run your own business.

Today I’m sharing questions to ask yourself when considering if now is the right time for your website and my latest self-investment project.

If you’ve recently decided to create an email freebie to start collecting emails and growing your list, you might have noticed that ConvertKit is not listed as a storage option in Squarespace.

If you’ve already signed up for ConvertKit, signing up for another newsletter tool like Mailchimp or Mailerlite is not at the top of your to-do list. because you’re a busy small business owner and pouring more time into choosing a different platform for your email list is not an option for you. You’re on a mission to are ready to get started on growing your email list.

This post walks you through the steps of connecting ConvertKit to Squarespace’s Promotional Pop-up.

You’ve decided to create your business website and are a little overwhelmed with all the steps involved in creating your strategic website. You’ve decided that Squarespace is the website tool for your small business and want direction on how to get started.

Take a deep dive into the post if you’d like to know how to customize your Squarespace template with brand fonts, colors and images and be introduced to the most common blocks within Squarespace.

Let’s dive right into creating your new brand board including designing your logo(s), and choosing the perfect colors and font duo that best represents your small business. The best part? it’s all free! This post covers the basics of getting started in Canva using a brand board template.

I remember when I first decided I wanted to create my website on Squarespace. I was working as a Virtual Assistant and knew I wanted to have a website that made my business look professional.

My problem was, I had no idea where to start my journey with Squarespace. As I clicked through the hundreds of templates, they all kinda blurred together. I had no clue what I was looking at, never mind knowing how to pick a template that was going to allow me to create a website that looked professional, had a great design AND actually turned visitors into paying customers.

When kids are home, running your small business and finding the time to work feels pretty impossible. You swear every time you wake up your computer to start working, it feels like everything just goes wild - kids asking for another snack, siblings fighting over the same toy, it’s well, exhausting.

You’re feeling behind and wonder “How do I do it all?”

Take a deep breath in and out…

Grab 5 minutes to yourself and take a quick peek at my list of 20 activities to entertain your family this summer break, including activities that take less than 20 minutes to set up and allow your kids to play independently while you crush your work.

You’ll want to read to the end because I share how I’ve started planning my business so that I can take summers off with the kids (relatively) stress-free and how I’ve been able to stay consistent working less than 20 hours per week.

When you’re not a designer and you’re looking for inspiration for your small business website, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the choices. Templates are a great place to start but how do you go beyond a website template and create a custom-looking website?

What if I told you, you could gain clarity about your website design in just 5 quick steps?

Today I include my exact process for gathering design inspiration for your small business website!

You might be asking yourself, should I make my own website or hire someone to do it?

I get it! Building a website for your small business is a gigantic undertaking. I’m thinking that since you’re asking yourself whether you should go down the DIY route or hire a professional web designer, you are looking for clarity in what direction you should go.

You might be asking yourself…

• What budget should I set aside for my website?

• What platform will be best for my small business?

• What questions do I ask a potential web designer?

If this sounds anything like you, you’re in the right place. Grab your favorite drink and relax as you do a deep dive into what to do for your website. PS. Don’t leave today’s read without grabbing your free website planning guide!

You decided to go into business for yourself. You dreamt of having the flexibility of picking your kids up from school, of working remotely and creating a life that allows you to go on more vacations, having a healthy cushion of income coming in and of being your own boss.

When talking to other women small business owners we can all agree on one thing, we want to provide for our family and have something that’s our own.

When I started my small business, I dove head first into entrepreneurship, all while at home with three kids under the age of five. In my first three years of business, I learnt that I couldn’t always strike a balance between being a small business owner and a stay-at-home home. Today I share 7 unexpected lessons I learnt along the way.

You’ve decided that it’s time to build your new website, congrats! But… you’re not quite sure where to start. Choosing a platform to host your new website is a tad overwhelming and as a small business owner you don’t have the extra time to trial and error your way through finding the right platform for your new website.

Don’t worry, I got you! This post is for you if you want to know more about why Squarespace is the right choice for your small business website.

You’ll find out about how Squarespace makes everything easier, from its all-in-one platform to built-in SEO features, at the end of this post you’ll be signing up for your two-week trial with Squarespace.

Ever wonder if working with a web designer is the right next step in your service business? Here’s a glimpse into the benefits of jumping on a consult call when deciding on a designer and what questions you should be asking.

I remember when I first decided I wanted to create my website on Squarespace. I was working as a Virtual Assistant and knew I wanted to have a website that made my business look professional. Problem was, I had no idea what I needed to do to make my website look professional. If this sounds like you, you are in luck because today I’m walking you through picking a template in Squarespace!

Let’s face it, as dreamy as it is working at home. Doing it with toddlers can be overwhelming. This is the mom entrepreneur’s guide to being more productive while working from home with little ones and hopefully not feeling as stressed.

It can be hard to know when to take the leap and finally invest in that website you’ve been dreaming of.

This is your guide to figuring out when the right time is for YOU!