Worry-free Squarespace Website Design & Development for small business!
Let’s Make a Website® is your one-stop-shop for hands-on website design, dev & strategy.
Your small business web designer should understand small business.
Most Squarespace designers know how to design and implement a “pretty website.” But a pretty website isn’t all you need! You want a designer who will actually look deeper at your content and provide you with honest feedback. You want someone who will collaborate, brainstorm, and work with you to create the website that your business actually needs — and that works for you. In addition to being a Squarespace designer, I’m also a web developer and an improv teacher. With that in mind…
What I provide for my clients goes above and beyond designing and building a solid website; I team up with my clients, offering guidance, advice, customization and collaboration throughout the website design and build process.
My clients are folks who know their industry — but that doesn’t always translate into knowing how to create a website that works for them. That’s where I come in. It’s my job to be not just your Squarespace expert, but a small business expert. Let’s give you a website that will do the WORK! Not one that’s simply “pretty.”
“I have worked with a few different web designers over the years and Rachel is best of the best!”
—Jude Treder-Wolff, Lifestage, Inc
Why work with a Squarespace Expert like me?
You’re a busy small business owner — not a web designer.
You know you have a good business (or the beginnings of one), and maybe you’ve even thought, “I could DIY this.” And sure, technically you could. But your website isn’t just another task on the list — it’s your business’s home, storefront, and first impression all rolled into one.
For many small businesses, especially without a brick-and-mortar space, your website is where people decide whether they trust you, understand what you do, and take the next step to work with you. It needs to look professional, communicate clearly, be easy to use, and actually show up in Google. A DIY site often struggles to do all of that well — even when it looks “fine” on the surface.
That’s where I come in. I’m a Squarespace expert who makes the process easier, more collaborative, and more strategic. I take the time to understand your business, listen to what you need, and then make it happen — keeping things focused, organized, and moving forward. You need this done, and you need it done right, so you can get back to the work you actually love.
Website projects can be daunting. You deserve to feel relief!
Website projects can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re already juggling a million other things. My goal is simple: I want you to feel relief.
Relief knowing there’s a clear plan. Relief knowing someone experienced is handling the details and keeping your project moving forward. Relief when you finally get to check “launch professional website” off your to-do list and move on with your life!
When you work with me, you’re not just hiring a Squarespace designer — you’re getting a trusted small business partner who will talk things through with you, help you make decisions with confidence, and keep the project moving toward a realistic, achievable deadline. I’ll guide the process, translate the technical stuff, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
You’ve got this — and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to make the process feel doable, organized, and (dare I say) even a little enjoyable.
We are trusted by…
“It felt less like a business transaction and more like having a trusted partner guiding me through the process.”
—Ronna Spiegel, Theralutions Therapy
“Not only did she understand my vision, but she surpassed my expectations. Her communication was clear and consistent throughout the project, and she provided invaluable suggestions that elevated the final result. Rachel also helped me stay within my budget without compromising quality. Highly recommended for any small business owner!”
Hi! I’m Rachel. I’m a Squarespace expert and your new teammate.
I can’t wait to get you across that finish line - with a fresh personality-packed website launched and ready! Not only that, I want to keep it looking good so it continues to work for you. As a one-woman business owner, I know what it’s like to have a million things on your plate and no matter how many times you rewrite that to-do list, you just can’t seem to get it all done!
Your website is my priority.
Some Happy Clients…
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Chris Herndon
Herndon Leadership
I cannot say enough great things about the work Rachel does. I had an idea of what I wanted my website to be. Rachel took that idea and turned it into something better than I could've imagined. She is committed to providing great customer service through being timely and responsive. Thank you, Rachel, for a job well done!
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Effective Services
Allison Tables & Sue Chandler
Rachel has been instrumental in our website development. Her intelligence and creative spirit allowed us to feel comfortable; her warmth and humor was immediately disarming, allowing us to honestly discuss our visual presentation and critically analyze the ideal web experience for our clients. She immediately makes you feel that she is part of your company's team, as she has a very collaborate approach. She has an innate ability to transform a company's vision into a reality - we strongly recommend her work!
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Robin Carter
Exponential Growth PDX
I’ve been working with Rachel for about a year and a half now, and I couldn’t be happier. Not only is she brilliant at what she does (she is highly experienced, which can be a rarity these days), she is endlessly creative, bringing ideas that I haven’t even thought of to the table. While we initially worked together on my client's website, Rachel's skills in other areas quickly became apparent (and needed!): copywriting and messaging, user experience/user interface consulting, and a whole lot more. Her ability to really see and feel what the user is experiencing, and translate that to measurable action and improvement, is priceless on our team.
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Julie Ohana
Culinary Art Therapy
Working with Rachel was the best choice I could make for my website redesign. She knew exactly the right questions to ask to help me describe what I was looking for. It’s like she read my mind as far as layout, design and all the other details. She was professional, fast, and paid attention to every single detail! She allowed me to get me dream off the ground!
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Emily Fossum
Mindset & Life Coach
I had incredible fun co-creating two websites with Rachel. She makes the process easy, organized & full of choices. She is professional, skilled at her craft & a wonderful person to do business with. I continue to recommend her to fellow therapists and coaches. I get many people inquiring about my website developer. Rachel is a Squarespace Diva Goddess!
“Rachel is amazing to work with! From web design, to copywriting, to logo design, she has made the difference between me daydreaming of a new website and me proudly showing off my new one.”
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