Turn your corner of the internet into your happy place with a custom Squarespace or Framer website that’s uniquely you.
Websites
Get yourself a website that you love to scroll through (and that you love sending people to).
I offer several custom Squarespace and Framer website package options for your perfect, responsive online home. Not everyone needs everything at the same time. Whatever stage of growth you’re in, we can work together to create the tools you need to stand out. Not sure what you need yet? Get in touch for a chat.
For the dreamers
Starter Website Package
DIY templates won't cut it for your business, or you've already tried them and moved on. This package is for those just starting out or for those who don't need advanced features to be effective. You get a custom-designed site that actually represents your work — no cookie-cutter layouts, no "close enough" compromises.
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My starter website package includes a customized website with up to five pages. I'll provide or assist with the creation of assets including graphic design, copywriting, basic SEO, photography guidance, and more.
I offer websites on two platforms:
Squarespace is simple to use and flexible for a variety of industries. It's ideal for clients who need scheduling, newsletters, calendar events, or ecommerce. I'll use custom code solutions and creative layout structures to create a site that stands out and makes an impact. As a Squarespace Circle member, you'll get 10% off your first annual subscription, specialized access to support, and knowledge on the most recent improvements. It quite literally pays to work with a Squarespace expert.
Framer is more dynamic and design-forward, particularly well-suited for clients who don't need advanced built in features, but want standout design freedom, interactivity, and a more engaging user experience. Framer builds are currently offered at a reduced rate as a newer service offering; get in touch for details.
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Packages starting at $3,500. Payment plans are available for all of my package services, but a deposit is required to book each project.
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6-9 weeks
Project timelines vary depending on launch requirements, client engagement, additional assets, and other factors.
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Typical add-ons for this project include additional social media graphics, packaging design, extra pages, site maintenance, printed assets, and more. Get in touch to learn more about what services I offer.
For the game-changers
Standard Website Package
You’ve got some solid branding already, you know what the next step is, and you know your online presence isn’t what is should be. But you need that extra dose of professionalism, experience, knowledge, and creativity to really pull it off. Enter me (he she says in parentheses — I see you fellow Hamilton fans) to make sure you don’t throw away that shot.
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My standard website package includes a customized website with up to ten pages. I'll provide or assist with the creation of assets including graphic design, copywriting, basic SEO, photography guidance, and more.
I offer websites on two platforms:
Squarespace is simple to use and flexible for a variety of industries. It's ideal for clients who need scheduling, newsletters, calendar events, or ecommerce. I'll use custom code solutions and creative layout structures to create a site that stands out and makes an impact. As a Squarespace Circle member, you'll get 10% off your first annual subscription, specialized access to support, and knowledge on the most recent improvements. It quite literally pays to work with a Squarespace expert.
Framer is more dynamic and design-forward, particularly well-suited for clients who don't need advanced built in features, but want standout design freedom, interactivity, and a more engaging user experience. Framer builds are currently offered at a reduced rate as a newer service offering; get in touch for details.
Not sure which platform may be right for your needs? Let’s chat!
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Packages starting at $4,500. Payment plans are available for all of my package services, but a deposit is required to book each project.
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7-10 weeks
Project timelines vary depending on launch requirements, client engagement, additional assets, and other factors.
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Typical add-ons for this project include additional social media graphics, packaging design, extra pages, site maintenance, printed assets, and more. Get in touch to learn more about what services I offer.
For the Rock Stars
Premium Branding + Website Package
If you’re here, you’re either seeking to start with a head-turning bang right out of the gate or you’re looking for a seriously epic (and long overdue) overhaul. Maximize professionalism — and attention — when you go all the way with this Premium Package. New brand, new site, new perspective, new successes.
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With this premium package, you’ll get everything you need to maximize your image and your storytelling ability. You’ll get a full branding suite, comprehensive style guide, business card designs, and more as well as a new custom website built in Squarespace or Framer.
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Branding + Website Packages start at $$8,250 $7,850. Each package is customized based on your needs and reflect a bundling discount for booking multiple projects! Payment plans are available for all of my services, but a deposit is required to book this combined project.
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9-16 weeks
Project timelines vary depending on launch requirements, client engagement, additional assets, and other factors.
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Typical add-ons for this project include additional social media graphics, packaging design, printed assets, and more. Get in touch to learn more about what services I offer.
Think about it: what if you were actually excited to send people to your website?
Every project begins with a consultation and a custom proposal suited to your needs at this time in your business.
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I currently work exclusively in Squarespace and Framer. Non-Squarespace ecommerce platforms like Square, Shopify, etc. can, however, be integrated with Squarespace and Framer websites. For a limited time, I’m offering custom Framer websites at a reduced rate; inquire for details!
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My packages include exclusively design and development work. Additional fees may include purchased assets such as graphics, photography, and font licenses; ongoing cost of website i.e. domain, email, web hosting; or costs associated with printing or creation of physical assets.
