BRAND     
WEBSITE DESIGN

for Creatives, Leaders, Artists, and Business Owners

A fast, focused ShowIt website design experience that translates your taste, brand direction, and next era into a fully realized digital home—without the months-long journey or the identity crisis it usually takes to get there.

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And I know this because every industry is oversaturated. (Hell, you've probably scrolled through 10 other designer's sites today on your quest to find ~the one~.)

Luckily, your competition doesn't actually matter. Because contrary to popular belief, your clients don't hire you because of the photos you take, or the content calendar you create, or the haircut you give, or the events you plan, or the, or the, or the.

The truth is, your industry is probably oversaturated. 

The real reason your clients hire you is because they want to work with you.

You're ~their kinda person~. And the way you show up in your own corner of the internet fits perfectly in the vision they see for the world.

These are the kinds of creatives & business owners I design brands & ShowIt websites for— the ones who are looking to become so outwardly, singularly, irreplaceably themselves online that all their competitors become irrelevant.

And if that's you, I'm so glad you found…

WEBSITE WEEK

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A fast, focused, creatively electric week where we turn a ShowIt template into a real brand home—one that reflects who you're becoming, not just who you've been.

Starting at $3,900

A brand new ShowIt website, up to 6 pages

(And more if you need them!) I start with a ShowIt website template and build custom sections where the template falls short. At the end of the week, you leave with a site that looks fully custom without the fully custom timeline. 

what's included

Unlimited revisions throughout the week

I send you a walkthrough video at the end of every day showing what I designed—and you tell me what you love what needs tweaking. You can request as many changes as you want, I just batch them into one round per day so we keep momentum instead of drowning in email threads. (This is how we get a genuinely custom result in a week instead of 3 months!)

what's included

Domain transfer, security, and basic SEO

(Basically, all the technical stuff you don't wanna deal with.) Your domain gets transferred to your new website, your site gets secured, and I set up foundational SEO—page titles, meta descriptions, and text tags—so that Google understands what you do. 

what's included

Personalized tutorial videos of your site

At the end of our time together, you get a custom walkthrough of your specific site—where everything lives, how to update each page, and how ShowIt actually works—so you can confidently change things yourself later without hiring me every time you want to swap a photo or tweak your copy.

what's included

Hi, I’m Sarah Kleist, and yes—for yeaaaaars, I was 

"Wait, so you start with a ShowIt template? Aren't you THE custom girl?”

(And tbh, that time was invaluable. Because when you've designed from scratch as many times as I have, you learn how to make anything feel custom, whether it started that way or not.)

But I'm going to let you in on something that Big Design doesn’t want you to know: you probably don't need a fully custom ShowIt website. You just need a really good template paired with a designer who cut her teeth on custom.

(And it's funny—I've had both custom and template customizations mixed together in my portfolio for years. Part of me wonders if people gave me the "custom girl" reputation because they assumed everything they were looking at was custom. Half the time, it was a template. They just couldn't tell.)

It wasn't until prospective clients started asking the quiet part out loud on discovery calls—"Wait, why would I pay for custom when a template customization looks just as good and is so much faster?"—that I finally went, huh. You're right. Why would you?

So I re-built my entire creative process around that. The Website Week lets me work with one client at a time, fully immersed in your brand, with a focused timeline that keeps both of us in momentum. Your site launches faster and you start making your money back sooner instead of waiting three months for a designer to push pixels around.

And—I alllllllways build custom sections wherever the template can’t quite keep up. So even though we're starting with a template, most of my sites end up being half-custom anyway. You get the best of both worlds; the speed and structure of a template, with the bespoke details that make it unmistakably you.

the custom girl.

