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Hand crafted websites for self-employed & small businesses

CUSTOM WEB DESIGN SERVICES

Web Design Services

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Professional Custom Website

starting at $3,000

Perfect for those just starting out or looking to bring their business online, this base package offers a custom website tailored to your needs and vision. May include:

  • Up to 7 webpages/sections (e.g. About, Services, Contact, etc.)

  • A customized color palette & style guide that reflects your business’s unique personality

  • Responsive design that looks beautiful on any device - phone, iPad, computer, etc.

  • Search engine optimization (SEO) to improve your site’s visibility and attract the right visitors

  • Accessible design so that people of all ability levels can enjoy your website

  • CCPA-compliance to value users’ privacy

  • Social media links & integrations

  • An hour-long training session so you can edit your website on your own

Add-On Services

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These services may be added to the Professional Custom Website package.

  • Complete your visual brand with a beautiful, custom-designed logo to capture the essence of your business.

  • I’ll help you find the right words that truly reflect your business and connect with your site visitors.

  • A powerful scheduling platform for users to book appointments, services, and/or classes online.

  • A user-friendly online storefront to sell products & services.

  • Connect to a broader audience and boost your site’s visibility with a custom blog, seamlessly integrated into your website.

  • Stay connected and engaged by allowing users to sign up for your newsletter directly on your website. Automatically create and maintain your email list and write and customize your newsletter all in one place.

  • An outstanding website relies on professional quality images. Using my photo editing skills, I’ve replaced distracting backgrounds, eliminated glares and reflections, and even removed handwriting marks from a teenager’s hand! I’ll work my digital magic to make your website images professional quality.

Live Support & Consulting

$150 / hour

Maybe you’re stuck building your Squarespace site. Maybe you want to know how to attract more site visitors. Maybe you just need some help getting started. Whatever you need, I’ll bring my web design experience and expertise to a jam-packed hour of live support!

Here are some ways I can support you:

  • Squarespace support - help me get unstuck!

  • Website audit — how can my site be improved?

  • SEO guidance — how do I get my site to show up on Google?!

  • Accessibility audit — is my site accessible to people with disabilities?

  • Website mapping — help me plan out my website!

  • Visual design consultation — help me make my site look beautiful!

  • Privacy protection guidance - ensure your website is CCPA-compliant and protecting users’ privacy

Let’s achieve your website goals!

“Maggie is a delight with whom to work and collaborate. She really listened to me, and to my experience. She was validating and receptive, while also providing valuable feedback and guidance. The end result is a website I am proud of, that reflects who I am.”

- Elizabeth Johnston, LICSW

Hi, I’m Maggie

I craft delightful and user-friendly websites that empower small businesses and self-employed individuals to thrive in the digital landscape.

I’ve designed all kinds of websites — from therapists to interior designers, consultants to dance studios. As a former social worker and User-Experience (UX) designer, I find joy in supporting my clients through the journey of bringing their business, and selves, online.

If you’re looking for a designer who will take the time to understand you and your business, and has the skills and expertise to bring it to life with a website that truly reflects you, let’s get in touch!

Why choose handmade?

and what’s a “handmade” website, anyway…

(not to brag, but…) I’m a web design expert.

With a degree in Human-Computer Interaction from Stanford University and 7 years working in the tech industry as a User-Experience (UX) designer, I have both the academic and firsthand knowledge of what really makes websites “user-friendly”. And when it comes to creating beautiful, eye-catching designs, I think my portfolio speaks for itself!

That said, I know the secret ingredient to a standout website is human connection.

I’ve been told my superpower is that I really listen to my clients. Having worked as a counselor, I have a knack for this. The result is a website that authentically reflects you and showcases what makes your business unique.

A handmade website is unique, thoughtfully designed, and pixel-perfect.

I may be a perfectionist, but when it comes to web design, that’s not a bad thing! I don’t settle for “good enough”; I want your website to be a standout. I sweat the small stuff – everything from creating a color palette to perfectly match your photography, to subtle animations and color gradients to make your site more dynamic.

As one client put it, “she consistently went above and beyond to deliver a product we’re incredibly proud of”.

Maggie took the time to truly understand our vision and brought it to life... Not only is the site visually stunning, but it’s also user-friendly, functional, and thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of both our team and our clients.”

- Monica Santana, Owner, Rhythm n’ Flo Dance Studio

Unsure if it’s worth the investment? You’re not alone!

Many of my clients were initially unsure if hiring a professional website designer would be worth it.

Client testimonial that says "I've never invested a large amount of money into my business before, so I naturally had doubts... after seeing the final product, I'm 100% so happy I took this opportunity. It was worth every penny!"

I could tell you that a professionally designed, user-friendly website with scalable components, accessible design, and search engine optimization will offer returns on your investment for years to come, but I’d rather you hear it from the business owners and self-employed individuals I’ve worked with.

What my clients have to say…

Ready to level up your online presence?

I’m ready to help!