Process

When designing a new website or migrating your current website, we keep things simple.

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Brand-New Website Design

It begins with understanding your business goals and how your website can support them. Together, we define the purpose of your site — whether that’s lead generation, online sales, portfolio showcases, bookings, or something uniquely yours.

Redesign of an Existing Website

If you already have a site and want to refresh it, I’ll look at what’s working and what’s not. We’ll refine your content flow, update visuals to match your current brand, and improve usability and engagement. Whether that means polishing your layout or giving your entire presence a facelift, I take the strategy behind the design seriously.

Migration to Squarespace

Moving from another platform (like WordPress) doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I handle the migration carefully — transferring your content, configuring your new Squarespace setup, and keeping your SEO intact. The goal is a smooth transition that gives you the security, speed, and ease of editing you’ve been wanting.

Typical Timeline

Starting with research and discovery, I map out structure with wireframes, iterate your design in mockups, and then build your site in Squarespace. I prioritize a content-first mindset so your strongest copy and visuals take center stage.
—Discovery & strategy: about 1 week
—Wireframes & content planning: about 1 week
—Visual design & revisions: 1–2 weeks
—Build & content population: 1–2 weeks
—Quality control, revisions, and launch: about 1 week

Deliverables

  • A custom homepage designed to articulate your value and call visitors to action

  • Interior templates (services, about, portfolio, blog, contact form, specialty pages)

  • A responsive layout that performs beautifully on phones, tablets, and desktops

  • Visual systems that reflect your brand’s voice and aesthetics

  • SEO-friendly structure, fast performance, and accessible design

  • Content setup and migration if needed

  • Pre-launch Quality Control Review

  • DNS settings changes

  • Analytics tracking setup

  • Post-launch QA and a dedicated support window

Homework

To make the process smooth and efficient, I ask that you provide:
—Brand assets (logos, fonts, colors)
—Website page content and imagery
—Login access to your Squarespace account and domain registrar
—Prompt feedback and approvals so we stay on schedule

Results

At the end of our work together, you’ll have a polished, easy-to-manage Squarespace website that feels like you/your business, speaks to your audience, and supports your long-term goals.

From strategy to launch and beyond, Tiny Design Studio is here to help you grow!

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Email design & marketing


Email is still one of the strongest ways to connect with your audience. Tiny Design Studio offers:

  • Beautiful, brand-aligned email templates

  • Simple automation and workflows

  • Landing pages that capture leads

  • Forms that integrate with your site and marketing systems

  • Basic reporting so you can see what’s working

Our preferred platform is Flodesk, a fast, intuitive application to build gorgeous, mobile-friendly campaigns.

“It is difficult to write succinctly about Melissa’s value as a service provider and colleague. Melissa is extremely talented, creative, resourceful and reliable. These are all attributes of an expert graphics designer. In addition to these skills, Melissa is above all a team player with more enthusiasm for our organization than almost anyone.

She is well respected by all persons with whom she interacts and is considered by me to be one of the key players and most valuable assets in our organization.”

—Deborah Ann Smith, Founder and Board Member Emeritus

THE SEAN COSTELLO MEMORIAL FUND FOR BIPOLAR RESEARCH