Etsy is the go-to place for artists and makers to sell their crafts, but I recommend that my customers not rely on Etsy alone. It’s a great place to get started and to gain exposure, but not a place to rely on fully.

If you are ready to level up your business from a DIY website or template, a good website designer will guide you through the 7 things you need before launching a custom website.

Case study: a graphic design portfolio redesigned to a service-based graphic design studio website.

A custom website design is a website that is built from scratch and not based on a template. It is tailored to fit your business brand and your business goals.

Are you trying to decide what website builder is right for you? I’m making a list of pros and cons for top three builders: WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace to help you decide what builder is right for you as a service-based business.