Website Design Resources
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Top Two Must-Haves for Your website
WEBSITE BUILDER
Showit
I love the drag & drop feature of Showit mainly because when I create I want to put things where I want - I don't want to be confined to a table or certain structure. The ability to create and design in this platform is AMAZING, and the community of designers are amazing
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CRM (INVOICING, CONTRACTS)
Honeybook
I needed a secure and professional way to accept payments and send contracts. They also have some pre-made contract templates that helped me get started! My affiliate link will give you $1/month for your first 6 months! Plus, I'll embed your contact form onto your Showit site for FREE!
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GROW YOUR EMAIL LIST
Email Marketing Options
Convertkit
I started with Convertkit (honestly because it was free). I could create forms, put them on my webstie and start building my email list. I could send out emails too without paying for a plan. I think it is PERFECT for people just starting out!
TRY IT OUT!
Flodesk
When I was ready to really start focusing on emails, I switched to Flodesk. I love the different layouts and templates they have, and there is an option to add checkouts to emails as well. This is PERFECT for selling products via email.
50% OFF YOUR 1ST year!
The Legal Stuff
If you have as little as a contact form on your website, you need the policies to keep you legal. This is the stuff that you know you need, and you will be happy you have in the long run.
Termageddon
Add Privacy Policies and Cookie Policies to your site - the easy way! Plus, if you use my affiliate link, I will help you place it on your site for a discounted rate!
10% OFF YOUR 1ST year!
AccessiBe
Web accessiblity ensures that everyone has equal access to information and services on the web. Use my link and I will embed on your Showit site for free.
BE ACCESSIBLE
more website design Business Resources
Planoly
I actually don't post from Planoly, but I LOVE planning out my Instagram feed in it. I get to see exactly how my grid will look before I post
Free & Paid
Creative Market
Designers watch out because this is a dangerous site. SO many goodies - accents to add to your website, fonts, and oh so much more.
Go Shop!
Canva
I love using Canva to create quick Instagram graphics and story layouts, Pinterest graphics, and I use it to create color palettes!
Get Creative!
LEARN ABOUT SEO
WEDDING SEO BOOTCAMP BY SARA DOES SEO
This bootcamp style class from Sara Does SEO is SO WORTH IT if you are in the wedding industry. From photographers to venue owners - you go through the course yourself, and then participate in her live Q&A sessions. It is worth every single penny!
THE BEST INVESTMENT
THE SHOWIT SEO COURSE BY DAVEY & KRISTA
This is a self-paced course and it gives you ALL the basics you need to know about SEO. This is available for Showit and Wordpress, but you can apply what you learn to any website platform. There is also a Facebook group available to ask questions in all the time!
the essentials
SOME OF MY FAVORITE
Showit Template Shops
Fun, strategic, great how-to course with them! And my affiliate link will give you a discount!
TONIC SITE SHOP
Modern, classic, lots of add-on's available; use my affiliate link for a discount!
Showit's Free Designs
A great place to start and add in your own custom elements!
FREEBIES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Three Free Landing Pages + Pop-Up
Start growing your email list and use these free Showit pages to get it started!
i need this!
Mini Session Coming Soon Page
Let people sign up to be the first to know when you are holding mini-sessions!
GIMME THIS!
FOR WEBSITE DESIGN BUSINESS OWNERS
BOOKED OUT DESIGNER BY ELIZABETH MCCRAVY
The best, most thorough course for designers to learn how to run a website design business. Everything from how to get clients to proposals to LIVE coaching calls with Elizabeth - this is the best investment you will ever make into your business.
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