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Why We Moved to Wix Studio (Our Website Glow-Up)
When I first started CVilla Design, my website was like a passport stamp, proof that I was here, designing & creating. Over the years,...
Courtney Villapando
3 days ago5 min read


3 Signs Your DIY Website Is Hurting Your Business
You poured hours into DIY’ing your site, tweaking colors, swapping fonts & adjusting layouts. But something still feels off. If your...
Courtney Villapando
Jun 154 min read


The Power of Strategic Wix Studio Website Templates
Not all templates are created equal. A well-designed template is built with intention & strategy . That means: Clear navigation that...
Courtney Villapando
May 162 min read


Wix vs. Squarespace vs. Showit: What's the Best Website Platform for Female Entrepreneurs Ready to Stand Out?
When you’re a woman entrepreneur building a brand from scratch or elevating your existing brand, your website is so much more than a...
Courtney Villapando
May 113 min read


Is Your Brand Holding You Back from Scaling? (Maybe it's time for a brand refresh)
You’ve grown. Your skills have sharpened. You’re attracting bigger opportunities. But… your brand? It’s still stuck in the “just getting...
Courtney Villapando
Apr 252 min read


What’s a Brand Identity Board & Why Do You Need It?
Are You Feeling Like Your Brand Is All Over the Place or no longer aligned? As a fearless founder, you’ve poured everything into building...
Courtney Villapando
Apr 153 min read


Attract More Attention with a Singular Brand
Develop a singular brand identity that stands out & attracts your dream clients
Courtney Villapando
Sep 12, 20222 min read


How to choose the right color palette for your brand
Color is such an important part of every aspect of our lives. It has the power to energize, calm, soothe or excite. Choosing the right color
Courtney Villapando
Aug 23, 20223 min read


Useful tools that I use in my design business
Here are some useful tool that I use in my design business to help give my clients a seamless experience
Courtney Villapando
Aug 16, 20222 min read


Is it time to refresh your brand?
Everyone & everything evolves as time goes on. So should your brand. If your brand visuals feel outdated or no longer align with you, your v
Courtney Villapando
Aug 8, 20222 min read


5 Ways to Prepare for your web design project
It's always so exciting when your business is ready to take that next step & prepare for your web design project! Many times we're so...
Courtney Villapando
Aug 2, 20222 min read


Sales Page Design that Gets Results
Do you feel stuck, trying to design your sales page for your upcoming launch? Summer can be slow for many businesses, so now is a great...
Courtney Villapando
Jul 19, 20223 min read


How to Hire the Right Graphic Designer
Hiring the right graphic designer for your business is so important. Design is the face of your brand that will help make an emotional conne
Courtney Villapando
Jul 18, 20223 min read

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