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★★★★★
"She finished the website FASTER than the timeline, she created something more beautiful than I had dreamed and she is worth every single penny."
"Sarah is the gift the internet gave me! As a creative multi hyphenate, I had a lot of loose ends that needed to come together in one site. I have worked with MANY web designers who could never really get the big picture of what I wanted my site to look like, what I needed for my brand and how to showcase ME. Sarah is the genius I needed."
Brianna McDonnell, Creative Producer & More
Client photo
★★★★★
"Sarah is an absolute wonder. I cannot get over how good it looks. I'm genuinely thrilled and in awe."
"I will sing her praises far and wide. She made something so cohesive and clear out of my chaos. I'm so grateful to her!"
Shana Gozansky, Director
Client photo
★★★★★
"When I first saw the work she was doing, I was impressed. But after hiring her, I was blown away."
"Working with Sarah was an absolute dream. She listened to every thought and idea I had and then took them to the next level with her own. My website is not only the spirit and home of my brand made real, but a testament to her work and design."
Alexandra Carter, Intuitive Eating Coach
Client photo
★★★★★
"Usually when you sign up for quick turn projects you sacrifice quality and I can tell you that is 100% the farthest thing from the truth with Kleist Creative."
"Every time we work with Sarah we are in awe of what she can accomplish in a such a short period of time. You are getting speed, quality and an all around enjoyable experience. So... RUN and snag your spot now! You won't regret it!"
Duo Collective, DFY Marketing Business
Client photo
★★★★★
"Since launching my new Kleist Creative design last year, my income has doubled..."
"...my inquiries have come solely from dream clients, my Google rankings have drastically increased, and I get a compliment on my website at least once a week, if not more. Sarah's work is thoughtful, strategic, + inspired—and if there were an Academy Award for website design, I'd nominate her in a second."
Sara Joelle, Copywriter
Client photo
★★★★★
"What truly made the experience exceptional was our ability to work together in real time."
"Sarah's expertise and guidance were invaluable as we made decisions together, and I could see my website unfold right before my eyes. The real-time collaboration allowed me to have a hands-on experience and feel confident about the choices I was making along the way."
Jakkelyn Iris, Floral Designer
Client photo
★★★★★
"Sarah is one of the best service providers I've ever worked with."
"Her work was impressive at first, but experiencing her process firsthand took my appreciation to a whole new level. I'm genuinely impressed at how quickly she can turn around the quality of work she provides — it's jaw dropping. It's just pure, raw talent! The combination of her creativity, technical skill, and problem-solving mindset made working with her an absolute pleasure."
Alexandria Vigliotti, Wedding Photographer
Client photo
★★★★★
"Within a week of my website launch, I got several inquiries and an endless barrage of compliments."
"More importantly, I gained a heap of confidence as a business owner just by being in Sarah's orbit. Our time together yielded both stunning deliverables and priceless personal growth."
Sophie Cannata-Bowman, Book Editor
Client photo
★★★★★
"Sarah Kleist changed my entire world thanks to her incredibly detailed branding and website materials."
"She made my company's mission statement her mission statement by creating a clean, clear and innovative aesthetic. Thank you Sarah for taking my brand's vision and creating an entire enterprise."
Danny Marin, Theatre Producer
Client photo
★★★★★
"I can't say enough about how incredibly talented, cool, amazing and special Sarah is."
"Her work clearly speaks for itself, but I am still so blown away with the web design she created for me and my brand. It was so hard to articulate what I wanted and what I wanted my website to be, but she worked with me in the most kind and patient way to reach into the depths of my soul and find the perfect design. She is so supportive, knowledgable, patient, creative as all hell and just an absolute badass to work with!"
Lindsey Kleidman, Wedding Planner
Client photo
★★★★★
"The work that Sarah was able to knock out in such a short period of time is (still) astonishing."
"Working with her is an absolute dream! She's creative, talented, and knows how to translate ideas and concepts into a design that's not only engaging, but truly reflects our aesthetic and brand. I can't thank her enough and am definitely looking forward to working with her again in the future."
Tara Fust, Interior Designer
Client photo
★★★★★
"Everyone says it's the most unique website they have ever seen and I agree!"
"Since first landing on Sarah's site, I knew there was no one else that could do my website. I loved how the whole process was extremely collaborative. It was so easy to communicate and discuss ideas. The final website is a literal dream come true. More than anything, I wanted my website to convey a feeling and it does just that."
Avalon Mohns, Photographer
Client photo
★★★★★
"Sarah is so good at what she does—I hired her twice!"
"She is not your average web designer - she infuses strategy, psychology and marketing in a way that makes each webpage feel like it was intentionally crafted for your vision. The best part (beside the amazing final product!) is the fact that Sarah is genuine partner who operates with integrity and excellence. 10/10 stars!"
Christina Bute, Food Professional
Client photo
★★★★★
"Sarah isn't just a designer—she's a guide, a creative partner, and a total pro."
"She listens deeply, asks the right questions, and brings your vision to life in ways you didn't even realize were possible. I've had people tell me, 'This is so you,' and I couldn't agree more. I finally feel proud to send people to my site—it tells my story before I even say a word."
Samantha Eck, Bookkeeper
Client photo
★★★★★
"She is not only a brilliant creative strategist, but her project management skills and overall professionalism made her a JOY to work with."
"She took my disparate ideas and wishes, and turned them into something I am so proud of. She managed to adapt a template to make it look like a custom build and provided me with options and thoughtful recommendations every step of the way."
Alexandra Cole, Human Design Expert
