Rebekah Read Creative

06/12/2026

Today felt like a lot of things at once.

We said goodbye to my grandma this morning.

Her favorite color was sage green.

My kids wore it to her funeral today.

And today, I submitted my very first Showit template to the Design Market.

I named it Sage.

The template is built in sage green. That’s genuinely why I chose the name. But sitting in that funeral, watching my kids in her favorite color, it took on a whole new meaning.

She was the kind of woman who built things. Showed up. Got it done without making a big deal about it.

I think she would have liked knowing her favorite color is now attached to something I built.

Sage is coming soon to the Showit Design Market, a clean editorial template for marketing businesses who are done blending in.

I can’t wait to share it with you. 👒

05/15/2026

You've probably seen the headlines: "SEO is dead. AI killed it."

Here's what's actually happening.

AI didn't kill SEO. It cleaned up the noise.

The websites that got hurt? The ones who were never doing real work. The ones winning right now? The ones with actual expertise and a site built to communicate it.

That's good news for you. Because the opportunity window is wide open. Most business owners are panicking. The quiet ones doing the fundamentals are about to clean up.

I'm hosting a free live masterclass next Thursday to walk you through exactly how to set up your website to show up on Google (and in AI search) without posting every day.

🗓️ May 21 at 10am CST
💻 Live, free, replay included for everyone who registers

You'll walk away with 3 specific things you can do on your website this week. Not 47. Three.

Save your spot 👇
https://rebekahreadcreative.com/seo

05/14/2026

I had a bit of a sticky situation recently with a client 😬 and all I got to say is GOD BLESS CONTRACTS!

If you want to read more about it + what I have learned when it comes to being an entrepreneur with an online business for (almost) 8 years, read the latest blog post:

https://rebekahreadcreative.com/legal-contracts-for-web-designers/

And if you're a web designer, this is a must-read since I lay out the contracts I use daily in my business.

After 7 years and 100+ websites, here are the exact legal contracts every web designer needs — and why I've trusted The Legal Paige since 2019.

04/27/2026

Will AI take over my job as a web designer? 👀

I've been hearing this question for over a year now, so I finally decided to actually test it. I gave Claude, ChatGPT, and the new Claude Design feature the EXACT brief I give my paying clients. Same brand questionnaire, same ideal client details, same photos. Everything.

Some of the results were honestly impressive. AI built mobile-optimized websites, wrote SEO meta descriptions on its own, and even generated full five-page websites in minutes. I was a little nervous for my career for a second.

But there was ONE consistent thing AI got wrong every single time. And it's the same thing that would tank your conversions if you used AI to build your business website.

I broke the whole test down in my latest YouTube video with side-by-side comparisons of what AI built vs. what I designed for the same clients. If you're planning to DIY your website with AI in 2026, watch this BEFORE you start.

Have you tried building a website with AI yet? I'd love to hear how it went in the comments!

Can AI design a website that actually converts? I tested Claude, ChatGPT, and the new Claude Design feature. Here's the honest verdict from a designer.

04/19/2026

I only feature the BEST 🤫!

People reach out to me for branding all the time.

And every time, I have to say: that's not my zone. I'm a website designer. But I didn't want to just leave people hanging with nothing.

So I built a page I'm actually proud of.

It's a curated list of branding designers I personally know, have worked with, or have vetted myself. Not a random Google search. Not a paid list. Just people I'd send my own clients to.

We're talking everything from $297 color palette analysis all the way up to full brand identity design.

If you (or someone you know) has been putting off branding because you didn't know who to trust, this is for you. 👇

FEATURING: Drop Cap Design Taylor Anne Moser Saela Studio and Lindale Studios

Not sure where to start when it comes to finding a branding designer you can actually trust? I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the designers I know personally, have worked alongside, and genuinely recommend, from modern and elevated to bold and colorful to dark and boho. Plus, if you're not q...

04/03/2026

If you're a website designer who had a slow year in 2025, you're NOT ALONE!

Here is what I saw in the industry and my predictions for 2026. Plus how you can set yourself up for success if you're feeling stuck.

🔗 Save your seat for the Brand Styling Masterclass (April 21): https://dropcapdesign.myflodesk.com/brandstyle-bekah8 years into running a web design busines...

