Better Than DIY Website Program Sales Page

Build a site so good people won’t believe you did it yourself.

Without

404 errors, broken links, mismatched graphics, oh my

If you cobbled together your website, your prospects will think you’ll cobble together how you work with them. Contact forms that get sent off into oblivion, buttons that go nowhere, and photos you screenshotted and slapped on your homepage–all telltale signs of a makeshift website that won’t give your prospects what they need.

TLDR: Crappy websites stink.

Imagine a beautiful website that attracts, educates, and inspires qualified prospects anddd closes deals.

And imagine creating it with the help of a seasoned designer, tech whizzo, and OG online business owner.

Sounds freakin’ awesome, right?

Heck yeah it does – let's get started!

You have about .05 seconds to make a good first impression with your website

First impressions are 94% design-related

People have an attention span that’s less than that of a goldfish–less-than 9 seconds

If you’ve made it this far down the page,

Congratulations!

You’re more attentive than the everyday browser anddd it’s also because this website is awesome…just sayin’

“But I’ve already spent a bunch of time and money on my current site. It works good enough and the design is OK.“

Sure, you can totally keep your current site, no problem.

You’ll sleep well at night knowing that:

Slow loading speed will turn prospects away in less than a nanosecond
Poor functionality will blow your chance at making a great first impression
Google will excommunicate you to page 5 when people search for your expertise–aka no-man’s land.

Bottom line: If it works like crap and looks even worse, you might as well shutter your biz.

“We get uneasy when we research businesses, and they only have social media . . .

We feel having a website, no matter how basic it is, gives both us and our potential customers a sense of relief, knowing that everything is laid out professionally and is easily accessible to them. It shows we’re a legitimate small business, we’re not scammers, and everything our customers need to know is at their fingertips. “

-Stina and Anthony

Stanthona Dance Company

See Stina and Anthony’s masterpiece

Introducing

Future you is already popping champagne.

Skip the pitch – I’m ready to buy!

“Even as someone who has built websites before . . .

The process of redesigning and launching our new website was made so much less stressful by going through the Better Than DIY Website Program. I was amazed by the 1:1 design consultation. We had the whole homepage mocked up in 35 minutes, and I think it looks fantastic.

-Joe Bradley

City Academy

See Joe's work here

In just 5 weeks, you will have a website that’s:

Wicked smart
Loads lightning fast
Google *Page One* worthy
Trusted by your audience
Works as hard as you do to attract, serve, and make sales–minus the drama or the paycheck

Because crappy websites stink.

Better than Youtubing it…

On-demand Training + Support!

Brought to you on-demand, the BTDWP modules are easy to understand and easier to implement. You’ll be building your right website lickety spit.

Join the program, start your site now!

Orientation

1:1 Professional Design Consultation

If the title of this course doesn’t imply it already, allow me to spill the beans. Better Than DIY Website Program doesn’t mean you’re doing this alone. The first step to building your website is chatting with one of the MayeCreate Design professionals to determine the overall look and functionality of your right site.

Check out our starter designs

Your Core Pages

Module 1

Welcome and The Perfect Website Blueprint

Every good build starts with a solid plan, and that’s what we will cover in this module.

First, we’ll clearly identify your goals and make some key decisions. From there, we’ll outline and plan every page, set deadlines for the work, and create the perfect project management system for your new website.

During this module, you’ll also schedule your 1:1 design consultation with one of our veteran website designers.

Module 2

Website Writing 101

Now that we’ve got a plan, it’s time to sharpen our pencils on the website copy. You don’t need to have an English degree or read Hemingway in your spare time to get good copy on your website. I’ll uncover how to create useful and engaging content in a format that’s consistent and beautiful. Your prospects will know exactly what you do and who you do it for.

In this module, you’ll download the Better Than DIY Writing Workbook and Formatting Checklist to guide you through the process.

