Before

Deborah’s site used the once extremely popular Cutline theme. It was quite the fancy theme back in the early days of WordPress with its multiple sidebar options and different header images for each page. It served Deborah well for a good while.

But a funny thing happens in business and in life: growth. Along with that growth comes the need to more fully express who you are, what you do and for whom. Deborah contacted me to create a custom WordPress design for her site that truly reflects who she is and how she shows up in the world today.

After

This was truly a collaborative project, as Deborah had a clear picture in mind of what she wanted and we worked together to bring that to reality.

The soft, muted color scheme evokes the same calming reassurance you experience when working with Deborah. We used three fonts from the Google web fonts collection to continue the custom look and feel of the site. The navigation incorporates images which provide visual interest complementing the clean design of the header banner and the textured background softens and warms the overall feel of the site.

Now, Deborah has a custom WordPress design that is unique to her and reflects her authenticity and her mission. This project is a favorite of mine, not just because of how beautifully it turned out, but because of how smoothly the process went from start to finish. My hat’s off to Deborah for not only knowing very clearly what she wanted, but also for being open to suggestions from me, trusting my intuition as much as her own.

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www.I-Can-Travel.com

Explore a broad range of handicapped-friendly travel opportunities and discover special cruises, tours and discounts. Learn how to plan your trip properly and what questions to ask before you set out on your journey. Make I-Can-Travel.com your “how-to” site and your first port of call before any destination so you can travel with confidence and fewer unpleasant surprises.

www.DivorcedHappilyEverAfter.com

Divorce is tough, but Marlene Clay makes it easier to get through by helping you and your ex communicate, co-parent and move on with peace. She walks her talk, having gone through divorce herself, and has created a new relationship with her ex that serves everyone involved – including the ex’s new wife. Though it takes two (or more) to make it work, Marlene can help you be the change you want to see.

www.WikiBuzzEvents.com

Leveraging the power of the Internet – social media and social networking – to make your event a success is just one part of what Chicago-based professional organizer, Cheryl Vargas, does for you through WikiBuzz Events. She gets you organized, too, so your business runs more efficiently, allowing you to gracefully handle all the new business the buzz she creates will bring your way.

www.BetterSchoolFood.com

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Creating better health is easier than you think. Dr. Susan Rubin is a holistic nutritionist and leader in the world of food and health, as well as a mother of three. Her specialty is helping busy moms create better health for themselves and their families. She also helps people with cancer and other chronic illnesses thrive, not just survive.

www.CoachSteveGunn.com

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www.WellnessTalkRadio.com

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www.WP-Sales-Page.com

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Our spirit knows what we need and when we recognize it, we can begin the journey to expand our awareness and our unlimited potential. Join Scott in taking the steps to fully understand who you are on a soul level and recognize the unique gifts that you have to offer. The tools for expanding your power are already within you. You can access this power to create the life that Spirit has intended.

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www.RiskADay.com

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www.ClearPathway.com

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www.CravingSecrets.com

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The Prosperity Prayer

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