Directory
Top Squarespace Web Designers and Shopify EXPERTS Directory
Our directory features vetted designers and developers who completed our flagship programs, Standout Squarespace and Standout Shopify.
Maria Felber
Squarespace & Shopify Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, SEO Strategy, Website Tweaks, SEO & AIO, Brand Design
Maria felber
Makawao, Hawaii / United States
Squarespace & Shopify Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, SEO Strategy, Website Tweaks, SEO & AIO, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Maria Felber and I’m a Squarespace & Shopify Designer based in Makawao, Hawaii, United States
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Outside work you will often find me surfing, climbing, and frolicking on Maui with my 'ohana! (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually strategizing the next smart business move with my clients, checking off very detailed to-do lists, and geeking out everything web design!
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My day usually starts with smiles from my son (and coffee!)
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Most of the time I am working on effective and sustainable ways to support my clients
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Creating my first personal blog website on dial-up internet—it had a Q&A section on a purple galaxy background and obviously, comic sans font in all the colors!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love diving into my clients' world when first reviewing their questionnaire, then distilling everything into a website concept that translates their vision and their goals into design! I also love the buildout phase playing with custom code!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Y2K playlists keep me GOING!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Modern. Vibrant. Editorial. Bold. Feminine. Earthy. Clean
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love any creative way to make a list section or summary look more interesting!
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What makes your work standout?
I take all the time to truly understand my clients' vision not just for their website, but future as a business and how to most effectively support them on their journey. I pay a lot of attention to little details that make a website feel exciting and seamless — plus, I value longtime relationships: many of my clients have come back for updates for years now!
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Salty Dog SailingWebsite →Full mockup and wireframes to ensure a more editorial look for a luxury sailing charter and keep revision rounds short as this was my first Rush Project so I had to be very methodical and efficient every step of the way! This site has A LOT Standout Squarespace code toolkit codes: side by side testimonials, vertical tabs, grid gallery section filter, just to name a few!
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
There is (almost) nothing we can't do with code, and it is always worth pushing boundaries of Squarespace or Shopify. And the invaluable support and relationships that came from the program community!
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What is your dream website project?
I'd love to create website for a modern art museum with lots of events catered to all ages. But I always like getting surprised by unexpected projects and industries that come my way!
Rachel Hughes
Squarespace Web Designer
Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy, Brand Design
Rachel Hughes
Chester / UK
Founder & Creative Director
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Rachel Hughes and I’m a Founder & Creative Director based in Chester, UK
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Outside work you will often find me either in the kitchen (I love to cook) - or outside somewhere with my husband, our three littles and crazy cockapoo - usually the beach in the summer, or climbing a mountain in Wales when it's colder. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually at my desk early (very much a morning person) - so after I've done the school run I'm straight to work on my client projects. Sometimes I listen to music, but we have a pretty busy house when the kids are here, so I also enjoy some peace and quiet to focus. (VIEW)
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My day usually starts with at least two cups of tea...
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Most of the time I am working on custom client projects
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I vividly remember impatiently listening to the dial-up tone and hum of the modem whilst I waited for the computer to connect - all so I could get on MSN messenger and chat to my friends. Brb...
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Without a doubt, getting to know my clients. They're mostly other small business owners and everyone is so passionate about what they do - it's contagious and incredibly exciting to be along for the ride with them.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Lunchtime walks with my husband and cockapoo.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Clean. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Oh there are too many to choose from! I love the list autoscroll - it's such a beautiful way to showcase logos for businesses clients have worked with. I've also been using the stacked list section a lot recently, which is a fresh, clean way to highlight services.
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What makes your work standout?
A lot of clients say reach out because they've seen my clean, contemporary design style and want something similar for their business. But also, I get a lot of referrals from previous website clients because, whilst clients initially get in touch because they like my style - they also really value my collaborative way of working and my focus on listening to, and understanding the strategic results they need for their business.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Novum SalonsWebsite →Novum Salons came to me because they wanted a website that truly reflected their values, their expertise - and the incredible five-star client experience they provide. Their original website was doing its job as a functional booking platform, but they had such a clear vision and purpose for their brand, and their previous website wasn't communicating this. Strategy Novum wanted to create a digital space that felt like walking through salon doors: relaxing and supportive. With visitor experience and SEO in mind, we designed an intuitive website structure - and created pages that provided helpful, detailed information that walked visitors through each service. The results ✢ Increased salon footfall: since launching, Julie has said that one day they had ten new clients in their salons - which is unheard of previously. ✢ SEO success: it’s early days - but the new website is already showing up on google searches - often as the Google AI Overview ✢ Novum have a website that reinforces their high quality service and values at every touchpoint ✢ (This was so important for Novum) - the team are proud of the new website: it’s been a huge motivator for everyone, and there’s been a significant up-turn in applications for job openings.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Leveraging code to make my clients' websites more unique to them. The online world is increasingly noisy, so having the ability to create a site that truly reflects my clients' services/offer so they standout is wonderful.
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What is your dream website project?
I love working with a variety of small businesses and freelancers, but if I had to pick it would be purpose-led consultancies.
Breezi Harrell
Brand and Website Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Template, Shopify Template, Brand Design
Breezi Harrell
Austin, TX and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Brand and Website Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Template, Shopify Template, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Breezi Harrell and I’m a Brand and Website Designer based in Austin, TX and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
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Outside work you will often find me reading, at the beach, or walking in ATX with my Australian Shepherd, Snacks. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually listening to Billie Eilish in between chatting with clients! (VIEW)
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My day usually starts with an iced latte.
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Most of the time I am working on Shopify websites.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
The dial-up internet sound (IYKYK) and AIM instant messenger!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Making a client's vision come true with custom code and boosting their confidence in their brand or website!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Scrolling Substack newsletters
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Coastal. Clean. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Animations, Menu Navigations (mega menu or balanced headers), Custom Typography, Alternate Images on Hover, Pseudo Elements, Loading Screen
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What makes your work standout?
My work stands out because I'm extremely versatile, and I don't have a niche audience. I work with a wide variety of clients with different aesthetics, and I truly love how unique each project is. I come from a nonprofit background, so my love for designing is celebrated through helping my clients achieve their dreams.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Apart from making me the coding expert and website designer I am today, some of my biggest takeaways from the Standout programs are the continued support Rache gives by answering student questions and how kind everyone in the community is. This, coupled with seeing how other designers utilize the program material, has definitely contributed to my growth and happiness as a creative.
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What is your dream website project?
A passion project centered around my book Instagram account @brewsandbooks! If only I could find the time ;)