Client photo
★★★★★
"She finished the website FASTER than the timeline, she created something more beautiful than I had dreamed and she is worth every single penny."
"Sarah is the gift the internet gave me! As a creative multi hyphenate, I had a lot of loose ends that needed to come together in one site. I have worked with MANY web designers who could never really get the big picture of what I wanted my site to look like, what I needed for my brand and how to showcase ME. Sarah is the genius I needed."
Brianna McDonnell, Creative Producer & More
Client photo
★★★★★
"Sarah is an absolute wonder. I cannot get over how good it looks. I'm genuinely thrilled and in awe."
"I will sing her praises far and wide. She made something so cohesive and clear out of my chaos. I'm so grateful to her!"
Shana Gozansky, Director
Client photo
★★★★★
"When I first saw the work she was doing, I was impressed. But after hiring her, I was blown away."
"Working with Sarah was an absolute dream. She listened to every thought and idea I had and then took them to the next level with her own. My website is not only the spirit and home of my brand made real, but a testament to her work and design."
Alexandra Carter, Intuitive Eating Coach
Client photo
★★★★★
"Usually when you sign up for quick turn projects you sacrifice quality and I can tell you that is 100% the farthest thing from the truth with Kleist Creative."
"Every time we work with Sarah we are in awe of what she can accomplish in a such a short period of time. You are getting speed, quality and an all around enjoyable experience. So... RUN and snag your spot now! You won't regret it!"
Duo Collective, DFY Marketing Business
Client photo
★★★★★
"Since launching my new Kleist Creative design last year, my income has doubled..."
"...my inquiries have come solely from dream clients, my Google rankings have drastically increased, and I get a compliment on my website at least once a week, if not more. Sarah's work is thoughtful, strategic, + inspired—and if there were an Academy Award for website design, I'd nominate her in a second."
Sara Joelle, Copywriter
Client photo
★★★★★
"What truly made the experience exceptional was our ability to work together in real time."
"Sarah's expertise and guidance were invaluable as we made decisions together, and I could see my website unfold right before my eyes. The real-time collaboration allowed me to have a hands-on experience and feel confident about the choices I was making along the way."
Jakkelyn Iris, Floral Designer
Client photo
★★★★★
"Sarah is one of the best service providers I've ever worked with."
"Her work was impressive at first, but experiencing her process firsthand took my appreciation to a whole new level. I'm genuinely impressed at how quickly she can turn around the quality of work she provides — it's jaw dropping. It's just pure, raw talent! The combination of her creativity, technical skill, and problem-solving mindset made working with her an absolute pleasure."
Alexandria Vigliotti, Wedding Photographer
Client photo
★★★★★
"Within a week of my website launch, I got several inquiries and an endless barrage of compliments."
"More importantly, I gained a heap of confidence as a business owner just by being in Sarah's orbit. Our time together yielded both stunning deliverables and priceless personal growth."
Sophie Cannata-Bowman, Book Editor
Client photo
★★★★★
"Sarah Kleist changed my entire world thanks to her incredibly detailed branding and website materials."
"She made my company's mission statement her mission statement by creating a clean, clear and innovative aesthetic. Thank you Sarah for taking my brand's vision and creating an entire enterprise."
Danny Marin, Theatre Producer
Client photo
★★★★★
"I can't say enough about how incredibly talented, cool, amazing and special Sarah is."
"Her work clearly speaks for itself, but I am still so blown away with the web design she created for me and my brand. It was so hard to articulate what I wanted and what I wanted my website to be, but she worked with me in the most kind and patient way to reach into the depths of my soul and find the perfect design. She is so supportive, knowledgable, patient, creative as all hell and just an absolute badass to work with!"
Lindsey Kleidman, Wedding Planner
Client photo
★★★★★
"The work that Sarah was able to knock out in such a short period of time is (still) astonishing."
"Working with her is an absolute dream! She's creative, talented, and knows how to translate ideas and concepts into a design that's not only engaging, but truly reflects our aesthetic and brand. I can't thank her enough and am definitely looking forward to working with her again in the future."
Tara Fust, Interior Designer
Client photo
★★★★★
"Everyone says it's the most unique website they have ever seen and I agree!"
"Since first landing on Sarah's site, I knew there was no one else that could do my website. I loved how the whole process was extremely collaborative. It was so easy to communicate and discuss ideas. The final website is a literal dream come true. More than anything, I wanted my website to convey a feeling and it does just that."
Avalon Mohns, Photographer
Client photo
★★★★★
"Sarah is so good at what she does—I hired her twice!"
"She is not your average web designer - she infuses strategy, psychology and marketing in a way that makes each webpage feel like it was intentionally crafted for your vision. The best part (beside the amazing final product!) is the fact that Sarah is genuine partner who operates with integrity and excellence. 10/10 stars!"
Christina Bute, Food Professional
Client photo
★★★★★
"Sarah isn't just a designer—she's a guide, a creative partner, and a total pro."
"She listens deeply, asks the right questions, and brings your vision to life in ways you didn't even realize were possible. I've had people tell me, 'This is so you,' and I couldn't agree more. I finally feel proud to send people to my site—it tells my story before I even say a word."
Samantha Eck, Bookkeeper
Client photo
★★★★★
"She is not only a brilliant creative strategist, but her project management skills and overall professionalism made her a JOY to work with."
"She took my disparate ideas and wishes, and turned them into something I am so proud of. She managed to adapt a template to make it look like a custom build and provided me with options and thoughtful recommendations every step of the way."
Alexandra Cole, Human Design Expert
   

