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?

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 Whether it’s a WordPress site that feels outdated, a Squarespace site that needs a refresh, or a Shopify store that’s not converting, we can redesign your website while keeping your content and improving your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

Why I love coding (and how it helps your website stand out)

WEB DESIGN

Jul 18

Written By Aneet

This is one of those personal posts that I write as a reminder to myself that why I really love my work and to remind you that this blog is written by a human (welcome to the world of AI)!

When people hear that I love coding, they usually give me a look that says, “Wait… really?”
And the answer is an awkward, yes, I do. I enjoy coding.
Well, not in the "staring at a screen for 12 hours straight" kind of way (though that does happen sometimes), but in the “I can build anything I imagine” kind of way.

As someone who designs websites for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses, coding is my secret weapon. It’s what allows me to create websites that aren’t just beautiful, but also unforgettable.

I fell in love with coding a long time ago. I was always a quiet kid with an unsatiable curiosity about how everything (and anything) works. I created my first website when still in school, basic HTML, with a lot of animation and pink and bright colors!
While my career led me to work on different technologies and the process of learning all the new coding languages, I never imagined I could come back to designing websites and that too on my terms. But here we are, and I couldn’t be more excited.

I love to use this knowledge and experience in my work, and here’s how it helps me make websites stand out in a sea of sameness.

1. Coding helps me bring my (and my client’s) creative ideas to life

Templates are a great starting point, but they have limits. Coding lets me go beyond drag-and-drop to customize every single detail from unique layouts to fun scroll effects and custom product pages that actually feel like your brand.

You want a section that changes based on the day of the week? We can do that.

Don’t want to pay for another app to add basic functions? 100% possible.

Want a gallery that animates as people scroll? Yep, that too.

Being able to code, means the website doesn’t have to look like everyone else's. And that’s the whole point, isn’t it?

2. It solves problems you didn’t know you had

Have you ever landed on a site and felt frustrated, even if you didn’t know why? Maybe the mobile version didn’t work quite right, or a product page loaded slowly, or the contact form was glitchy. One of my pet peeve when visiting websites, slow loading pages. I can’t tell you the number of times I have clicked on a website from someone’s Instagram and then left, because it just won’t load!

A technical knowledge of the backend, allows me to fix those invisible roadblocks that affect user experience and conversions. These are the small things most people never notice until they’re gone. Whether you’re on Shopify, Squarespace, or something in between, a few lines of code can make everything smoother and faster.

3. It helps me future-proof the Website

As your business grows, your website needs to evolve with you. A cookie-cutter template might work today but will it still work when you’re launching a new offer, selling out of products, or getting press coverage?

Because I can code, we can easily add new features, redesign sections, or build something custom without starting from scratch every time.

It's like building a brand home with good bones—you can rearrange the furniture anytime, but the structure is built to last.

4. It gives my clients the confidence to be different

So many clients come to me saying, “I want my website to feel different.”
But “different” doesn’t come from following trends. It comes from infusing your personality, values, and quirks into your website. That’s the kind of freedom coding gives me. I can match the tech to your creativity and not the other way around. Whatever your different might be, we can do it! You don’t have to fit into a pre-made mold when we can make something completely your own.

I didn’t start in design. I came from a corporate background where I wrote code, managed projects, and learned to think in terms of systems and structure but my heart was always inclined towards more creative pursuits. When I started designing websites, it was like those two worlds clicked into place: the structure of coding meets the soul of branding.

So yes, I love coding. But more than that, I love using it to help creative, passionate business owners like you build websites that feel like you.

If you're tired of trying to make a template work or you're ready for something custom, I’d love to help.

Let’s create a website that stands out for all the right reasons.
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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 :)