Module 3

Intro to WordPress

Don’t freak out. This module isn’t a deep dive into all things WP but more of what’s important, how to use it, and how to keep it simple.We’ll also cover some really cool stuff I’ve learned over the last 10+ years of using WordPress to design hundreds of websites. But I’ll explain everything step-by-step so you can follow along and execute with ease and confidence.

You’ll learn super simple how-to tips in bite-sized videos. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

Module 4

About & Services Pages

We’re starting with the second and third most visited pages on your website because everything we do on these pages sets the tone for the rest of your site. Let’s organize your content, strategize your customer journey, and turn these pages into roadmaps that lead readers straight to working with you. Next, discover how to update images and information quickly and flawlessly.

You’ll receive our PagePerfecting Starter Guides for your About & Services pages that the MCD team uses on all our website builds so you can keep track of every little detail.

Module 5

Home & Contact Pages

Your homepage is your customer’s starting point and, if we’re doing it right, the contact page is their ending point. We’ll talk through your ideal customer’s journey by anticipating their needs and deciding what to put on your homepage. We’ll also create your contact page, plan your email forms, and even add a Google map so customers know where to find you.

Use our PagePerfecting Starter Guides and Contact Email Templates to lead you through building these pages.Use our PagePerfecting Starter Guides and Contact Email Templates to lead you through building these pages.

Adding Your Site Perks

Module 6

Blogging / News / Announcements

Call it what you will. . .a blog, newsfeed, or announcements. Inside this module, we’ll uncover why having this type of content on your website is like having an intern with a sign spinner standing on the corner telling anyone and everyone what you do (aka SEO). Use your blog to teach and inspire, your newsfeed, and announcements to educate and build community.

Learn the anatomy of the perfect content page, how to use categories to move people through your buying cycle and landing page components, plus maintenance tips.

Module 7

Planning Your Events Section

If you host or participate in local or community events, sharing your event calendar is like giving every visitor to your website an open invitation to join you. In this short module, we’ll discover various event listing structures, available event display decisions, and overall functionality.

Module 8

Planning Your Portfolio Section

Everybody loves a good humble brag. Your portfolio or projects section is where you get to showcase your work so others can see your awesomeness factor and imagine what you might do for them. We’ll cover design layout and formatting, and share maintenance tips that will guarantee your portfolio section stays relevant, engaging, and rankable by Google.

Module 9

Enabling the Extras

Now that we’ve planned, written, and designed your website, it’s time to enable a few additional features. See what’s possible for your site, from setting up columns and changing background colors and borders, to adjusting fonts. After this module, you’ll know how to zhuzh up every element effortlessly to match your brand.

Module 10

Let’s Go L-I-V-E

Here’s where we dot our i’s and cross our t’s. We’ll run through your launch framework, set up any redirects, install Google Analytics, and set up your site’s security. Sounds like a lot, but at this stage of the game, you’re just a few moves away from publishing your site and finally going LIVE.

And the best part is . . . we’re with you every step of the way.

Bonus Modules

BONUS 1

SmartStyle Design Bundle

Shave hours off your build time with plug-and-play text and page building.

BONUS 2

Five weeks of actual human tech support ($597 value)

You and real-life humans–questions get answered, shizzz gets done via Slack and email. No further explanation needed!

BONUS 3

Premium plugin access ($300+/year value)

Extend the functionality of your site using professional quality, fully vetted, and regularly maintained plugins. Keep your site running tip-top and get even more options to level up all the bells and whistles.

BONUS 4

Six months of website hosting ($125 value)

Your website deserves the same reliable, fast-loading service our clients receive. You’ll get that for six months plus our 5-star customer service so you can call us whenever you have a question.

Claim your spot now for one payment of $997 or 6 easy payments of $207

1 Payment Of

~~$1,297~~

$997

Save 20% ($245)

6 Payments Of

~~$267~~

$207

Total investment: $1,242

I want to build a website!

Look behind the curtain.

