Comparison of early web design and branding projects beside modern cohesive luxury branding examples showing business growth and brand evolution.

Is Your Website Holding Your Business Back?

  • Outdated website
  • Inconsistent branding
  • Hard to navigate
  • Not mobile-friendly
  • Low confidence sending people to it

The Code • Craft • Create Difference

Every Shopify website is built with strategy, structure, and creativity so your business looks professional, feels cohesive, and gives customers a smoother path to purchase.

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Code

The technical foundation that keeps your website running smoothly and creates a better experience for your customers.

  • ✓ Shopify Setup & Configuration
  • ✓ Navigation Structure
  • ✓ Mobile Optimization
  • ✓ Basic SEO Foundations
  • ✓ Site Organization
  • ✓ User-Friendly Functionality
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Craft

The strategy and design behind your customer experience, ensuring every page feels intentional and aligned with your brand.

  • ✓ Branding Integration
  • ✓ Strategic Page Layouts
  • ✓ Customer Journey Planning
  • ✓ Visual Consistency
  • ✓ Conversion-Focused Design
  • ✓ Professional Presentation
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Create

Bringing your vision to life through custom website design, implementation, and launch support.

  • ✓ Custom Website Design
  • ✓ Product Presentation
  • ✓ Content Implementation
  • ✓ Website Styling
  • ✓ Launch Preparation
  • ✓ Final Website Delivery

What's Included

Every website is thoughtfully designed to create a professional, cohesive experience that supports your business goals and helps your customers navigate with confidence.

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Homepage Design

Strategic homepage layouts designed to make a strong first impression.

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Product Pages

Product pages optimized for customer confidence and conversions.

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Collection Pages

Organized collections that make browsing simple and intuitive.

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About Page

Tell your story and build trust with your audience.

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Contact Page

Easy-to-use contact options so customers can reach you quickly.

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Mobile Optimization

Designed and tested for a seamless experience across devices.

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SEO Foundations

Built with search engine best practices and site structure in mind.

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Shopify Setup

Store configuration, navigation setup, and foundational settings.

Recent Client Transformation

See how a strategic website redesign helped create a more professional, cohesive, and user-friendly online experience for Elegant Creations Bakery.

Elegant Creations Bakery website before redesign

Before

Elegant Creations Bakery website after redesign

After

Elegant Creations Bakery

This website redesign focused on creating a stronger customer experience, improving brand consistency, and preparing the business for future growth.

Before After
Outdated Navigation Simplified Navigation
Weaker Branding Cohesive Branding
Limited Mobile Experience Mobile Optimized
Basic SEO Setup SEO-Focused Structure

The updated website creates a more professional first impression while making it easier for customers to browse products, place orders, and connect with the brand. By focusing on strategy, structure, and usability, the new website better supports both the business owner and the customer experience.

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Are You Brand Ready?

A beautiful website starts with a strong brand foundation. Before we build your Shopify website, we need more than just a logo and a few colors.

Branding is More Than a Logo

What Does Branding Ready Mean?

A logo is not a brand. Your website should reflect a complete and cohesive brand experience that helps customers recognize, trust, and connect with your business.

  • ✔ Logo Suite
  • ✔ Color Palette
  • ✔ Typography
  • ✔ Messaging
  • ✔ Target Audience
  • ✔ Brand Guidelines

Need Branding First?

If you only have a logo and colors, I recommend starting with branding before investing in a website. A strong brand creates a stronger website.

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Perfect For

The Code • Craft • Create Website Experience is designed for businesses that need a professional online presence built with strategy, branding, and growth in mind.

Handmade Businesses

Product-Based Businesses

Boutique Owners

Bakers

Etsy Sellers

Creative Entrepreneurs

My Process

From application to launch, every step is designed to keep your website project clear, strategic, and aligned with your business goals.

Apply

Complete the project application so I can learn more about your business, goals, and website needs.

Strategy

We review your branding, content, products, and customer journey before design begins.

Design

Your Shopify website is built with strategy, branding, and user experience at the center.

Review

You'll review the website and provide feedback before final refinements are completed.

Launch

After approval, your website goes live and is ready to welcome your customers.

Investment

Your website is more than a collection of pages. It's often the first impression customers have of your business and should be built to support long-term growth.

The Code • Craft • Create Website Experience

$1,497
Payment Plans Available
✔ Custom Shopify Website Design
✔ Homepage Design
✔ Product Pages
✔ Collection Pages
✔ About & Contact Pages
✔ Mobile Optimization
✔ SEO Foundations
✔ Shopify Setup
✔ Launch Support
✔ Direct Communication Throughout The Project

Every website is custom built around your brand, business goals, customer experience, and long-term growth strategy.

Fast-Track Website Builds Available

Most projects can be completed within 1–2 weeks when all required materials are ready before the project begins.

  • ✔ Complete Branding Package
  • ✔ Website Content
  • ✔ Product Information
  • ✔ Product Photography

Don't have branding yet? I offer branding services designed to help create a cohesive brand foundation before website design begins.

Why Marie Gems?

Your website should be built by someone who understands both the creative and technical sides of running a small business.

Marie Gems founder home office in Wichita Kansas

Built By A Small Business Owner, For Small Business Owners

When you work with Marie Gems, you're not working with a large agency where your project gets passed between multiple people. You'll work directly with me from start to finish.

  • ✔ Direct Communication Throughout Your Project
  • ✔ Shopify Website Design Experience
  • ✔ SEO-Focused Strategy & Implementation
  • ✔ Branding & Visual Identity Knowledge
  • ✔ Real Small Business Experience

I hold a degree in web development and combine technical knowledge with creative branding strategy to help businesses create websites that are both beautiful and functional.

As a small business owner and mom entrepreneur, I understand what it's like to build something from the ground up while balancing family, responsibilities, and growth goals.

I love helping other small business owners bring their branding and websites to life—especially those who value supporting mom-owned businesses instead of handing their project off to a large agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions before applying? Here are a few common things to know before starting The Code • Craft • Create Website Experience.

Do you use AI to build websites?

No. While AI may occasionally be used for research, planning, or brainstorming, your website is manually designed and built around your business, branding, goals, products, and customer experience.

Do I need Shopify already?

No. I can help you set up Shopify from the beginning or work with an existing Shopify store if you already have one.

Do I need branding first?

Yes. A complete brand foundation is required before website design begins. This means more than a logo and colors — you should have a logo suite, color palette, typography, messaging, target audience clarity, and brand guidelines.

How long does it take?

Most website projects take 1–4 weeks depending on project scope, content readiness, branding readiness, and how quickly feedback is provided.

Can you redesign my existing website?

Yes. If you already have a Shopify website, I can redesign it to improve branding, layout, navigation, mobile experience, and overall customer flow.

Will it be mobile-friendly?

Yes. Every website is designed with mobile users in mind and tested across screen sizes so your customers can browse, shop, and contact you with confidence.

Ready To Build A Website That Works For Your Business?

Built by a small business owner. Designed for small business owners.

Your website should do more than look pretty. It should clearly communicate your brand, guide customers through your products and services, and support the growth of your business.

Whether you're launching a new Shopify store or redesigning an existing one, The Code • Craft • Create Website Experience is designed to help you build a professional online presence with strategy, branding, SEO, and customer experience in mind.

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