Which platform should I choose — Squarespace, WordPress, or Shopify?

It depends on your business goals. Squarespace is ideal for service-based businesses and creatives who want an elegant, low-maintenance site. WordPress offers the most flexibility and scalability, perfect if you need custom functionality or advanced SEO. Shopify is built for e-commerce and product-based brands. During our discovery phase, we help you choose the platform that fits your needs and technical comfort level.

How much does a website cost?

Most of our custom website projects range between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on the platform, page count, integrations, and content requirements. Squarespace builds are usually quicker and more affordable, while Shopify or WordPress projects can vary more based on complexity. If you’re unsure what fits your budget, we’ll guide you through options in our discovery call.

Do I need to know how to code to update my website?

Not at all. Whether your site is on Squarespace, WordPress, or Shopify, we make sure it’s easy for you to manage. We’ll walk you through how to update your text, images, and products without touching code. For clients who prefer a hands-off approach, we also offer ongoing maintenance and support packages.

Will my website include SEO setup?

Yes — all our websites are built with SEO in mind. That includes page titles, meta descriptions, optimized images, and clean URL structures. We also offer add-on SEO services like keyword research, blog setup, and Google Search Console configuration to help you start ranking faster.

What’s the process like from start to finish?

1. Discovery Call: We learn about your brand, goals, and target audience. 2. Proposal & Booking: You choose your package, sign the agreement, and make the initial payment. 3. Design & Build: We design your site layout and bring it to life with your content and imagery. 4. Feedback & Revisions: You’ll have review rounds to make refinements. 5. Launch & Training: Once approved, we handle launch and give you a walkthrough so you can manage your site confidently.

Can you redesign my existing website?

Absolutely. Whether it’s a WordPress site that feels outdated, a Squarespace site that needs a refresh, or a Shopify store that’s not converting, we can redesign your website while keeping your content and improving your layout, visuals, and SEO structure.

What if I don’t have branding or photos yet?

No worries — we can design your site using temporary placeholders and update it later once your assets are ready. We also offer brand design and photography add-ons or can connect you with trusted brand photographers and copywriters to round out your visuals and messaging.

Do you offer templates?

Not yet! We’re creating customizable website templates for Squarespace, WordPress, and Shopify — designed for small business owners who want a professional, launch-ready website without the full custom cost. Templates will be available soon through our shop.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes, we typically split payments into two or three parts — one to start, one during design, and one at launch. We also offer extended plans for template purchases or add-ons, making it easy to get started without a large upfront investment.

What makes working with a professional website designer worth it?

A professional designer brings strategy, structure, and user experience expertise that go beyond just visuals. We focus on how your audience uses your website — what they see first, how they navigate, and what makes them convert. The result is a website that not only looks great but actually grows your business.

Building a business as an Introvert: How I learned to trust my quiet strength

WEB DESIGNBUSINESS

Oct 13

Written By Aneet

The only thing I miss from my corporate life is sitting behind the computer for hours, lost in coding or fixing an issue, without ever being disturbed. When I started this business, I believed I would be able to do the same thing — but on my own terms. What could go wrong?

Then reality hit. Running my own business meant I was now responsible for my own marketing. I had to show up constantly, attend networking events, initiate small talk (nightmare!) and post on social media. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I tried talking to my phone and failed.

Every podcast I listened to, every business coach I followed had the same message:
Show up more. Be visible. Network. Sell yourself.

And while those things do matter, they never felt natural to me. I'd walk into networking events and instantly feel drained. I'd try to sound confident on video but ended up feeling like I was performing a version of myself I didn't quite recognize.

I kept feeling like being introverted was something I needed to fix.

It took me a few years in business to realize my introversion wasn't holding me back. I just hadn't learned to trust the way I work best.

