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The Journal

Design, SEO, and business insights for service-based businesses, and with a soft spot for travel advisors and thoughtful DIYers.

Lara Ellis Lara Ellis

6 Design Elements Your Website Needs To Boost Conversion

When I audit websites, I notice the same gaps over and over —elements that could be turning curious visitors into loyal clients. In this post, I’ll walk through six essentials inspired by the StoryBrand framework, showing how clear messaging and customer-focused design can transform your site’s experience and conversion.

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Lara Ellis Lara Ellis

Elements of a Successful & Strategic Homepage Design

Most visitors won’t stick around. Less than a minute on a page, a quick skim of your words, and gone if your value isn’t clear in 10 seconds or less. Ready to turn that traffic into paying clients? Your homepage might need a rethink. Here’s where to start…

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