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If you’ve been searching for a way to finally launch a website that feels as beautiful and intentional as the business you’ve built, you may have come across the term Showit, and with it, the phrase Showit website designer. But what does that actually mean? And more importantly, do you need one? At McKinley Media, […]

As female entrepreneurs, our businesses often carry a deep sense of purpose. We don’t just create for the sake of creating — we build with intention. We craft brands that serve, uplift, and inspire. And the website that holds that story deserves to be just as thoughtful. If you’ve been dreaming of a website that […]

Are Showit website templates worth it? Showit website templates are a great way to get started with your website. They’re easy to use, and you can customize them in minutes. What are Showit Website Templates? Showit website templates are pre-made designs that allow you to create a professional looking website without having any design skills […]

Why hire a brand designer? Working with a brand designer has many benefits. Think about it – what brand do you use that doesn’t have a logo, target audience, and select few colors they use throughout their website and social media? Working with a brand designer gives your business the opportunity to attract its ideal […]

“Just a logo doesn’t work” I’ve told many new inquiries before starting on their project. The question usually befuddles them. “Why is that?” they ask, often confused by the difference between a logo and a branding suite. The answer, however, is pretty simple: logos don’t work in today’s market by themselves and brands are what […]

As a Showit website designer, one of my specialties is setting your website up for success when it comes to SEO ranking. Because of this, a common question I get asked is: Is Showit good for SEO? My short answer is yes – see why below! Image Filename Showit allows you to change each image […]

Building a website is key to your businesses success, but how do you build a proper one when you can’t afford a web designer? Building a website when you can’t afford a web designer is actually quite simple – even if you have 0 design direction or web development experience. There are 5 main things […]

I’ve come to the realization that there are endless lifestyle stock image websites on the internet. It’s something thats grown in the past few years and I absolutely love that people have seen the need for them! I encourage my website or template clients to use stock images if they haven’t had a brand shoot […]

Wondering why the heck you need brand guidelines after investing in branding?! I’ve had a few potential clients ask this question on our discovery call, so you know I was eager to write up a quick post about it ✍🏼 First off – a brand guideline document (or what I call our Style Guide) should […]

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