Dionne Design

Modern design isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about making thoughtful choices that leave your website feeling fresh and elevated.

So what actually makes a site feel modern? Here are 5 of my go-to tactics to modernize a website:

1. White space – Giving text and images room to breathe directs attention to what matters most.
2. Subtle movement – A little animation goes a long way. Think hover effects and gentle transitions that make your site feel alive—without overwhelming.
3. Full-width layouts – Gone are the days of narrow, boxed-in websites (hello, 90s). Modern sites expand edge to edge for a clean, immersive look.
4. Font style mixing – Playing with font styles, weights, and sizes adds personality and guides the eye through your content.
5. Oversized text – Don’t be shy! Big, bold headlines feel confident and instantly modern.

If your site is starting to feel stuck in the past, let’s change that. I love helping businesses modernize and elevate their online presence.

And just like that, it's Friday. ⁠
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Hope you all made it through the week and were able to stay balanced and centered.⁠
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My week was a little topsy turvy but I've made it out the other side, and with a clean house to boot!⁠
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Have a good weekend everyone! 🤍⁠
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No business is too small for a well-crafted brand.⁠
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No matter if you're just starting out or if you're a one man/woman show, a thoughtful, well-design brand is crucial for attracting the caliber of clients you're looking for.⁠
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Investing in your brand early in the process gets you off on the right foot!

Can you use stock photos on your website or in social media posts?

Yes! Websites and social media posts with images receive 94% more views than content without visuals. But in order to attract clients, those photos have to be high quality.

• Good: Use graphic illustrations and minimal photos.
• Better: High quality, on-brand stock photos.
• Best: Custom photos taken by a professional photographer.

It can be shameful to admit when your goes through a slow time. But it's important to remember that businesses ebb and flow.

So what to do during a slow time in your business? Here are a few ideas:

1. Work on education
Take an online course or work on a personal project which refines your skills.

2. Think about marketing
Marketing efforts often fall by the wayside during busy times to take this time to create content for social media, re-write your services page, update your portfolio, write a blog post, or update LinkedIn.

3. Refine your business process
Think about parts of your work or client process that you could automate or ways you can make your client’s experience better.

4. Relax!
Forget toxic hustle culture and take advantage of this time to relax and recharge. Then when business does pick up, you'll be ready!