Accessibility is an essential aspect of website design that ensures that everyone, including individuals with disabilities, can access and use your website. Yet despite its importance, website accessibility is still often overlooked by designers and DIY website...
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How long does it take to create a new website?
Creating a new website can be a daunting task, and it's natural to wonder how long it will take to complete. The answer, unfortunately, is not a straightforward one, as there are many factors that can influence the length of time it takes to create a new website. In...
9 best personal website examples for inspiration (2022)
When you're building a personal brand, it's essential to have a well-designed and strategic website to serve as your virtual home base. Your personal website should reflect your values, expertise, and personality, while also providing an intuitive and engaging...
WordPress vs Squarespace: Which is better?
WordPress and Squarespace are two of the most popular website platforms out there. Each has its pros and cons, and many website experts have strong opinions about which platform is better than the other. If you're looking to create a new blog or website for your...
How to launch your website in 6 steps
Launching a website is one of the most exciting yet potentially overwhelming aspects of running your business. No matter the size or scale of your website, it’s crucial that you create something that attracts potential clients, informs them about your brand, and...
Which WordPress hosting service should you choose?
Choosing the right WordPress hosting service for your website can be tough, but it's important to get right. The quality of your web host can impact your website's SEO, user experience, and sales. Fortunately, there are many hosting companies out there today that...
10 modern color palettes for your brand and website
Are you in the process of branding or re-branding your small business? If so, it's important to choose the right colors in order to convey the look and feel you're going for, whether it's high-end, friendly, artistic, polished, playful, or something else. For your...
5 benefits of having a website for your small business
In 2020, more than 4.4 million new businesses opened in the U.S. Many of those businesses were digital-first, meaning they were tech-focused and fully online from opening day. In this new digital economy, what makes your business stand out? Not a storefront or a...
Why I use the Divi theme to build websites
As a web designer, I've experimented with a lot of different website themes and platforms. Some are good, some awful, and one theme in particular has stood head and shoulders above the rest. It's a web designer's dream! I'm talking, of course, about Divi. What's Divi?...
7 web design best practices for small businesses
Anyone can create a website these days. But can anyone create a good website? Platforms like WiX would certainly have you believe so (and I would know, I get their ads all the time!) I believe it's possible to create a good website with any platform. However, doing so...
How to create a website for your business in 7 steps
In this guide, I'm breaking down my 7-step process to creating beautiful websites that convert. As you'll see, design and development is only one step of the process. Many people, both DIYers and web designers, make the mistake of skipping straight to the design part...
How to create a homepage that converts
Your homepage is critical online real estate for your business. It's all the most important features of your brand summarized onto one page--who you are, what you do, and who you serve. A homepage that converts is strategically designed and written to encourage your...

Meet the Blogger
Hi, I'm Steph! I'm the owner and wearer-of-many-hats of Steph Corrigan Design, a boutique creative studio specializing in strategic branding and web design for service-based businesses in the beauty and wellness industries.
I’m here to break down everything you’ve been wondering about when it comes to starting and scaling a small business in the most aligned way possible. From branding basics to tried-and-true marketing strategies, you’ll get my unfiltered thoughts and advice on how to make your brand stand out.
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