01/27/2026

Today is the day.

Not in a pressure way, but in a “this is the decision point” way.

If you’ve been watching the Brand Summit and realizing your brand isn’t the problem…
it’s the lack of clarity behind it, this is your moment.

The Brand Edit® is where that clarity turns into a brand you’re proud to show up for:
• clearer messaging
• more confident pricing
• aligned, right-fit clients
• a business that feels intentional instead of scattered

And if you join through my link, you’ll also receive my bonuses:
🎁 High-converting Squarespace website template ($397 value)
🎁 + Website in a Day Playbook ($197) with Brand Business / Bundle

If your gut says “yes” but your brain is hesitating, you’re not behind, you’re just being thoughtful. And that’s allowed.

If you want an honest answer about whether this is the right investment for you right now, DM me. I’ll help you think it through.

💛 Link in bio
🚪 Doors close at 6pm CST

https://bekah--dropcapdesign.thrivecart.com/the-brand-edit-special/

01/07/2026

Website design in 2026 is shifting and honestly, it’s a breath of fresh air.

It’s less about flashy trends and more about intentional design choices that actually support your brand and conversions.

Here’s what I’m seeing for 2026:
✨ Bold color, but used strategically
✨ Subtle motion instead of over-the-top animations
✨ Typography doing the heavy lifting
✨ Editorial-style layouts that tell a story
✨ More human touches, less “perfect” polish
✨ Minimalism, just done smarter

If you’re thinking about refreshing your website this year (or building one for the first time), this breakdown will help you decide what trends make sense for your business and which ones you can confidently skip.

👉 I shared the full 2026 website design trend breakdown on the blog and YouTube!

🎉 FREE MASTERCLASS TO DIY YOUR WEBSITE: https://rebekahreadcreative.com/training FULL SHOWNOTES:🔗 Click here for the show notes & a complete list of resour...

12/03/2025

Selling digital products or memberships and want the buyers to get automatic emails?

Then you need this. 🔥
Flodesk now integrates directly with ThriveCart — and YES, it's Zapier-free.

I created a full BTS tutorial + video on how to:
⚡️ Connect the two tools
⚡️ Automate your entire buyer journey
⚡️ Trigger workflows instantly
⚡️ Save money every single month

This update is a total game-changer.

👉 Read + watch the full tutorial:

Learn how to connect Flodesk and ThriveCart without Zapier in this 2026 BTS tutorial. Step-by-step walkthrough, segmentation tips, automation setup, and how this integration saves you money every month. Watch the full video inside!

11/14/2025

🚨 ENTREPRENEUR BLACK FRIDAY GUIDE (2025 EDITION) 🚨
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to invest back into your business… this is it.

I just pulled together a full roundup of the BEST Black Friday deals for creatives, service providers, photographers, course creators, and anyone who wants next year to run smoother, look better, and feel a whole lot more organized.

Inside the blog, you’ll find my go-to recommendations for:

✨ Must-have stock photos (freebie included!) Haute Stock
🎥 A screen-recording tool that’s WAY better than Loom (Tella.tv)
⚖️ Lawyer-drafted contracts that protect your business (The Legal Paige)
🛒 The platform I use to host all my courses + digital products (ThriveCart)
💌 The prettiest email marketing platform ever (Flodesk)
🪄 A CRM that will save your sanity (Dubsado)
📅 And The Systems & Workflow Magic’s insanely good 5 Days of Deals for systems + workflows

These are the tools I’ve personally tested, paid for, used in my own business, and recommend constantly.
If you want the “no guesswork” version of what’s worth buying this Black Friday, it’s all inside. 👇

👉 Read the full breakdown here: https://rebekahreadcreative.com/black-friday-deals-small-business-owners-2025/

Make your list, grab your coffee, and get ready to snag the deals that will actually move your business forward in 2025. 💸📆

Cheers to smart investments (and tax write-offs 😉)

Black Friday isn’t just for new laptops and fuzzy socks (though I’m never mad about either). For business owners, it’s the Super Bowl of smart spending. READ MORE: The Best Computer for a New Website Designer If you’ve been waiting for the right time to invest in tools that make your busines...