In today’s digital landscape, having a website isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have. But here’s the thing: not all websites are created equal. A truly effective website goes beyond aesthetics; it’s a powerful tool that can drive your business forward.

Picture this: You’re scrolling through Instagram, and you come across two posts advertising cozy sweaters. One uses a delicate, handwritten script that makes you think of curling up with a good book.

As a website designer, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial backend organization is for a site’s success. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on this often-overlooked aspect of web design that plays a vital role in your site’s performance and maintainability.

Use these 6 simple tricks to increase your website traffic and turn your website homepage into a homepage that converts and turns your visitors into clients.

Let’s get one thing straight–modern is different from trendy. At least that’s my own opinion.  Here’s my definition of modern branding: up-to-date styles, techniques, and practices to ensure your brand will stand out from your competitors, but remain focused on your clients, customers, and users. The modern brand is human.  Gone are the days of […]

Color. It’s literally all around us, and we perceive different colors differently.  But here’s the real question, how do we implement that into brand design? If you’re a business owner, chances are you’ve heard the term color palette, and you know this is something you need. But why? Because colors are part of the unspoken […]

How often have you heard the phrase, “You need SEO.” I will take a shot in the dark and guess you’ve heard it more than once. Don’t get me wrong, a website must have SEO implemented, but it can be confusing when you don’t know the definition.  So first, let’s define SEO. SEO stands for […]

Being a business owner is one of the most extraordinary things in the world – in my completely biased opinion, of course. There are accomplishments, awards, achievements, profit, and relationships that can come out of being your own boss, but also hardship, frustration, loneliness, and anxiety.

1. Establishes credibility. These days it seems as though nearly anyone can post something to social media and act as though they know what they are talking about. The time, efforts, and (let’s not lie here) money that goes into investing in a professional website is not something that goes unnoticed when potential clients visit […]

Hello and welcome to my corner of the internet, Juniperfolk Designs. My name is Claire Palmer and I am a 25 year-old Northern Michigan native and website designer currently living in Traverse City, MI. I live in the most beautiful little neighborhood with my boyfriend, Ian, and love spending time with my friends and family […]