The Quiet Superpower of being an introvert

Yes, the heading is borrowed. (If you haven’t read Quiet by Susan Cain, are you really an introvert!?)
As introverts, we are often deep thinkers, careful listeners, and incredibly observant. We notice what others overlook. We create from a place of reflection, not reaction. Those traits make us incredible designers, strategists, and problem-solvers (it’s not a coincidence that most of my web designer friends are introverts!)
However, because our strengths don’t always manifest in loud or fast ways, we often undervalue them.

After overcoming the negative self-talk and shutting out practically all the market advice out there, I started zoomed inwards and started focusing on myself. Soon enough, I saw patterns in how I work:

I do my best thinking in silence, not on brainstorming calls. So, I have setup meeting-free morning hours where I focus on just the creative work.
I write better than I speak, which makes thoughtful proposals, copywriting, and client emails my strongest connection tools and blogs my favorite marketing tool!
My clients appreciate how calm and grounded I am in meetings, something I used to mistake for being “too quiet.” I was recently going through my reviews the word “patient” came up again and again. I am naturally patient, but until I noticed it in my reviews I hadn’t realized that trait was working in my favor. I no longer focus on just designing website, I focus on calmly guiding my clients and taking away the frustrations that often come up when working with technology and building systems for your business.

The truth is, being introverted allows me to create intentional experiences for my clients. I listen deeply. I ask questions others might skip. I think before I respond. And that’s where the magic happens.

Can introverts be successful in business?

Completely … but the path looks different, and that's not a problem.

The business world has a loud-is-better bias. The coaches with the biggest followings, the most podcast appearances, the most aggressive outreach tend to be the ones who get held up as the model. But that's a visibility bias, not an outcomes bias. There are deeply successful introverted business owners who built everything through depth: deep client relationships, deep expertise, deep trust built over time.

The shift for me was realizing I didn't need to compete on volume.

I needed to compete on quality of connection and as an introvert I happen to be exceptionally good at that.

Redefining what success looks like

When we think of success, we often imagine powerful men in suits giving pep talks to large audiences (well, at least that’s what I imagined). Our perception of success is often warped by the societal bias towards extroversion.
Redefining what success means to me has changed my perception on business.
Now I realize success for me means:

Having calm, focused days instead of constantly being “on.” I am still working on this goal. The ultimate achievement will be if I can start taking Fridays off for “me” time, but we are a long way from there.
Working with clients who value thoughtful design over flashy trends
Building systems that let my work speak louder than I do
Learning new technologies and ways that can help the businesses I serve shine online

Trusting my strengths has helped me let go of how I thought business should look and building one that fits my energy instead.

Take a moment and think about what success looks like for you. It doesn't have to be something big: 30 minutes of time to yourself, or a specific revenue goal. Just something that fits how you actually want to work.

So if you’re an introverted business owner too…

Here’s what I want you to know:

You don’t need to become someone else to grow your business.

Your quiet, intentional energy is your advantage.

Let your strengths guide your strategy:

Write instead of talk (like this blog). Long-form content lets you say exactly what you mean without the pressure of a live conversation.
Listen before you pitch. Clients notice when someone actually heard them.
Build relationships slowly but deeply (A lot of my clients come through referrals. This is especially true for the coaches, consultants, and therapists I work with, who tend to be introverts themselves)
Setup systems that do the work for you (you can read about how I use Honeybook CRM here for automated follow-ups and payment reminders. It has really changed my life.)
Let your website carry the load. It's the quietest, most effective sales tool an introvert has.

You don’t have to outshine anyone. You just have to own your way of doing business.

If this post resonated with you, I'd love to hear about it. DM me on Instagram @brandunpuzzled . And if you're an introverted business owner who's been putting off building a website that actually works for you the way you work, let's talk .

About me:

Hi I’m Aneet. I’m a website designer based in Seattle, WA. My love for design & code is only matched by my appreciation of classic novels, history, and music from eras before I was born (maybe I’m an old soul). I love solving problems through strategy, design, or code, and love 1:1 conversations that make you lose track of time. If you want to connect, feel free to reach out on Instagram @brandunpuzzled (Instagram is where I hang out, at least on DMs!). Thank You for stopping by :)