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Straightforward branding, website design, and marketing advice for small business owners who want to build a brand that actually feels like them. From Squarespace and Showit website tips to branding strategy, SEO, Canva, and real client projects, you'll find practical resources from Izzy Waite Design to help you show up confidently online.

Last month it was a new color palette. Before that, a different font. Now you’re eyeing a fresh logo and wondering if the whole thing needs a restart. If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company. I hear some version of this all the time: “Why do I keep changing my branding?” Here’s the reassuring […]

Why Do I Keep Changing My Branding? (And How to Finally Stop)

Why Do I Keep Changing My Branding? (And How to Finally Stop)

November 2, 2026

If you’ve ever Googled “brand guidelines” and ended up looking at a 60-page PDF from a Fortune 500 company wondering what any of that has to do with your small business… you’re not alone. Brand guidelines for small businesses don’t need to be complicated. But they do need to exist and they need to actually […]

Brand Guidelines Examples for Small Businesses (And What They Should Actually Include)

October 19, 2026

If you’re a flower farmer and you’re not on Pinterest yet or you signed up but never really figured out what to do with it, this post is for you. Pinterest is one of the most underused tools in the flower farming world. And it’s a shame, because visually stunning + searchable + free traffic? […]

Pinterest for Flower Farmers: How to Drive Free Traffic to Your Website

pinterest for flower farmers

October 5, 2026

This is one of the most honest questions a business owner can ask. Because investing in branding isn’t a small decision. It takes time, money, and trust and it’s completely normal to wonder if you’re actually ready, or if you’re jumping too soon, or if maybe you can just squeeze a little more out of […]

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Invest in Branding? (Here Are the Signs)

How Do You Know When It's Time to Invest in Branding?

September 21, 2026

It’s one of the most common questions I get from business owners who are ready to have a website yesterday: “Can I just launch the website now and figure out the branding later?” Totally valid question. The pressure to have something live is real especially when you’re trying to land clients, look legit, or stop […]

Can You Launch a Website Before Your Branding Is Done? (Here’s the Honest Answer)

Can You Launch a Website Before Your Branding Is Done?

September 7, 2026

Most people choose their brand colors one of two ways: And then six months later, they’re staring at their website thinking… why doesn’t this feel like me? Here’s the thing. Color is one of the most powerful tools in your entire brand. It communicates emotion before anyone reads a single word. It shapes how people […]

How to Choose Brand Colors for Your Small Business (And Actually Mean It)

how to choose your brand colors

August 17, 2026

Here’s a little secret that most people don’t know about FAQ sections: They’re not just for answering questions. They’re one of the most underused SEO tools on your entire website. Done right, your FAQ section can help you show up on Google for the exact questions your ideal clients are already typing in the search […]

How to Write an FAQ Section on Your Website That Will Help You Rank with SEO

How to Write an FAQ Section on Your Website That Will Help You Rank with SEO

August 3, 2026

If you’ve been Googling “how to build a flower farm website” and ended up more confused than when you started… You’re not alone. There are a lot of website builders out there. And most of them were not built with flower farmers in mind. So let’s cut through the noise. This is a real, honest […]

Best Website Builders for a Flower Farm Website

July 20, 2026

A Designer’s Honest Answer Short answer? Yes. Especially if you’re not a website designer. And no, that’s not because I want everyone to hire a designer. It’s because I’ve seen so many business owners spend months (sometimes half a year) trying to build a website on their own, only to end up frustrated, overwhelmed, and […]

Is It Worth Paying Someone to Build Your Website?

Is It Worth Paying Someone to Build Your Website?

July 6, 2026

A lot of people think brand guidelines are just a “fancy PDF” designers send at the end of a project. But they’re one of the most useful parts of your entire brand. Because your brand guidelines are what help your business stay consistent after the design process is over. They’re basically the instruction manual for […]

What’s Actually Included in Brand Guidelines? (And Why You Need Them)

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June 15, 2026

Three Promises of Izzy Waite Design

Authentically You Branding

Collaborative & Fun Process

Don’t have it all figured out? That’s ok! My process will meet you where you’re at and help translate your ideas & vision into a brand you’ll love.

Results-Driven Design

By blending aesthetics with strategic design, we’ll make sure that your website not only looks amazing, but has a user-friendly layout that increases inquiries.

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