• I am BEYOND thrilled to share that the first website created from one of my @showit website templates is officially LIVE! I had a post all about brand photography scheduled for today, but then Carla launched her website this weekend - and I think this is way more exciting! 🎉 Swipe through the images to see how Carla customized the Julianne template to work perfectly for her photography business. And then swipe again to read about her experience using a MK Shop template! I created these templates to provide business owners a lower cost website option, but I also wanted to empower business owners to be in complete control of their website. Each templates comes with access to my video tutorial library where I walk you through each and every detail of your website customization. Congratulations, @judith.photography.al on your beautiful new website! ✨
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    I am BEYOND thrilled to share that the first website created from one of my @showit website templates is officially LIVE! I had a post all about brand photography scheduled for today, but then Carla launched her website this weekend - and I think this is way more exciting! 🎉 Swipe through the images to see how Carla customized the Julianne template to work perfectly for her photography business. And then swipe again to read about her experience using a MK Shop template! I created these templates to provide business owners a lower cost website option, but I also wanted to empower business owners to be in complete control of their website. Each templates comes with access to my video tutorial library where I walk you through each and every detail of your website customization. Congratulations, @judith.photography.al on your beautiful new website! ✨
  • FINALLY! On Monday I am taking new brand photos for my business and to say I’m excited would be a grand understatement! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In my almost two years as a business owner, I’ve taken brand photos twice. ✌🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’d love to take photos more often but I’m pretty thrilled with how many different locations and outfits are depicted in photos from just two different shoots. (swipe to check out some of the variety!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s all about planning, friends. With a good plan in place, you can definitely make the most out of annual or bi-annual photoshoots for your brand. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have the locations all planned out with my awesome photographer @katelynngphoto but today I’m planning and packing my outfits, accessories, and props. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What questions do you have about brand photoshoots?! 📸: @jennplumlee
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    FINALLY! On Monday I am taking new brand photos for my business and to say I’m excited would be a grand understatement! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In my almost two years as a business owner, I’ve taken brand photos twice. ✌🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’d love to take photos more often but I’m pretty thrilled with how many different locations and outfits are depicted in photos from just two different shoots. (swipe to check out some of the variety!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s all about planning, friends. With a good plan in place, you can definitely make the most out of annual or bi-annual photoshoots for your brand. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have the locations all planned out with my awesome photographer @katelynngphoto but today I’m planning and packing my outfits, accessories, and props. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What questions do you have about brand photoshoots?! 📸: @jennplumlee
  • Meet Frida! 👋🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m not the only one who named their laptop right?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Frida and I have been together for a while now. A little over 8 years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She’s been with me through all the late nights and long days of design school. And she’s been a pretty awesome MKDS employee for the last couple years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’ve had to wipe her memory a couple times (sorry, girl), and my IT guy (my husband Levi) has upgraded some parts. But she’s still going strong! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Does your laptop have a name and personality too?! 😂
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    Meet Frida! 👋🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m not the only one who named their laptop right?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Frida and I have been together for a while now. A little over 8 years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She’s been with me through all the late nights and long days of design school. And she’s been a pretty awesome MKDS employee for the last couple years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’ve had to wipe her memory a couple times (sorry, girl), and my IT guy (my husband Levi) has upgraded some parts. But she’s still going strong! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Does your laptop have a name and personality too?! 😂
  • Angela of @solsticefloral truly went above and beyond with our wedding flowers last fall and I was honored when she asked to work together to rebrand AND rename her business and give her website a facelift. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’ve been working together again to add a shop to her @showit website so I just had to share her beautiful home page design with you all again. 😊️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Angela’s purposeful web design showcases her wedding floral services in a polished, professional way — and leads her visitors on a journey of learning about and booking her services. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whether your business is in a season of transition, or you’re simply ready to connect with your dream clients more seamlessly — good web design has the power to strengthen your business from the inside out! ps - Angela’s website is a customization of the Fallon template!
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    Angela of @solsticefloral truly went above and beyond with our wedding flowers last fall and I was honored when she asked to work together to rebrand AND rename her business and give her website a facelift. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’ve been working together again to add a shop to her @showit website so I just had to share her beautiful home page design with you all again. 😊️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Angela’s purposeful web design showcases her wedding floral services in a polished, professional way — and leads her visitors on a journey of learning about and booking her services. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whether your business is in a season of transition, or you’re simply ready to connect with your dream clients more seamlessly — good web design has the power to strengthen your business from the inside out! ps - Angela’s website is a customization of the Fallon template!
