Webz by Elise

09/07/2026

Your business can wait a day. 😉

To all who celebrate, Happy Labor Day!

Here’s your permission to close the laptop, step away from the notifications, and enjoy the long weekend.

09/04/2026

I had a consultation call this week and was surprised to hear that the person found my business through an AI search for my area.

Like, I almost screamed because this told me I was doing something right when it comes to AI and SEO 🎉

Here's an interesting read that may be helpful to my Squarespacers and others.

Improve your AI search visibility with practical SEO tips on website structure, buyer-focused content, reviews, and backlinks from an SEO expert.

08/24/2026

Coming soon... ✨

I’m excited to be working on a new website for Bethany Heaton, MS, LCPC, NCC, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Towson, Maryland.

Bethany works with individuals and couples, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, women’s health, and overall emotional well-being. Her approach combines clinical insight with compassion and a focus on helping people live more intentionally.

The new website will create a warmer, more intentional online home for her practice while making it easier for potential clients to learn about her services and take that first step toward working with her.

Can’t wait to share the finished site soon.

This could be you next 😉

07/24/2026

The part you don't usually see...

Hours spent reviewing layouts, refining details, checking mobile views, and asking, "Can this be even better?"

This is the stage where good templates become great ones.

I'm excited to share what I've been building, but first, I'm making sure every click, every section, and every call to action earns its place.

Stay tuned. 👀

07/20/2026

✨ New Website Launch

Just wrapped up a website build for sisters Tajuana and Sheree, mom bloggers of Turn the Paige.

The goal was to create a professional-looking site that makes it easy for readers to:
✔️ connect with their community
✔️ access their resources
✔️ reach out for collaborations

Whether you’re a service-based business owner or have a personal endeavor you’d like to share online, and you’re ready for a website that accurately reflects your brand, let’s talk.

Book a call:
https://lnkd.in/eQcEAGhs

Or email [email protected]

07/13/2026

I hear the phrase conversion-focused website all the time, but I think it sometimes creates unrealistic expectations.

Can a thoughtfully designed website help you convert more visitors into customers? Absolutely. But your website isn't working alone. Your offer, reputation, messaging, pricing, and the trust you've built all play a role in whether someone decides to work with you.

In my latest LinkedIn newsletter, I'm unpacking why your website is an important piece of the puzzle, but not the entire puzzle, and sharing a few practical ways you can improve your website starting today.

I'd love to hear your thoughts after you read it. Do you think business owners sometimes expect too much from their websites?

Read more ⬇️

One of the phrases I hear most often in the web design industry is conversion-focused web design. I don't have a problem with the phrase itself because I genuinely believe a thoughtfully designed website can improve conversions.

07/08/2026

🕸️ A spider doesn't chase its prey; it builds a web that does the work.

Your website can do the same.

Three quick things you can check today:

✔️ Is your main call-to-action easy to find?
✔️ Does your homepage explain who you help within the first few seconds?
✔️ Do you have testimonials or examples of your work to build trust?

Small improvements like these can make a big difference in how your website performs.

If you've been meaning to improve your Squarespace website but don't need a full redesign, my Squarespace Rescue Session is the perfect place to start.

✨ Available through October, we'll focus on the areas that will make the biggest impact without rebuilding your entire site.

Visit the link in my bio to book your session.

07/02/2026

I didn't study web design in college.

I studied psychology.

Every website asks visitors to make dozens of tiny decisions.
Can I trust this business?
Am I in the right place?
Is this what I'm looking for?
Should I keep reading?
Should I reach out?

Those aren't design questions. They're human behavior questions.

My background in psychology taught me to think about how people process information, make decisions, respond to visual cues, and navigate uncertainty. Today, I bring that perspective into every website I build.

That's why I care so much about things like clear messaging, intuitive navigation, calls to action that make sense, and reducing unnecessary friction.

A beautiful website is important, but if visitors don't know what to do next, it's not doing its job.

I may not have earned a degree in web design, but I use my psychology education every day.

Because great websites aren't built only for search engines or design awards.

They're built for people.

06/30/2026

When most people hire a web designer, they expect a beautiful website. That's certainly part of the job, but it's only a small piece of the value we provide.

One of the biggest advantages of working with a professional happens long before and long after your website goes live. It's the experience we've built by spending hundreds of hours learning the platform, solving problems, and keeping up with the changes that most business owners never have time to follow.

Click the link in the comments to read the newsletter.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-youre-really-paying-when-you-hire-web-designer-elise-elbourne-ryxse

06/25/2026