Chantelle Davis-Gray (2026)

27/03/2026

⚡️ Don’t hire a website designer unless you’re ready to do these 3 things:

1. Write the website text or hire a copywriter to help you — the words on your website are just as important as the design! (I have a close circle of trusted copywriter collaborators that I love sharing with my clients.)

2. Be open to suggestions and collaboration — you're hiring an expert, so please be open to our input and feedback.

3. Share your work in the world — don't hide it away and keep it too close to your heart — you've invested in this, so show it off!

Not sure you can check all these boxes? Wonder what else you should anticipate before hiring a website designer?

I get it! And I have a special call that's perfect for when you want to be ready for this phase. I call it the Website Planning Session.

It's for when you don’t have any of the details ready. You’re not sure exactly when you'll be able to hire someone, but you’re thinking about it for the next 3-6 months. There's no pressure. Just a conversation so you can approach your website with some clarity and intention.

Think this is exactly what you need? DM me or comment below & I'll send over the link.

19/03/2026

"My website needs to catch up with my ideas and channel people to me"

"I know I've been missing opportunities by having such a DIY'd website"

"I love concepts and the big picture; I struggle with the nitty gritty"

"I was floating on an energy cloud for the next hour after we talked. I'm SUPER DUPER excited to work together."

Things people have said to me on free strategy sessions in the last few months... and I freaking love it!!

I love it because every time I hear things like these, my heart grows three sizes (like the Grinch)🥰 Not only is it wonderful to get to do what I love, it’s so rewarding to know the difference it makes in my clients' businesses and lives.

It would be an honor to talk to YOU, send me a DM for the link to book a strategy session!

16/03/2026

You know what would make your events and social media lives more fun?

A custom card deck!

You can sell your decks at an expo or individually hosted event, or even include them as a low-risk, low-investment upsell at the end of a speaking gig. Or, if you’re feeling creative, you can build entire events around your deck.

Not an in-person event sort of business? Social Media Lives get even more engaging when you pull a card to share and inspire your audience with your unique message. Your cards can also be shared as images when you need some additional content in your feed.

A great example of integrating decks into events is my longtime client Rachel Kaczynski. She has several custom card decks for her business, . Rachel offers children’s yoga classes and positive mindfulness tools for kids and families.

“I love incorporating my affirmation card decks into events that I offer!” shares Rachel. “It's such a great way to introduce my audience to my cards and to showcase practical ways they can use the decks in their own lives. I've slipped cards underneath yoga mats to surprise and delight and sprinkled them into seasonal gatherings. During the height of the pandemic, I even led monthly virtual "Bliss Circles" where I'd pull cards from my Spark Your Bliss deck for attendees!”

If you’re curious about incorporating a card deck into YOUR biz strategy, check out my recent blog post: Custom Card Decks: 5 Ways to Use Them To Grow Your Business. DM me for the direct link or find it in my bio.

10/03/2026

📢 I cannot emphasize this enough... turn on auto-renew for your domain!

Why am I so fired up about this?

Well, when your domain (ie. your web address) expires, someone else can sn**ch it up — and then either use it themselves or do whatever they want with it. In theory, they could make it so when someone types in your URL, a different inappropriate website pops up.

And sadly, if someone scoops up your URL they usually charge a sh*t-ton to get it back, like thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. Yes, this really happens! I've seen this happen to a handful of people in my 10+ years of business!!

I don’t want you to experience this unnecessary stress! So, turn on auto-renew.

Note: If you can't do auto-renew for budget reasons, you could put an appointment on your calendar for a few weeks before it's due to expire.

09/03/2026

“I've never invested this much in my business before”

If you're used to DIY'ing everything in your business I get how scary it is to invest in support. Whether it's copywriting, coaching, web design, or something else, it's nerve wracking to share your hard earned money this way.

No matter what, I'm not going to tell you to "spend money to make money". I'm also not going to question your commitment or dedication to your business. Maybe it's my Virgo sun & Cap moon, but I'm a very practical person, and I understand that budgets are a real thing.

Now, here's some good news when you're thinking of working with me as your branding & website designer:

1. I offer payment plans — *without* extra penalty fees.

2. I provide a Learning Lounge of training videos, so you'll be empowered to make your own content edits going forward!

3. I always start with a free strategy session, so we can talk through what you really need and what will work for the place you're at right now + where you're headed.

Ready to talk about your project? Send me a DM and let's find a time to connect.