here's how it all goes down

We get on a Zoom and you tell me everything about your business, your story, your audience, your taste, your goals, the version of your business you're growing into—all of it. I ask a lot of questions, you talk, and by the end I have everything I need to make smart creative decisions for the rest of the week. 

The Kickoff Call

monday

After you book, I'll set you up with a custom project dashboard in Notion—a beautiful, organized home for all your photos, copy, links, and assets. (If you're the kind of person who gets a little thrill from a well-designed workspace, you're going to love this part.) I'll also send you a curated list of my favorite ShowIt website template shops to help you pick your starting point.

Gather Your Content

before we begin

I always start with the homepage because it’s where we establish everything—layout, imagery, page structure, navigation, hierarchy, and the whole creative direction. At the end of the day, I send you a video and you send me your thoughts by morning. (And this becomes our rhythm for the rest of the week!)

Homepage Design

tuesday

I always save the About page for last because it’s the page you’re most likely to have a crisis about, and it’s helpful to see how the rest of the site takes shape first 😉. By end of day Friday, your entire site is designed and you can take the weekend to marinate on any final revisions before…

About Page & Final Touches

friday

As the week progresses, I work through your core pages—services, contact, blog, portfolio, or whatever we've scoped—customizing layouts, building sections from scratch where needed, and weaving in your copy (or adding copy prompts if you plan to write your copy afterwards.)

Core Pages

wednesday & thursday

You send over any last revision requests and finalize your copy while I hook up your contact forms, embed your email opt-ins, set up your SEO, and make sure every button and link actually goes to the right places.

Final Edits & Launch Prep

the following week

Curtain up, you're live bb! You finally have a digital home that matches the level you've been operating at all along—one that backs you up when you raise your rates or pitch yourself for bigger things. (And you can start sending people there and making your investment back immediately!)

