Not Ready for a Custom Website? Here's The Best Affordable Option.
A big misconception I see from women starting small businesses is that they think they only have 3 choices.
Spend thousands on a custom website...
Try to DIY their website (which usually is a headache)
Or don't have one at all.
Thankfully, that's just not true.
If you're just getting your business off the ground, selling your first products, booking your first clients, or finally taking your side hustle seriously, you probably don't need a fully custom website yet.
What you do need is a website that looks professional, builds trust, and gives your business a home online.
That's exactly why I started designing Squarespace website templates for small independent businesses.
Why your business still needs a website
I know social media feels like enough in the beginning.
You have an Instagram, a TikTok. You post consistently... people can DM you, etc.
But here's the truth.
When someone is thinking about spending money with you, one of the first things they usually do is Google your business or look for your website. That's definitely what I do before I book anybody for anything.
Your website will answer questions before someone even reaches out.
Who are you?
What do you offer?
How do I book?
How do I buy?
What makes your business different?
A website builds trust while you're busy running your business.
A custom website isn't always the right investment... yet
As a web designer, I could tell everyone they need a custom website.
But honestly? Sometimes it just doesn't make the most financial sense.
If you're still figuring out your branding, testing your offers, or growing your audience, it can be smarter to invest in something that's beautiful, affordable, and ready to launch.
That's where my website templates can come in clutch.
Instead of starting with a blank page, you're starting with a professionally designed foundation that already has the structure in place.
All you have to do is make it yours.
Don't want to customize it yourself?
I completely understand. Some people LOVE a DIY project. I get it.
Others would rather never touch a website editor.
That's why I also offer Template Personalization.
After you purchase one of my Squarespace templates, I'll replace the demo content with your own. Your logo, brand colors, photos, services, products and copy.
The result is a website that feels uniquely yours without the price tag of a fully custom build.
It's one of my favorite services because it gives business owners a polished online presence without all the stress and weeks of endless revisions.
I give you the strucuture, you give me your info. That's it.
Who this is perfect for
My templates are a great fit if you're:
Launching a new business
Growing a side hustle
Selling handmade products
Running a small online shop
Offering creative services
A photographer, artist, coach, or wellness professional
Ready to look more established online without investing in a fully custom website
If that sounds like you, you're exactly who I designed these for.
And when you're ready to grow...
Your website can grow WITH your business.
Maybe today you only need a simple website... but a year from now, you might want custom features, more pages, a blog, or an expanded shop. That's cool too.
You don't have to build everything at once.
Your first website doesn't have to be your forever website.
It just has to be good enough to start building trust and serving your customers today.
Helpful Squarespace resources
If you're curious about how Squarespace works before getting started, these are some great places to explore:
Whether you decide to customize one yourself or have me personalize it for you, my goal is simple.
I want to help women launch websites they feel extra proud to share.
Because every business deserves a home online, even before it's "big enough" for a custom website.
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