SMC

Strategic Web Design

Websites that work
as hard as you do

Squarespace & Shopify design for ambitious businesses. Product manager with 8 years of tech experience building user-centered, SEO-optimized, conversion-focused websites.

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About

I'm Sarah, and I have spent a decade in tech and eight years in product management. Three of those years were spent at Presidio Creative, managing Shopify builds for brands like OUAI, Avaline, and The Great. Before that, I was a PM at Stack Overflow.

These days, I split my time between my psychotherapy practice and web design consulting. The flexibility lets me take on projects I am genuinely excited about, and I get to work with companies and brands who need expert execution without the full agency commitment.

I focus on building sites that actually serve your customers and your business goals. I am based in New York and if you are too I am always happy to grab coffee and talk through your project.

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Services

Simplified, realistic packages for template-based builds with expert customization.

Squarespace Setup

Perfect for service businesses, consultants, coaches, and professionals who need a beautiful website fast.

What You Get

  • Pre-made template selection & customization
  • Content upload & layout (you provide content, I arrange it beautifully)
  • Copyediting & content optimization
  • Basic SEO setup (titles, meta descriptions, alt text)
  • Accessibility compliance (WCAG basics)
  • Domain connection
  • Video tutorial for managing your site

What you provide: All written content, images/photos, logo, brand colors/fonts

Timeline: 2 weeksInvestment: $1,500-3,000

*Price varies based on pages, complexity, and add-ons

Shopify Setup

For product-based businesses ready to launch or optimize their online store.

What You Get

  • Theme selection & customization
  • Product upload & collection organization
  • Copyediting & content optimization
  • Basic SEO setup for products & collections
  • Essential apps only (payment, shipping, reviews)
  • Domain connection
  • Video tutorial for managing your store

What you provide: Product info, product photos, brand assets

Timeline: 2 weeksInvestment: $4,500

Conversion Audit

Get a clear roadmap for what's working and what's costing you conversions.

What You Get

  • Full site audit: Homepage, navigation, product/service pages, checkout/contact flow
  • Shopify-specific: Cart abandonment, checkout optimization, product pages, upsells
  • Squarespace-specific: Lead generation, contact forms, CTAs, booking systems
  • SEO audit: Technical SEO, page speed, mobile experience
  • Detailed prioritized recommendations
  • Screen recordings showing specific issues
  • Quick wins list (immediate implementation items)

What to Expect

Clear next steps you can hand to your team—no guesswork.

Timeline: 2 weeksInvestment: $2,000

Custom Projects

For projects that don't fit the standard packages or need more complex work.

Examples

  • Complex Shopify builds with advanced features
  • Platform migrations (e.g., Wix to Squarespace)
  • Major page rebuilds or redesigns
  • Multi-site projects
  • Custom functionality development

Each project is quoted individually based on scope and complexity.

Timeline: VariesInvestment: Starting at $5,000

Recent Work

A selection of Shopify builds and ongoing management projects for DTC brands.

Management

OUAI

Ongoing site management including BYOB features, GWPs, and Recharge integration.

Redesign

The Great

Full site redesign managing cross-functional teams and delivering on time.

New Build

Deinde

Net new site build with BYOB functionality and Recharge integration.

Management

Avaline

Ongoing management with BYOB features and exclusive sales.

Redesign

Acure

Site redesign with ADA compliance focus and integration management.

Management

Stasher

MVP site build with A/B testing and performance tracking.

Management

Margaux

Site management with PDP A/B testing and conversion optimization.

New Build

People of Earth

Net new site build with custom theme configuration.

Redesign

Phils

Complete site redesign with improved UX and mobile optimization.

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How It Works

01

Discovery Call

A 30-minute conversation about your goals and timeline.

02

Proposal

Detailed proposal within 2 business days.

03

Execution

I coordinate with your team and send weekly updates.

04

Refinement

Two rounds of revisions to meet your standards.

05

Launch

Final deliverables and documentation.

Lets Talk

Ready to make Shopify work for you? Drop me a note and I will get back within 24 hours.