Watch the Dashboard Sneak Peek to see in real time our user friendly interface, templates, customization, content management, SEO and security enhancements.

“Choosing and then customizing a template was easy with Tyler’s help . . .

He understood me right away. At times, it seemed almost like we were thinking with the same brain! The video segment about preparing the site for launch was very helpful. In fact, all of the video segments were helpful because it was so easy to back up and repeat parts on-demand until the lesson was clear!

-Patrick Hanna

Artist & Illustrator

Visit Patrick's website

Hey there, I’m Monica

Website designer, tech whizzo, aerial dancer

I’ve spent the last 18 years building and designing websites. As the founder of MayeCreate Design, it’s always been my job to architect not just beautiful websites but ones that are functional, fast, and profitable so business owners like you can focus on your passion and, well, leave the techy stuff to us.

But through the years, I have witnessed several business owners being held hostage by their web designers–passwords not divulged, trade secrets not shared–and it lit a spark in me to create a program free from gatekeeping and full of empowerment. That’s why I launched the Better Than DIY Website Program.

Businesses everywhere–no matter their size or savvy–deserve access to websites built to perform, evolve with the times and serve 24/7.

It’s the exact framework we use at MCD for our clients and now I’m here to share it with you.

Want to talk to a real human about it first?

Schedule a Website Planning Call

On the fence?

No sweat. I’m manning the lines and ready to chat when you are.

I know that spending a thousand bucks of your hard-earned money might make you a little nervous/queasy, so I want to help you decide. I’ll answer your questions and offer feedback and advice.

You’ll get it all–without a sleazy sales pitch. No really.

My goal is to help you decide whether Better Than DIY is right for you. If it’s not, that’s cool. But why not give yourself the benefit of the doubt and talk it out first?

Call 573-447-1836 or schedule a website planning call

Talk to me

“MayeCreate was fantastic in helping us
create a great design . . .

It was a very smooth design process, with lots of personal attention. They made it possible even for low-tech people to build a really cool website. Monica is a very patient teacher and definitely wants to help build the best site possible. She has lots of very creative ideas, and it was worth the investment for a non-profit on a very limited budget! We highly recommend MayeCreate!

-Susan Haines

The United States Tiger Foundation (USTF)

See Susan's awesome work here

Myths

Truth Bombs

A done website is better than none.

Your website is often your first impression which will suck if it’s bad.

The most important thing is my website is beautiful.

Beauty is only skin-deep. Your website needs to be a marriage of form and function–a well-oiled machine ready to show up and do its job.

Stock photos make my site look more polished.

Who are those people anyway?

It’s ok if my site’s not working on mobile.

Uhhh . . . this is pretty obvious.

Once my site is done, I can tap out forever.

Websites are living, breathing things. If you aren’t updating it, you look like you’re dead.

My website is just for my new customers.

Your website nurtures warm leads while you’re sleeping, and keeps current clients happy, interested, and coming back for more.

Redoing my website is going to take too much time.

If your website were an employee who was quiet quitting you, you’d either put them on a PIP (performance improvement plan) or you’d fire them. Get the point?!

What you’ll get when you enroll in Better Than DIY Website Program:

On-Demand Training Videos for each module
Better Than DIY Website Writing Workbook and Formatting Checklist
Better Than DIY PagePerfecting Starter Guides for your 7 major site pages:
Home, About, Team, History, Services Main, Services Single and Contact
Access to our SmartStyle Design bundle of pre-tested page layouts and PowerPoint style design blocks
Five weeks of actual human tech support
Premium plugin access
Six months of website hosting with the MayeCreate Design team

Get off the tech struggle bus and ride shotgun to Google *Page One.*

Payment plans/pricing

1 Payment Of

~~$1,297~~

$997

Save 20% ($245)

6 Payments Of

~~$267~~

$207

Total investment: $1,242

Let's get started!

Plus you’re backed by our risk-free design satisfaction guarantee.

we pinkie promise

Design Satisfaction
or Your Money Back

You need the right website.