Take Your Bow!

launch time!

here's how it all goes down

additional ways to work with me

If you're entering a new era and want your visuals to match, we can add new branding (or a brand refresh) to any website project. Full logo suite, color palette, type system, and brand guide.

custom quoted

Ah yes, my fellow maximalists! We can definitely make that work. Depending on your needs, we can even add extra days to the process.

custom quoted

The power-sprint version for smaller sites, sales pages, or those who want to stay true to a template with minimal layout customization. (The Website Day is also great for actors and performing artists.)

$2,200

For the rare few who need (or honestly just want) to commission a true start-from-scratch, ground-up build. I take these projects sparingly—only 1 or 2 per year. If that's you, reach out and we'll talk.

Starting at $9,400

I SPECIALIZE IN
MAKING YOU LOOK LIKE
THE BEST IN YOURS
I SPECIALIZE IN
MAKING YOU
LOOK LIKE THE
BEST IN YOURS

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frequently asked questions

ShowIt! It's the platform all the cool creatives are using, and once you start using it too, you’ll totally see why. Drag-and-drop, endlessly flexible, and easy to update yourself. (I always say: if you can get around Canva, you can definitely handle ShowIt.) 

I handle the foundational SEO stuff on every site—proper heading structure, SEO-friendly page titles, clean meta descriptions, and proper slugs. Basically, everything your site needs to get indexed cleanly and not work against you. What I don't do is advanced keyword research, SEO copywriting, or long-term SEO strategy, because that's a different skill set entirely. 

(That said, I've got a killer referral list if you want someone to handle the deeper SEO stuff before and/or after we work together on your beautiful new website!)

I don't, but you've got 2 options.

1.) You can hire a professional copywriter to write your website copy before we begin—I always love that and I’ve got some amazing copywriter referrals. Start here for the best of the best. OR!

2.) You can DIY your copy with my guidance. I won't write your copy for you, but after 220+ published websites, I also know a thing or two about copy—so I can absolutely help you structure it. As I’m designing, I’ll build sections with placeholder prompts, make suggestions, and guide you on what needs to go where. And once the site is designed, you fill it in. (Most of my clients who are DIY-ing their copy say it's way easier to write it into their design than into a blank Google doc.) 

Depends on what you mean by e-commerce! If you're a service provider who also sells digital products, courses, or templates, we can totally set that up—I'll connect checkout pages from Thrivecart, Flodesk Checkout, or whatever other checkout software you use to your ShowIt site.

But if you have a fully product-based business (like, you're selling clothes or candles or skincare with 10+ products), ShowIt isn't the best platform for that—Shopify is! And in that case, I can't help.

Very. I always build custom sections wherever the design calls for it, which means most of my sites end up being essentially half-custom anyway. I treat templates as starting points, not limitations. 

Totally doable—we’ll just extend the timeline to accommodate. Same process, just a slightly longer runway.

Sparingly. Because of how much I truly customize website templates, most businesses don't need a from-scratch build (no matter how established you are or how weird your business is). But some people just want that, and I get it. I take 1–2 fully custom projects a year for folks who want to commission something completely ground-up. If that's you, reach out.

You don't need to clear your calendar, but you do need to be responsive. I send you a video walkthrough at the end of each day, and I need your feedback by the next morning so we can keep momentum. This process works because we're both showing up—if you go MIA for two days, the week falls apart.

Yes! At the end of your project, you'll get personalized tutorial videos walking you through your specific site—how to update each page, where everything lives, and how ShowIt works. The goal is for you to feel confident making updates yourself without needing to hire me every time you want to change a sentence. 

That said, some people just don't want to do their own updates, and that's fine too! A lot of my clients hire me once or twice a year for refresh days: new sales pages, design updates, seasonal tweaks, whatever you need. Once we've already worked together, you get a discounted day rate to bring me back in.

Templates! Starting with a solid template instead of a blank canvas gives us structure and momentum so I can focus on the identity-driven, creative, custom parts instead of reinventing foundational layouts that already work beautifully. 

And honestly, I'm just fast. I've done hundreds of these!

SHALL WE TAKE IT FROM THE TOP?

Your people are already out there looking for you. Let's make sure when they find you, they go "oh thank fucking god."

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