Worry-free Squarespace Website Design & Development for small business!
Let’s Make a Website® is your one-stop-shop for hands-on website design, branding, & small business strategy.
You may be wondering why you should hire me instead of just making your website with AI. Plenty of designers, and AI too, can create a “pretty website.” But pretty isn’t the point. You need a website that actually works for your business.
This means you need to work with someone who understands both small business and small business website strategy. Someone who will learn how your business works and what your goals are, look closely at your copy, give you honest & direct feedback (not just tell you what you want to hear), ask the right human questions, and from there: figure out what your site actually needs.
That’s where I come in. I’m a Squarespace designer and web developer with 20+ years experience, and in my other life, I’m an improv teacher. I know how to listen, ask questions, pivot creatively to find solutions, and collaborate with folks to get somewhere together.
My clients know their businesses inside and out, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they know how to turn that expertise into a website that works. That’s my job. I’m not just your Squarespace expert. I’m your small business website expert, here to help you create a website that does the work for you— not just one that looks pretty.
Your small business web designer should understand small business.
Being human (not AI) helps.
“I have worked with a few different web designers over the years and Rachel is best of the best!”
—Jude Treder-Wolff, Lifestage, Inc
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Premier Plumbing Contractors
KIMCO Plumbing
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Accounting, Financial Forensics & Business Valuation
Cogence Group PC
Portland OR -
Massage School & Clinic
Moving Mountain
Portland OR
I love working with growing businesses whose websites haven’t quite caught up.
Has your business evolved since you first launched your site, and now you need a website that reflects who you are now and where you’re headed? I’m here to help.
Website Design & Support Services
Whether you need a brand-new website, a redesign, a few updates, or help figuring out a technical problem, I can help. And if you’re not sure what you need yet, get in touch and we’ll figure it out together.
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Full Website Build or Redesign
Let’s work together to design, build, & launch the website your business actually needs.
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Website Updates/Changes
Hourly website updates or ongoing monthly support for your small business.
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Website VIP Day
Accomplish everything on your website to-do list in a single day!
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Strategy Hour
Not sure what your website needs? Let’s figure it out. In this 1:1 Zoom session, I’ll look at your site, answer your questions, and give you practical and expert advice on SEO, copy, technical issues, or whatever else you need.
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Platform Migration
Move your website to Squarespace from another platform (like Wix or Wordpress), or upgrade from Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1.
We are trusted by…
“It felt less like a business transaction and more like having a trusted partner guiding me through the process.”
—Ronna Spiegel, Theralutions Therapy
“Not only did she understand my vision, but she surpassed my expectations. Her communication was clear and consistent throughout the project, and she provided invaluable suggestions that elevated the final result. Rachel also helped me stay within my budget without compromising quality. Highly recommended for any small business owner!”
Hi! I’m Rachel. I’m a Squarespace expert and your new teammate.
I can’t wait to get you across that finish line - with a fresh personality-packed website launched and ready! Not only that, I want to keep it looking good so it continues to work for you. As a one-woman business owner, I know what it’s like to have a million things on your plate and no matter how many times you rewrite that to-do list, you just can’t seem to get it all done!
Your website is my priority.
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Chris Herndon
Herndon Leadership
I cannot say enough great things about the work Rachel does. I had an idea of what I wanted my website to be. Rachel took that idea and turned it into something better than I could've imagined. She is committed to providing great customer service through being timely and responsive. Thank you, Rachel, for a job well done!
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Effective Services
Allison Tables & Sue Chandler
Rachel has been instrumental in our website development. Her intelligence and creative spirit allowed us to feel comfortable; her warmth and humor was immediately disarming, allowing us to honestly discuss our visual presentation and critically analyze the ideal web experience for our clients. She immediately makes you feel that she is part of your company's team, as she has a very collaborate approach. She has an innate ability to transform a company's vision into a reality - we strongly recommend her work!
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Robin Carter
Exponential Growth PDX
I’ve been working with Rachel for about a year and a half now, and I couldn’t be happier. Not only is she brilliant at what she does (she is highly experienced, which can be a rarity these days), she is endlessly creative, bringing ideas that I haven’t even thought of to the table. While we initially worked together on my client's website, Rachel's skills in other areas quickly became apparent (and needed!): copywriting and messaging, user experience/user interface consulting, and a whole lot more. Her ability to really see and feel what the user is experiencing, and translate that to measurable action and improvement, is priceless on our team.
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Julie Ohana
Culinary Art Therapy
Working with Rachel was the best choice I could make for my website redesign. She knew exactly the right questions to ask to help me describe what I was looking for. It’s like she read my mind as far as layout, design and all the other details. She was professional, fast, and paid attention to every single detail! She allowed me to get me dream off the ground!
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Emily Fossum
Mindset & Life Coach
I had incredible fun co-creating two websites with Rachel. She makes the process easy, organized & full of choices. She is professional, skilled at her craft & a wonderful person to do business with. I continue to recommend her to fellow therapists and coaches. I get many people inquiring about my website developer. Rachel is a Squarespace Diva Goddess!
“What really stood out was how collaborative the whole experience felt. Rachel never made us feel like we were being difficult, even when we were going back and forth on decisions. She was always transparent about what was possible within our contract, what would require additional time, and what her professional recommendation was.
That kind of honesty and clear communication made the whole process so much smoother.”
“Rachel is amazing to work with! From web design, to copywriting, to logo design, she has made the difference between me daydreaming of a new website and me proudly showing off my new one.”
Why work with a Squarespace Expert like me?
You have a business to run. Your website shouldn't be another thing to manage.
Your business has grown (congratulations by the way) and the website you have just doesn’t serve you anymore. This is common, by the way. Websites are like a house- they need to grow and change with you as your business (or family) grows and changes. At this point, your site could be outdated, hard to update, or maybe it simply no longer reflects the work that you offer. You need a web designer who understands small business, knows what your website needs, and can make it happen. As a Squarespace Expert with 20+ years of experience, I bring strategy, design, development, and common sense to every project. I’ll ask the right questions, offer my opinions, explain the technical stuff along the way, and ultimately keep the project moving through launch.
You deserve to feel relief!
I know a website project can feel daunting… especially when you already have a business to run. I want to take this weight off of your shoulders so you can find relief…
Relief that your website finally looks and works the way it should.
Relief that your site actually represents your business where it stands now.
Relief that your team can actually update it! (I’ll teach you/ them)
Relief that an experienced professional (and not you!), was keeping track of the project details.
Most of all, you’ll have one less thing to worry about, and a website you feel good sending people to.
Need Help? We’ve got resources for days!
Potential customers want to be able to find what they need on your website right away. It it takes too long, you can lose them in a second. Here are a few tips from a Squarespace Expert and small business consultant to help keep visitors on your site and contacting you.