And you’re willing to invest in it, but you are putting almost a thousand dollars on the line here. And trusting someone based on just a sales page or a webinar is a big ask.

We get it.

That’s why we offer our risk-free, design satisfaction, money back guarantee.

To ease your nerves and let you know just how confident we are that with the help of our team you’ll get the site you need.

You’ll get the opportunity to meet one-on-one to validate your website plan, have FULL ACCESS to our Website Planning Blueprint module AND Writing for the Web 101, as well as a complete design mockup prepared under your supervision by a professional designer BEFORE making your final commitment.

If at the end of your design consultation your design isn’t what your business needs, tell us and we will refund 100% of your investment in the program.

Full details here >

I definitely recommend this program.
If you’re willing to take the time to work the program and commit to being ready to learn, it will work. A huge perk of the program is the unlimited access to all the training videos. Which makes it so much easier!
Angie Leahy
Scary Good Travel
We tried everything.
Before this program we tried Wix, Weebly, WordPress even Fivver and it just left us frustrated. Like getting gray hairs. We’re not idiots. We just don’t speak tech. This program challenged us and motivated us to not give up on things. It’s been more than just a course on building a website, now we have a team!
Stina & Anthony
Stonantha Dance Company
They’re so patient and helpful.
I didn’t really know a lot about marketing or communications, definitely not websites, so it was very helpful to just ask questions. They’re always so patient and helpful and I’ve learned a ton just from getting to work with them on our website.
Rebes Bennett
The Neighborhood
MayeCreate helped us build a nice, professional website.
Monica really made a difference because she was willing to take the time to sit down and talk with me. We didn’t know how to do it and we didn’t know anybody who knew how to do it, so I’m so glad we found her.
Steve Calloway
Minority Men’s Network & Educational Foundation

Answers to allll the questions you didn’t even know you had.

Holler at Me

I want you to know I’m here for you. If you have any questions or concerns about joining Better Than DIY Website Program, feel free to connect with me.

Email me, schedule a consultation call, or heck, call me directly at 573-917-4133.

Seriously. Because when I say I’m with you every step of the way, I AM, and that starts right now.

monica@mayecreate.com

Schedule a free website planning call

It’s natural to feel a little out of control when considering something new. But you solve problems in your business every day. You’re good at it!

If you can check your email, use PowerPoint, and confidently talk about your business, you can totally do this. This program was developed for people just like yourself to get their website up quickly and take the stress out of learning a new program.

If you can’t use email, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, or Google Docs, can’t confidently talk about your business, or loathe all things design, writing, or technology, then this is probably not the program for you.

The website you build in this program will be a stepping stone for your business. It will allow you to grow your website and add more features, if you need them, in the future without having to completely rebuild the site.

Whether your long-term goal is to rank on the first page of Google for general service searches, begin intensive inbound marketing, start a membership website, or create an online course or e-commerce store, this site can be extended to support those features and more. Heck, we’re always discovering new things WordPress can do, and we’ve been using it since 2007.

While the site can be extended to achieve your future website goals, this training will not teach you how to do those things. If you plan on doing them on your own, you will likely need to invest in additional training or hire a website professional to help you incorporate them.

Nope.

You will need a computer…and internet.

It would make your life easier if you had two monitors and a microphone to ask questions during training, but those things are not required.

If you’re working on a laptop I’d suggest using a mouse unless you’re an Olympic champion on the track pad. I am far more efficient with a mouse.

Most of the tools we’ll suggest to build your site efficiency are actually free.

For example, we suggest you get a free Canva account to create any fancy graphics you might want to incorporate into your page designs.

But if you need a graphic editor, and not everyone does, you can use any graphic editor you’re comfortable with. You can even use PowerPoint or Google Slides to create additional graphics should you want them.

If you plan on using stock photography, you may want to invest in a few photo credits on Stock, but we’ll also share plenty of free stock photo websites to pull photos from if that’s your jam.