  • A couple things to consider BEFORE you hire a website designer! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1️⃣ Copywriting — copywriting comes before design. Not everyone will agree with me but, in my experience the best website designs start with good copy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As a website designer, I provide a content guide, proof read your copy, and make recommendations. But I’m not a copywriter! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I absolutely love when my clients partner with a copywriter or follow a guide (like @jessjordana’s Promptlates) before we dive into design together. Here are some of my favorite copywriters in case you’re looking for some help finding the “write” words. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 〰️ @theliterary.co @jessjordana @thecopybrew ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ Brand photography — if you aren’t a photographer (or even if you are!) brand photography is literally one of the best investments you can make for your business. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These photos bring a whole level of personality and realness to your website. There are some awesome stock photography services out there, but I don’t think you can ever beat having your own professional photos on your website. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ good design + good copy + good brand photography = GREAT website! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ Your ideal timeline. Most designers aren’t able to drop everything and start your website tomorrow. It’s very common for designers to book out 1-4 months in advance! So, if you want to launch a website this fall - it’s time to start talking with your favorite designer!
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    A couple things to consider BEFORE you hire a website designer! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1️⃣ Copywriting — copywriting comes before design. Not everyone will agree with me but, in my experience the best website designs start with good copy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As a website designer, I provide a content guide, proof read your copy, and make recommendations. But I’m not a copywriter! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I absolutely love when my clients partner with a copywriter or follow a guide (like @jessjordana’s Promptlates) before we dive into design together. Here are some of my favorite copywriters in case you’re looking for some help finding the “write” words. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 〰️ @theliterary.co @jessjordana @thecopybrew ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ Brand photography — if you aren’t a photographer (or even if you are!) brand photography is literally one of the best investments you can make for your business. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These photos bring a whole level of personality and realness to your website. There are some awesome stock photography services out there, but I don’t think you can ever beat having your own professional photos on your website. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ good design + good copy + good brand photography = GREAT website! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ Your ideal timeline. Most designers aren’t able to drop everything and start your website tomorrow. It’s very common for designers to book out 1-4 months in advance! So, if you want to launch a website this fall - it’s time to start talking with your favorite designer!
  • I’m a creative for creatives. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Which means, I get it. I understand the frustrations and challenges that you experience as a creative small business owner because I have experienced, or will experience, a lot of the same things. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And that weird balance of feeling like you have SO much to do, but also wanting your business to grow faster. Yeah, I get that too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That’s why I love being a designer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whether it’s for a month or two, or on a more on-going basis, I join your team. I support you and help you hit YOUR biggest business goals. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I design websites and brands that set you up for success. Take it from one of my most recent clients, @newadventureproductions: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "With Mary's help, I am seeing more inquiries on a far more frequent basis and my website and SEO has boosted my rankings even higher in my local area than I thought were possible. Within a week of launching the site, I booked a dream client Las Vegas elopement.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I first talked with Nate, he knew he needed a new website but was hesitant to hire a designer because he’s usually the DIY type. He told me all about his SEO ranking goals and wanting to market more about his adventure elopement photography sessions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Well, I’d say our time working together on Nate’s new brand and website was definitely a success! I can’t wait to see Nate keep booking those dream clients ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mkwebsites mkdesign.studio
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    I’m a creative for creatives. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Which means, I get it. I understand the frustrations and challenges that you experience as a creative small business owner because I have experienced, or will experience, a lot of the same things. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And that weird balance of feeling like you have SO much to do, but also wanting your business to grow faster. Yeah, I get that too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That’s why I love being a designer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whether it’s for a month or two, or on a more on-going basis, I join your team. I support you and help you hit YOUR biggest business goals. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I design websites and brands that set you up for success. Take it from one of my most recent clients, @newadventureproductions: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "With Mary's help, I am seeing more inquiries on a far more frequent basis and my website and SEO has boosted my rankings even higher in my local area than I thought were possible. Within a week of launching the site, I booked a dream client Las Vegas elopement.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I first talked with Nate, he knew he needed a new website but was hesitant to hire a designer because he’s usually the DIY type. He told me all about his SEO ranking goals and wanting to market more about his adventure elopement photography sessions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Well, I’d say our time working together on Nate’s new brand and website was definitely a success! I can’t wait to see Nate keep booking those dream clients ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mkwebsites mkdesign.studio
  • How has it already been two years since this incredible day?! 💍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Levi proposed on the 4th of July two years ago at my favorite place in the world — my parent’s lake house in NE Ohio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Time is flying by, friends. I hope you’re spending your weekend with the people you love most!
