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The First 5 Things I'd Do If I Were Starting My Business Today
After three and a half years in business, there are a few things I’d do differently if I were starting over. From market research and clearer offers to better messaging, consistent marketing, and going all in sooner, these are the five things I wish I had figured out earlier.
I Have a Theory About Confidence in Business
Confidence in business doesn't always come before you start showing up. Sometimes, showing up is how you build it. In this post, I'm sharing why pulling back from your marketing can make you question yourself and your business, and how taking action again can help you rebuild your confidence.
Fostering Meaningful Friendships When Your Schedule Doesn’t Look Like Everyone Else’s
Entrepreneurship can be lonely, especially when your schedule and day-to-day life don't look like everyone else's. In this post, I'm sharing how I've intentionally built meaningful friendships with other entrepreneurs, where I've found those connections, and what it actually takes to turn them into real friendships that go beyond business.
What Makes Someone Say, “This Is Exactly Who I’ve Been Looking For!”
The best marketing doesn’t make you work harder to convince people to hire you. It helps the right people understand what you do, trust you, and remember you long before they’re ready to buy. Here’s how to build marketing that makes someone think, “This is exactly who I’ve been looking for.”
My Go-To Work-From-Home Essentials In 2026
From getting dressed in outfits that make me feel like myself to the drinks, routines, and content creation tools I reach for every day, these are my current work-from-home essentials. I’m sharing the little things that make running my business from home more productive, enjoyable, and a whole lot more fun.
The Business Owners Who Get the Best Website Results All Have This in Common
The best-performing websites aren’t launched and forgotten. Learn what successful business owners do after a website redesign, from tracking data and testing conversions to refreshing content, building trust, and creating a brand that continues to stand out.
If You're Not Hitting Your Revenue Goals, Start With Your Website
If you’re not hitting your revenue goals this year, the problem might not be your offers, pricing, or marketing. Your website could be losing potential leads without you realizing it. Here are seven signs your website may be holding your business back and what to look at before you change anything else.
What Makes Someone Trust Your Business From Your Website?
People don't hire businesses they don't trust. In this post, you'll learn how your website can build credibility before you ever get on a call through visual proof, helpful content, and personal connection that makes choosing your business feel like an easy decision.
How I “Leave Work” When My Office is 10 Feet From My Couch
Working from home makes it easy for your business to spill into every part of your life. In this post, I'm sharing the simple routines and boundaries that help me leave work behind, switch into mom mode, and create more separation between running a business and living my life.
The Questions Your Website Should Answer Before Anyone Gets on a Call With You
Your website should answer your potential clients' biggest questions long before they ever book a discovery call. Learn the five questions every strategic website should answer to build trust, attract the right-fit clients, and create discovery calls that focus on moving forward instead of filling in the gaps.
What AI Gets Wrong About Websites
AI can build a website in hours, but it can't build a strategy. A beautiful site means very little if it doesn't guide visitors toward becoming clients. In this post, we'll break down what AI gets right, where it falls short, and why human strategy is still the key to creating a website that builds trust, communicates your value, and converts.
Letting Go of DIY Is One of the Biggest Growth Shifts in Business
For a long time, I wore doing everything myself like a badge of honor. I thought being capable meant I should keep handling every task in my business. What I eventually learned is that growth doesn't come from doing more. It comes from knowing what to let go of. This is what changed when I stopped trying to do it all myself.
The Skills Nobody Told Me I'd Need to Run a Business
I left corporate thinking my web design and marketing skills would carry me, and in some ways they did. What I didn't anticipate was everything else that comes with running a business on your own. It didn’t come with an instruction manual, and I had to figure most of it out as I went. This is what I wish someone had told me sooner.
The Most Overlooked Page On Your Website (That Can Increase Conversions)
Most service providers spend so much time focusing on getting people to click a button that they never stop to think about what happens after the click. But the thank you page is one of the most important moments on your website because your visitor has already taken action. Learn the three thank you pages every service provider should have and how to use them to build trust, set expectations, and encourage the next step.
Why Your Website Needs to Convert Before You Run Paid Ads
Running paid ads before your website is ready can turn marketing dollars into missed opportunities. More traffic doesn't automatically mean more leads, especially if visitors aren't sure what to do when they land on your site. In this blog, you'll learn why website conversion should come before ad spend, how to identify hidden friction points, and the simple metrics that reveal whether your website is actually prepared to turn traffic into inquiries, bookings, and sales.
The Planning System That Helps Me Run My Business From Home
Running a business from home means your work life and personal life are constantly competing for the same mental energy. In this blog, I’m sharing the planning systems, routines, and small decisions that help me reduce overwhelm, protect my focus, and run my business more smoothly from home.
What Building 33 Websites Taught Me About How Service Providers Should Structure Their Booking Page
After building 33 websites in the last year, one thing has become incredibly clear: most service providers are overlooking one of the most important pages on their website — the booking page. In this post, I break down the two most common booking page structures, how to know which one fits your business best, and the overlooked thank you page strategy that can help build trust before the call even begins.
The Business Decision That Changed Everything
A lot of “all in” moments look confident from the outside. But the truth is, the decisions that change everything are usually made in the middle of uncertainty, fear, and messy, real-life circumstances. In this post, I’m sharing the story behind the moment that led me to leave my 9–5, invest $30,000 into my business, and fully commit to building Emberlyn.
5 Signs Your Website Needs a Redesign
Is your website outdated, cluttered, or no longer reflecting your business? In this post, I’m sharing 5 clear signs it may be time for a website redesign—from cringing when someone asks for your URL to relying only on referrals and DMs for leads. Learn how to tell if your website is helping your business grow or quietly holding it back.
Behind the Scenes of My Website Design Process (And Why the “Homework” Matters)
In this behind-the-scenes look at my website design process, I explain why the real success of a high-converting website starts long before colors, fonts, or layouts are chosen. Most DIY websites eventually stop working because they lack strategy, clear messaging, and intentional customer journeys. That’s why every custom website project begins with the “homework” phase—focusing on your offers, goals, copy, and business direction. With a guided client portal, structured prework, and a strategic kickoff call, the process is designed to turn your website into a tool that brings in inquiries and revenue, not just something that looks nice.
Have We Met?I’m Katie—
The website designer for female service providers who love their business but hate their website.
I help female service providers by designing Squarespace websites that book clients and look amazing doing it.
It’s called The Signature Site.
It’s built to give you an affordable, polished website that helps you show up confidently, charge what your work is worth, and feel like the legit business owner you are.
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I do one thing, and I do it really, really well. The Signature Site is built exclusively for female service providers looking for an affordable, high-quality website that moves their business forward.elf.

