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How to Build a Website Homepage That Actually Works
Building a homepage that connects and converts doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Follow these 5 must-have sections and grab your free Homepage Blueprint to make it even easier! Busy building your clientele and need a professional to take the website tasks off your hands? Reach out to Bear Design Company today!
You’re Ready for a New Website — But Are You Ready to Work With a Designer?
If you’re daydreaming about a brand new website, chances are you’re craving clarity, growth, and a more polished digital presence. But hiring a designer isn’t just about choosing fonts and colors—it’s about stepping into the next level of your business with intention. In this post, I walk through the five mindset shifts every entrepreneur should make before diving into a design project.
What to Do Before You Hire a Website Designer
Thinking about hiring a website designer? Before you dive into the process, there are a few key things to get straight—because the best projects don’t start with Pinterest boards, they start with purpose. In this post, I outline the foundational work you can do to ensure your design investment pays off. We’ll talk about identifying your target audience, clarifying your brand messaging, and gathering visual inspiration that feels true to you.
5 Signs It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Website
Does your website still reflect your business goals, your offerings, and your brand vibe? If not, it might be time for a little digital refresh. In this post, I’m sharing five signs it’s time to spring clean your website—from outdated visuals to unclear navigation. We’ll also go over simple tweaks you can make that have a big impact, like streamlining your homepage layout or tightening up your calls-to-action.
How to Build a Homepage That Sells (Without Feeling Sleazy)
You don’t have to be salesy to sell well. Your homepage should communicate your value clearly and guide your visitors without feeling pushy. In this post, I break down what makes a homepage actually work: a strategic structure, strong messaging, and emotional connection. You’ll learn how to use trust-building techniques like social proof, powerful headlines, and streamlined navigation so your homepage can do the heavy lifting
3 Ways to Feel More Confident When Launching Your Website
Let’s be honest—launching a website can feel scary. What if it’s not perfect? What if no one visits it? What if it doesn't convert? This post is all about helping you quiet those fears and step into launch mode with more clarity and confidence. I share three tangible strategies you can use to feel grounded as you reveal your site to the world—including how to test your pages ahead of time, how to get feedback that actually helps, and how to reframe perfectionism as progress. You’ve got this!
How You Can Improve Your User Experience on Your Website
User experience (UX) is a cornerstone of effective website design, playing a pivotal role in both user retention and business success. A website with an intuitive, user-friendly design encourages visitors to stay longer and explore more, ultimately leading to higher engagement and conversion rates. Research shows that 94% of first impressions are design-related, highlighting the importance of seamless navigation, fast load times, and clear content organization. In fact, a well-designed website can increase conversion rates by up to 200%, making UX not just a design consideration but a key driver of business performance.To enhance user experience, it’s essential to focus on principles like simplicity, responsiveness, and speed. Simplified layouts and consistent design elements improve usability and make it easier for users to find information. Additionally, responsive design ensures your site performs well across different devices, a necessity in today’s mobile-first world. With mobile devices accounting for over half of global web traffic, responsive websites not only improve user experience but also boost SEO rankings. By prioritizing UX in website design, businesses can create sites that are not only visually appealing but also functional and optimized for user satisfaction.
Stay-At-Home-Mom And Running A Business
Being a stay at home mom and a business owner is beyond challenging - but oh so rewarding. Read more to get a peak into how I do it.