About Me

Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist for Small Business Owners

Head and shoulders portrait photo of the owner of the site, Melissa.

Hello!

Hey there, I’m Melissa

I help small business owners feel more at ease with their marketing and branding, through support across social media strategy, email marketing, Pinterest and design.

I started my very first online business selling website templates on Etsy in 2009 and it was the beginning of journey that took me back to university to complete a degree in computer science, and guided me into a career spanning design, software engineering, web application development and marketing, before returning to my online business roots in 2023.

I have 15 years experience designing and building custom websites for small business owners and creative entrepreneurs, as an employee and working for myself. Combine this with a decade of experience in marketing and social media and I have a deep understanding of my field - and the skills to deliver exceptional service to my customers.

Throughout my journey I’ve held diverse roles that allowed me to hone my problem-solving abilities and foster strong relationships with clients. By prioritising client needs and focusing on tailored solutions, I ensure a personalised experience that not only meets, but exceeds your expectations. I’m passionate about seeing my clients achieve their goals and this drives my passion to help my customers succeed.

My Services

  • Graphic Design

    From branding and stationery to marketing collateral and client-facing documents, I create clean, considered designs that help small businesses communicate with clarity and confidence.

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  • Marketing Support

    Whether you need a single Power Hour or more hands-on support, I help small business owners cut through the noise and move forward with confidence.

    From content planning and email marketing to Pinterest strategy, we’ll focus on what matters most to your business - and leave the rest.

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  • Squarespace Website Design

    I create bespoke, tailor-made websites that reflect your unique brand identity and provide an intuitive and user-friendly experience for all visitors. I follow a tried and tested process that focuses on functionality and design in equal measure, to create a website crafted to fit your specific business requirements.

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  • "Melissa knew exactly what I was looking for, and delivered! It was such a relief on my end to have someone completely understand what I wanted for my blog... Thank you again Melissa, and you certainly have a repeat customer in me!"

    - Amber

  • “Melissa was very professional and efficient and I would certainly use her service again for future work. Her communication is very clear; her work was on time and she has a good eye for design. She made sure I understood the functionality of what I asked her to complete so I can easily edit it in the future. Thanks Melissa!”

    - Michelle Bird, Consultant

  • "Melissa has provided the most phenomenal service for my business. I required a complete re-design of my fashion blog which had been running for almost three years on a very very basic template. Melissa was quick to respond at every stage of the discussion prior to our working agreement, throughout the process and after too."

    - Monica E.

  • “Melissa was extremely helpful and responsive to all of our concerns and specifications. She stayed on top of all of the work and was able to complete our website sooner then we expected. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone, she's great! ”

    - Ariel, Fashion Sharks

  • “Thank you Melissa for all of your hard work on making me a website! I really appreciate it. You were great to work with!”

    - Tosha, Photographer

  • “I highly recommend Melissa! She was great to work with & I will definitely hire her again.”

    - Kayla C.

  • "Great person to work with, so easy and accommodating. So happy with end result."

    - Jackie B.

Ready to get started?

I only take on a small number of clients at a time, so I can give each project the care it deserves.

If you’d like to work together, uses the buttons below to tell me a few details about your project and I’ll be in touch soon.