05/03/2026

Arianne had a website that needed to be refreshed and updated because her business and skills had grown since it was created. I love that for her - and that she chose to work with ME!

I was pumped to hear her thoughts about…

Why she hired me: "I loved the work you'd done on other sites, I loved the clarity of your process - and we connected in the Zoom call."

and she shared after working together...

"I'm thrilled with my site and the way in which the design guides/leads users. You are an expert at what you do and have developed an expert process. It is an intense process because of the turnaround time, so I appreciated that being clearly communicated upfront. I'm also grateful and impressed by how client-focused and supportive you are in your ongoing communication."

It was a pleasure to work with Arianne and I’m so excited for her business and podcast to support even more people as she continues to grow!

03/03/2026

You’ve probably heard me say you need a functional website that does more than look pretty. So HOW do you get that?

☑️ Clear headlines so readers can skim

☑️ Strong calls to action

☑️ A layout that leads the eye

☑️ Integrations that help visitors take action

I’m always considering the true goal of your site! Once we’ve clarified what you want people to DO, I make sure everything leads there 💥

02/03/2026

Having a robust website you're proud of means you get more visible… and I understand ALLLLL the feelings that brings up!

Sometimes it feels fun and exciting to be showing up, letting yourself be seen. 💃

To get validation that what you're passionate about is something people need & want.

Or maybe you just want to hide under the covers or a table. 🫣

If you're like me, you kind of pendulum swing between the two. Go away, come back. Go away, come back.

I get it!

Yes, I'm a website designer, but I'm oh-so-much-more.

Not only will I design you a website that wows, works flawlessly, and actually helps get you the results you’re looking for, I'll also coach you through why showing up is vital for growing your business.

I'll remind you that people won't find you or know you exist or know that you can help them if you stay in the under-the-table zone. I’ll hold your hand as you feel scared and do the thing anyway.

AND I’ll be your biggest cheerleader and celebrate with you as you show up to claim your visibility — and inevitable success!

27/02/2026

Over the last month I've gotten a handful of emails that sounds something like...

"I'm not sure I'm ready to redo my website just yet, but I have questions..."

"I think I'd like to talk with you about what's involved, how you work, what it will cost, and what I should be thinking about."

And I freaking LOVE these people.

They know they're going to be making a big website change in the future, and they want to be ready. Not just financially, but with content and mindset. They want to chat unofficially — because they're not ready to commit to anything.

I get it! And I have a special call that's perfect for this phase. I call it the Website Planning Session.

It's for when you don’t have any of the details remotely ready. You’re not sure exactly when you'll be able to hire someone, but you’re thinking about it for the next 3-6 months. There's no pressure. Just compassion.

Think this is exactly what you need? DM me or comment below & I'll send over the link.

26/02/2026

Confusion is a one way ticket to an ineffective website.

We want your website visitors to find what they’re looking for quickly and easily!

One way you can do this is to simplify your navigation. Seriously, you don’t need 8-10 links in that top line. You want it to be super clear. Usually things can either be sub-categorized into drop-downs or moved into the footer if really necessary. And you don't need "home" to be in there -- your logo takes people home.

Only feature what they need to be able to quickly and easily *take action*.

The Virgo in me loves the organizational side of this (and also loves hearing when I'm right, to be really transparent, ha!)

What do you love to hear from your clients?

24/02/2026

4 signs it’s time to say BYE BYE to your current website:

😣 Getting too many not-good-fit inquiries (or no inquiries at all)

😳 Constantly saying, “I need to update it,” before sharing the URL

🙄 Answering emails with the same questions from clients over and over

☹️ Hearing from clients that they weren’t sure the best way to book time with you

Say goodbye to a site that’s holding you back! I’ve got you!

Message me, and let’s get you that website you’re excited to share AND gives potential dream clients all the info and guidance they need to move forward with you. (Or comment with a wave emoji and I’ll reach out!)

23/02/2026

3 non-social media ways to support a small business for FREE:

1. Open & reply to their newsletters/emails. Not only does this help ensure deliverability & prevents future emails from going to spam, but it let’s them know their words ARE being read!

2. Search for their website & hang out a bit - read a blog, watch a video (it signals the search engines that they’ve got good content!)

3. Literally tell people about them! In networking meetings. At brunch. Wherever and whenever. Talk about your friends’ businesses. (Yes, this “counts”!)

Those little gestures do take up your time, yes, AND they mean so much to us small business owners 💕

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