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Absolutely! All of my flat rate projects have the option to be paid through periodic payment plans after the initial deposit is paid. The most common payment plan is biweekly payments, but I always do my best to be flexible for each of my clients.
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In addition to my Website Packages, I also offer Branding Packages, Print + Digital Design, and much more. Get in touch for a custom proposal to suit your unique needs.
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Website packages include up to two rounds of revision after the presentation of an initial concept based on our strategy conversations, a client questionnaire, industry research, a lot of experimentation, and more. My process is designed to get this as right as possible the very first time, and I’m proud to say that very few clients require additional rounds of revision.
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The short answer? None. You know your business best and you are absolutely the best person to provide all the content and information I need to create an effective site.
The long answer? Website copy has additional requirements than typical copy like being SEO friendly, effective for that specific medium, and more. To that end, I always include some copywriting assistance for each of my website projects to ensure the project is as successful as possible. But please plan to submit all content (at minimum, you’ll be expected to provide a “brain dump” of anything and everything that might go on your website) ahead of the start date so that we can get started right away.
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My job is to take your ideas, your story, your creativity, and transform it all into effective messaging, memorable visual communication, and more, all within a custom, fully responsive Squarespace website. That means, however, that I need to know your story, your ideas, your goals, etc. in order to do my job. As a client you will be expected to be a fully collaborative participant in this project, provide thoughtful and efficient feedback, provide design direction/inspiration as needed, provide as much content as possible, and more. A website is a big project to take on; that applies to both designer and client.
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I certainly offer branding packages in addition to custom website packages. Custom branding packages start at $4,500 and typically take an additional 4-6 weeks to complete. Bundling discounts are available if you book a branding project and a website project at the same time to maximize consistency, professionalism, and overall impact.
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Many designers focus on a specific style that they replicate with their client projects and over again. I don’t offer that kind of service. Why? Because I view branding as a collaborative process, meaning that my clients play a big role in every design project. My style is often colorful and often has a retro twist, but all of my branding projects end up looking completely unique because every client was completely unique.
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SEO expertise is a service I do not offer because it requires a separate set of skills and knowledge. I offer basic SEO setup for each custom website to give you the best start possible. If you require more significant SEO assistance, I would encourage you to consider working with an SEO expert.
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Nearly every website I create uses custom CSS and/or some Javascript to ensure that your site isn’t just another Squarespace template. Not only does custom code allow me to customize Squarespace’s existing functionalities to better suit your needs, adding a few unique touches to your website will ensure that you stand out in a crowd. All custom code additions are done thoughtfully and are rooted in strategy, not just trendy website tricks or flashy (but ultimately pointless) artistic flair.
My knowledge of custom code comes from years of experience (think lots and lots of trial and error) working in Squarespace and also as a member of the first Standout Squarespace class.
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My American Quarter Horse Sweet T and I have been together for nearly twenty years. Our relationship and our time together are one of the most important things in my life, and I wanted to make my passion for horses present on my other passion (aka Helle Creative!).
I often encourage my individually-owned clients to be bold and to explore personal touches to engage with your audience and make you even more unique in a crowded field. I realized that I was not taking my own advice and that I was hiding behind my personality-less materials! This change is part of my eternal struggle as an introvert to be unafraid of being myself. Sound familiar? We might make a good fit!
FAQ
Process
If you’re looking for a bland, cookie-cutter site, then this isn’t the droid designer you’re looking for.
The Helle Creative process is built around the client-designer relationship. Collaboration, communication, and creativity are all critical for a successful design project when my approach is all about the “why.” What does this mean? It means I need you. I need your inspiration and your collaborative spirit to make something truly unique. Here’s what that process looks like:
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The first step is always the hardest to take. Here is where I learn about you, your business, your goals, and how design can get you to where you want to be.
Questionnaires, mood and style boards, and experiments with color, type, and style are all part of this critical first step, but the most important part? You and your engagement with the project.
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This is where things start to get real. Based on what we learned and determined the Explore and Experiment phase, I’ll present options for your new brand, site, or design project. I’ll guide you through how to effectively provide feedback to achieve the most impactful, most collaborative result possible.
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This is where I head into “the zone,” and we start to bring the site design to life. This phase is where you start to kick back and start to forget how panicky the thought of DIY made you.
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Pop open the bubbly and package up those files! Welcome to the branding version of Christmas. You’ll receive your brand new dying-to-be-used brand suite plus a comprehensive style guide and anything else your package contains.
My custom websites are for creatives + creators who are willing to…
Dig Deep
Collaborate
Trust the Process
Looking for something else? Check out my other services.
Find carrot-level happiness with your online home.
Be as happy with your website as Sweet T is with her carrots (and allow me continue to serve up as many five-pound bags as carrots as she can handle!)