The Website Toolkit

Your business can only grow to the level of your systems, so let's dive into systems that can grow with you! All the resources listed I use and love within my business! Some links are affiliate links, and I receive a small commission if you sign up!

The Tech Working Behind The Scenes

Flywheel

Your website is only as good as the tech behind it, which is why I use and recommend hosting with FlyWheel.

Google Domains

Manage your domain and set up your Google business suite all in one place - my go-to for registering domains!

Termageddon

Don't let the legal jargon keep you from setting up your Privacy Policy and Terms + Conditions on your website. Termmageddon makes it easy to understand and setting up a breeze!

Dubsado

Proposals, Invoices, contracts ...oh my! Dubsado checks all the boxes to streamline & automate your client's initial communication through onboarding!

FloDesk

Meet your potential clients where they are ... their inbox! FloDesk is an email marketing platform that makes designing gorgeous emails a breeze. It's time to start building that email list!

Slack

How I streamline communication and am able to work with team members and clients globally! It's my trusted and proven platform for communication all in one easy-to-use place!

Audit Your Wordpress Website

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Audit Your WordPress Website

Take an honest behind-the-scenes peek at your website and get a clear plan of what areas you can improve on! This workbook will take you through the three phases of a website audit, performance, user experience, and technology.

After your audit, you will be able to answer these questions and more:

How well is your site performing?

Is your customer journey clear and strategic?

Is the tech supporting your goals?

Crafted for Service-Based brands who are ready to take an honest look at your site and get a clear picture of where you can enhance your website. Enter your email below to grab yours and boost your website and client experience today!

Stock Photos

Styled Stock Society

My go-to for on-brand, beautiful, and searchable photos, videos, and social media templates! 

Haute Stock

Stand out from the crowd with beautifully styled photos, templates, social media content, and flat-lays.

Ivory Mix

Scroll-stopping photos, videos, and templates that make creating content an absolute breeze!

KaboomPics

Looking for photos without the pricetag - this site is one of my favorite resources for free commercial photos! 

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SEO Simplified

Not sure what SEO steps to take when writing your blog to actually get in front of your potential clients? Download our free checklist to make sure you are crossing your t's + dotting your i's and getting the most out of your digital content.

Seo Checklist For Wordpress Website

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