Time commitment varies by the week and will also be different from person to person depending on how quickly you learn, your skill level, and how much of a perfectionist you are.

Keeping that in mind we know how important a good schedule and time expectations are to the success of a project.

Here’s an outline of time commitments you can anticipate for each week of the program.

Week 0 >1 hour of On-Demand Training
.5 hour Project Kick Off call
+ Time to document your site plan.

Week 1 >1 hour of On-Demand Training
1 hour One-on-One Design Consultation

Week 2 >1 hour of On-Demand Training
1 hour Live Training Tuesday*
1 hour Live Training Thursday*
+ Time to write and finalize the building of your About and Services pages.

Week 3 >1 hour Live Training Tuesday*
1 hour Live Training Thursday*
+ Time to write and finalize the building of your Home and Contact pages.

Week 4 >Only attend the trainings you need this week to incorporate the features you planned for your site.
1 hour Live Training Tuesday*
1 hour live Training Wednesday*
1 hour Live Training Thursday*

Week 5 >1 hour On-Demand Training
+ Time to take your site live.

*All live trainings are RECORDED so you can watch them at your own pace if you need to.

You’re not learning how to code – you’re learning what you need to share about your business on your website and how to use a drag-and-drop editor with the assistance of templates. So you definitely don’t need to be a total tech nerd to get the job done.

But you do need some tech resilience and a bit of pre-earned know-how.

This program is a GOOD fit if you:

Are comfortable working in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Docs or Microsoft Word.
Don’t mind (maybe even like) tinkering with graphic layouts.
With the help of templates you can make marketing materials you’re happy with.
Aren’t scared of new technology or clicking on things to try to figure something out.
Feel confident talking about your business.
Write emails back and forth with clients regularly.

This program is NOT a good fit if you:

Can’t (or won’t) do email and have no clue how to get around in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
Hate all things tech, design or writing with a passion and would rather saw off your arm than have to deal with building a website.
Want a site that manifests itself but don’t plan on doing any work to get it done

Web hosting is the place where all the files of your website live. It is like your website’s home. A good way to think about this is if the domain name was the address of your house, then web hosting is the actual house that address points to. All websites on the internet need web hosting. Some services just include hosting in the monthly price of using their web building service. But since once your site is paid for you don’t have any mandatory “maintenance” costs (though you can opt into them – our Safe Site program has a great track record of keeping sites safe from hackers) the only cost you need to pay moving forward is your site hosting.

To roll up your site with all the fancy fixins you have to host it with us to start. If you’re savvy enough to figure out how to move it after it’s all done, then more power to you. Give me a shout, and we can work something out. But I know you’re going to love our hosting so much you won’t ever want to leave!

I’m going to shoot straight here. We host hundreds of websites. So we have to have a good service provider. If I had websites breaking down right and left I could never make a living.

We contract with a hosting provider who specializes in WordPress sites. Their service is slightly more expensive than others because every hosting account comes equipped with:

Automatic software updates (which keeps your site from getting hacked).
Automatic site backups.
HUMAN BEINGS WHO ANSWER THE PHONE.
Fast site load time.
Security certificates.

And here’s the kicker. You get to call us.

If something goes a miss with your hosting, you call MayeCreate, and we’ll fix it for you. You don’t have to deal with it on your own.

WordPress – Here’s why we love it so much!

Are all cookies created equal?

It seems like they should be. They’re all just a combo of flour, eggs, butter and sugar and yet they all come out different.

WordPress sites are just like cookies.

They’re each made by a different baker.

So while the ingredients are the same, they can all be used differently and the functionality of the end product is largely dependent on the person who lays the groundwork for the site.

Our professional team of MayeCreate developers has been creating websites from the ground up to meet our client’s needs for over 17 years. And we’ve been using WordPress for the last 14.

We build sites so you CAN take care of them on your own. Because we love building sites – not being responsible for every single little thing on them.