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    How has it already been two years since this incredible day?! 💍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Levi proposed on the 4th of July two years ago at my favorite place in the world — my parent’s lake house in NE Ohio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Time is flying by, friends. I hope you’re spending your weekend with the people you love most!
  • The SUMMER SAVINGS SALE is happening now! ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That’s right, friend. Every single website template in the MK Website Shop is on sale through this Sunday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Use code: SUMMER20 to save 20% on your new website. That means, you could get started for just $159.20 today! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ DIY your way to a gorgeous new website with a @Showit website template and my step-by-step video tutorial library (you’ll receive access to the library right after you purchase!). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not really into the whole DIY thing? Then, this is for you! 👇🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’ve been looking for a semi-custom website experience, purchase your favorite template from the shop. Then, reach out on our contact page to learn more about template customizations. 💌 DM me if you’re not sure what option is right for you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mkwebsites mkdesign.studio/shop
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    The SUMMER SAVINGS SALE is happening now! ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That’s right, friend. Every single website template in the MK Website Shop is on sale through this Sunday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Use code: SUMMER20 to save 20% on your new website. That means, you could get started for just $159.20 today! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ DIY your way to a gorgeous new website with a @Showit website template and my step-by-step video tutorial library (you’ll receive access to the library right after you purchase!). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not really into the whole DIY thing? Then, this is for you! 👇🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’ve been looking for a semi-custom website experience, purchase your favorite template from the shop. Then, reach out on our contact page to learn more about template customizations. 💌 DM me if you’re not sure what option is right for you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mkwebsites mkdesign.studio/shop
  • So, you’re DIYing your branding or website and you’re not quite sure where to start? 🤔 Well, you are in the right place! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As a designer, I’ve created countless moodboards and color palettes over the years. Creating an inspiration board is one of the first steps in my creative process for all of my design clients. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On the blog, I’m talking all about how to create your own moodboard, why you should have a moodboard for your brand, how to source inspiration, and how to create a color palette from the moodboard. 🎉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Plus, you can download a tutorial and Canva template to create your own moodboard. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head to the link in my bio to get started on your brand’s new creative direction! ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you struggled with establishing a color palette or creative direction for your brand? Let me know! 👇🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mkwebsites mkdesign.studio/blog
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    So, you’re DIYing your branding or website and you’re not quite sure where to start? 🤔 Well, you are in the right place! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As a designer, I’ve created countless moodboards and color palettes over the years. Creating an inspiration board is one of the first steps in my creative process for all of my design clients. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On the blog, I’m talking all about how to create your own moodboard, why you should have a moodboard for your brand, how to source inspiration, and how to create a color palette from the moodboard. 🎉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Plus, you can download a tutorial and Canva template to create your own moodboard. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head to the link in my bio to get started on your brand’s new creative direction! ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you struggled with establishing a color palette or creative direction for your brand? Let me know! 👇🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mkwebsites mkdesign.studio/blog
  • GOALS. We all have them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Two of my favorite questions I ask on discovery calls with potential design clients are “what are your business goals for this year?” and “what are your business goals for the next 3 years?” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I don’t just ask these questions for fun, I ask because your goals can really inspire the creative decisions I make as your designer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s one thing to have a pretty brand and website. But it’s a totally different (and way better!) thing to have a brand and website that is designed with YOUR goals in mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s one of the goals on your 2020 list? Let me know in the comments. I’ll start! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re looking to raise your prices this year, a rebrand or website redesign might be the perfect way for you to do it! 💌 DM me to learn more about my custom design experiences. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mkwebsites mkdesign.studio
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    GOALS. We all have them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Two of my favorite questions I ask on discovery calls with potential design clients are “what are your business goals for this year?” and “what are your business goals for the next 3 years?” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I don’t just ask these questions for fun, I ask because your goals can really inspire the creative decisions I make as your designer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s one thing to have a pretty brand and website. But it’s a totally different (and way better!) thing to have a brand and website that is designed with YOUR goals in mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s one of the goals on your 2020 list? Let me know in the comments. I’ll start! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re looking to raise your prices this year, a rebrand or website redesign might be the perfect way for you to do it! 💌 DM me to learn more about my custom design experiences. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mkwebsites mkdesign.studio