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a weekly(-ish) newsletter on websites, marketing, funnels & getting paid

Happy Valentine's Day, Reader,

*not gonna admit how many conversation hearts I've gone through while making Valentine boxes and silently judging the font kerning on them…

Popping in today with something to show you my appreciation— from a web designer turned creative strategist / offer fixer point of view.

One of the most common requests I get? “Help me get more clients.”

Naturally, most people assume they need more eyeballs. And while that is important, it only helps if you have a killer (well-priced) offer

How do you know if you have an eyeball problem or a messaging problem? Analytics. Pull up your analytics for your site and jot down how many views you had on your service page for the past week. Then get out a calculater and plug this in:

(Number of consultations ÷ Number of page views) × 100.

That's your page conversion rate. What’s considered “good” varies by industry and price point, but generally you want to see 3–5%.

If it's below 1-3%, the issue likely isn’t visibility — your offer and messaging needs a closer look.

If that's you, you're not alone. Most people either:
→ Build offers based on what they think people want, or
→ Copy what they see others doing

Spoiler alert– that approach quietly drains profit and leads to:
🚫 Lowering the price (again)
🚫 Cramming it full of “bonuses” (guilty 🫣)

🚫 Scrapping it and starting over (nothing is EVER perfect the first time)

🚫 Throwing ad money at it

Before you launch it, scale it, or put ad dollars behind it — I'd love to help you fix the foundation.

Here's what that looks like:

✔️ Rebuild it around what people actually want — and are willing to pay more for
✔️ Price it based on the value of the outcome
✔️ Step confidentially into a gap your industry isn’t serving well

Valentine Edition:

Enjoy this revamped newsletter, hope it serves you better! Lmk what you think.

💖 Create an offer people can't say no to

🤓 Revenue Review

🖥️ Websites in the Wild

🩻 Conversion Therapy

🐴 Weekly Round-up

📲 Screenshot Scrub

Since everything I create comes from a place of love (and caffeine-fueled research + obsessive testing), I figured it was time to package up everything I’ve learned about building irresistible offers — the kind people can’t say no to.

It's honestly so good I'm building an entire funnel around this one thing. Right now, it’s still in beta, and I’ve got a sweetheart of a deal if you want to try it out.

For the next week (or until I forget to change it 😅), you can grab The Offer Architect + Offer Blueprint for just $47 (reg $97).

Like a dodged situationship 😎, ditch the awkward pitching and know exactly what to say, charge, and sell — backed by data and confidence.

WHAT'S INSIDE:

💖 The Offer Architect Workbook – no-fluff strategy to clarify, position, and price your offer so it finally clicks (for you and your clients)

💖 NEW! The Offer Blueprint (Google Sheet) – map your entire offer ecosystem, track revenue goals, and spot where your funnel’s leaking (so you can fix it fast)

💖 Access to Scout, your custom GPT – let AI help stress-test your idea and refine your positioning with messaging you can actually use

Consider this your pricing-confidence-meets-marketing-clarity era.

With a little love and a lot of strategy,

made in paradise

web strategy, design & copy

PS: While my love for you is 4eva … this deal isn’t. Click here to grab it before it disappears! →

REVENUE Review

One quick weekly check to audit your own site

If someone is ready to book, don't make it hard for them.

Check this today:
• Is your booking button visible above the fold?
• Is it specific (“Schedule a 15-Min Consult”) — not vague (“Learn More”)?
• Does it appear more than once on the page?

Clarity reduces drop-off. Make it easy for the ready ones.

WEBSITES in the wild

Design & copy tips to attract right-fit clients

I wrote this section for a CNS Administrative Services - this is a virtual assistance agency for mental health therapists. This is the section immediately following the 'hero' section, which calls out who they are and who they serve.

This section uses contrast to build emotional alignment. It reinforces identity (“You became a therapist to make an impact”) and immediately surfaces a shared frustration (administrative overload). That tension prepares the reader for a better way.

Strong below-the-fold copy doesn’t list services or include a bio. It validates the problem first, then positions the solution. When someone feels seen, they keep reading. (and if you want to keep reading about this amazing company, click HERE

CONVERSION Q&A

Marketing funnels & strategy for growth

Q: I want to run ads for my business. Should I run them on Google or Facebook?

A: I've been getting this question a LOT of the past year. Ads are an amazing way to grow your business-- when done right. Here are my thoughts on it:

Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) ads are not interchangeable.

They serve different stages of decision-making.

👉🏼 Google Ads = Intent. Someone is actively searching:

  • “Therapist near me”
  • “Anxiety counseling in Dallas”

👉🏼 Meta Ads = Interruption. Someone is scrolling. They weren’t actively looking for you. You’re introducing the idea.

If your business relies on local, ready-to-book clients, Google usually converts faster.
If you’re building awareness, promoting a specialty, or growing a list, Meta is often the better choice.

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

📖 READING: Glucose Revolution
📺
BINGING THIS: Winter Olympics 🇺🇸
🍽️ IN THE KITCHEN: Easier-than-it-should-be French macarons
🔨 WORKING ON: The last email for List Builders Club went out this week But good news– you can get in on the action from step ONE by clicking HERE. Follow along as I built my list up for Paradise Travel Co
🖼️ SCREENSHOT SCRUB: Hustle tips from Dwight Schrute:

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matt 5:16

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