We built our nonprofit site groundwork with nonprofits just like you in mind. And we start every custom nonprofit website we build on the exact same platform you’ll be using to create yours.

So no, the website you build in our program will not be just like the one you have. Because if we baked crappy cookies, no one would come back for seconds. So we carefully craft our website structure to satisfy your needs and allow it to scale as your nonprofit grows.

The only mandatory annual cost is web hosting. You will be responsible for paying a $240 hosting fee each year.

If you choose to enroll in our optional Safe Site Program, you will be billed an additional $300 per year.

If you would like additional tier 1 website support after launching your website, you can opt-in to our support package for $300 per year.

You need to do what’s best for your business. And if investing your personal time in your website isn’t the right thing right now, then by all means, outsource it.

Well…part of this done-with-you program is a design for your site…so if you don’t want a new design for your site I suppose you could just use your old one.

I’m not going to say no. But I am going to say that we need to have a conversation about what you’re trying to accomplish through the program. I also need to take a look at how your old site was put together. Armed with that information I’ll let you know if you can do the program with your old site.

How does that sound?

Welcome to no-man’s land . . .

Now smash that button!

I'm IN!

Better Than DIY Website Program Sales Page

Build a site so good people won’t believe you did it yourself.

Without

404 errors, broken links, mismatched graphics, oh my

Imagine a beautiful website that attracts, educates, and inspires qualified prospects anddd closes deals.

And imagine creating it with the help of a seasoned designer, tech whizzo, and OG online business owner.

Sounds freakin’ awesome, right?

Congratulations!

Bottom line: If it works like crap and looks even worse, you might as well shutter your biz.

-Stina and Anthony

Introducing

-Joe Bradley

In just 5 weeks, you will have a website that’s:

On-demand Training + Support!

1:1 Professional Design Consultation

Your Core Pages

Welcome and The Perfect Website Blueprint

Website Writing 101

Intro to WordPress

About & Services Pages

Home & Contact Pages

Adding Your Site Perks

Blogging / News / Announcements

Planning Your Events Section

Planning Your Portfolio Section

Enabling the Extras

Let’s Go L-I-V-E

Bonus Modules

SmartStyle Design Bundle

Five weeks of actual human tech support ($597 value)

Premium plugin access ($300+/year value)

Six months of website hosting ($125 value)

Claim your spot now for one payment of $997 or 6 easy payments of $207

1 Payment Of

$997

6 Payments Of

$207

Look behind the curtain.

-Patrick Hanna

Hey there, I’m Monica

Website designer, tech whizzo, aerial dancer

Schedule a Website Planning Call

-Susan Haines

Myths

Truth Bombs

Your website is often your first impression which will suck if it’s bad.

Beauty is only skin-deep. Your website needs to be a marriage of form and function–a well-oiled machine ready to show up and do its job.

Who are those people anyway?

Uhhh . . . this is pretty obvious.

Websites are living, breathing things. If you aren’t updating it, you look like you’re dead.

Your website nurtures warm leads while you’re sleeping, and keeps current clients happy, interested, and coming back for more.

If your website were an employee who was quiet quitting you, you’d either put them on a PIP (performance improvement plan) or you’d fire them. Get the point?!

What you’ll get when you enroll in Better Than DIY Website Program:

Payment plans/pricing

1 Payment Of

$997

6 Payments Of

$207

Plus you’re backed by our risk-free design satisfaction guarantee.

we pinkie promise

Design Satisfactionor Your Money Back

You need the right website.

That’s why we offer our risk-free, design satisfaction, money back guarantee.

If at the end of your design consultation your design isn’t what your business needs, tell us and we will refund 100% of your investment in the program.

I definitely recommend this program.

We tried everything.

They’re so patient and helpful.

MayeCreate helped us build a nice, professional website.

Holler at Me

Now smash that button!

Design Satisfaction
or Your Money Back