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Steal the homepage layout I use for small business website design

Listen girl…if I were designing your website, this is EXACTLY what I would do

This free homepage guide walks you through the exact structure I use for small business websites so you can stop guessing, clean up your homepage, and make strategic updates that help your website actually work for your business.

Click below to download the layout I use as a brand and Squarespace website designer to help small businesses create clearer, more strategic websites that lead to more inquiries, clients, and conversions.


The Strategic Homepage Layout I Use for My Website Design Clients

Sophie, brand strategist for small businesses talking on a pink rotary phone

You’ve spent hours tweaking your website…
rewriting headlines, moving sections around, changing fonts for the 47th time…

…and somehow it still doesn’t feel quite right.

Maybe your website feels cluttered, visitors aren’t taking action, or your homepage looks pretty but isn’t actually guiding people toward booking, buying, or inquiring.

Most small business websites are struggling not just because their website design sucks (sorry I have to be honest with you!), but because there’s no clear structure behind the design.

That’s exactly what this freebie is here to help with.


Free Website Design Guide

Inside this free homepage guide, you’ll learn:

  • The 7 homepage sections I use in client website design

  • How to make your website feel clearer and more trustworthy

  • What your homepage actually needs to convert visitors into inquiries

  • Website copywriting prompts to help you write faster

  • How to guide visitors naturally through your site

  • Simple website strategy tips you can apply immediately

Whether you’re DIY-ing your website or planning a future rebrand, this guide will help you build a homepage that works harder for your business.

SIMPLY SOPHIE DESIGNS

SIMPLY SOPHIE DESIGNS

Meet your brand strategist Sophie!

Meet your strategist

Hey, I’m Sophie (you guessed it), founder of Simply Sophie Designs.

For the past 7+ years, I’ve helped female-led small businesses trade the overwhelm of “doing it all” for a brand, website, and marketing strategy that fuels growth. I combine my creativity (hand-drawn illustrations and whimsical design), strategy (a background in marketing and launch planning), and reliability (a touch of corporate project-management queen) to give you support that’s both fun and results-driven.

Simply put? My mission is to help you own what makes you original so you can achieve remarkable results without the constant stress.

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Pile of brand assets including a notebook that reads 'I am very busy"

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how we can work together

When you’re ready for more than a freebie, here’s what’s possible:

Custom Brand Design — Whimsical, one-of-a-kind branding that makes you unforgettable.

Squarespace Website Design — A site that’s both strategic and stunning.

Monthly Marketing Support — Like having an in-house marketing team (without the overhead).

Full-Service Launch Plans — Stress-free launch support that helps you maximize results.

At Simply Sophie Designs, you don’t just get design, you get all-encompassing support to help you grow with clarity, confidence, and creativity