elevate your online presence with designs that work for you

Smart, simple website design

Because I get it.

Here's the truth: You don't need a $5,000 budget or a computer science degree to have a website you're proud to share. You just need the right template and someone who believes you're more capable than you think. (hi, that’s me)

Hi, I’m Barb.

I’m the “we” throughout Kickstart Creatives. I’m the designer, strategist, and creative brain behind Kickstart Creatives. I build Squarespace templates that don’t just look pretty—they actually help small business owners feel proud, supported, and confident online.

I know the DIY website struggle is real. That’s why I made a collection of easy-to-use, professionally designed templates that take the stress out of building your site, so you can skip the tech headaches and get back to doing what you do best.

When I’m not knee-deep in template tweaks or pretending font choice is a personality trait, I’m probably snuggling my doodles or Googling if I can call “shower thinking” a business expense.

Ready to build a website you’re obsessed with? Let’s do it.

And now: ‘all things you didn’t know you needed to know’ edition…

(these might not be in my resume, but they definitely explain a lot about me)

  • Small town in Alaska (yes, it’s cold. no, I don’t live in an igloo)

  • 51, but I’m pretending it’s under control 🫣

  • Hoodies. Fuzzy socks are a close second

  • Hitting "send" on a client email and immediately spotting a typo I didn’t see in the last 7 edits

  • “I don’t need to write it down, I’ll remember.”

  • final-final-FINAL-no-seriously-this-one.pdf

  • Named my Trello boards, but forgot what half of the labels mean

  • Pretend I'm being watched by a documentary crew

MEET THE TEAM

Remy

Chief Snack Officer

📍 Alaska | 💼 5 years foot-warming, food-spotting, and general snack patrol

About:
Remy is a dedicated snack enthusiast with advanced skills in crumb detection and counter surveillance. When he’s not monitoring treat activity, he’s hard at work warming feet and boosting morale from under the desk. Loyal, fluffy, and always on high alert for cheese.

Endorsements:
🐾 Crumb detection
🐾 Pro-level loafing
🐾 Strategic treat manipulation

Known For:
Stealing food and getting away with it because he’s cute

Work Uniform:
Unbrushed ears, food crumbs in the beard, dramatic stretch breaks

Sophie

Director of Discipline

📍 Alaska | 💼 7 years of structure, sass, and passive-aggressive sighs

About:
Sophie oversees all office routines, barking protocols, and general order maintenance. She is not food-driven, but she is fueled by the chaos of others. Often found sunbathing with a side-eye or reminding the team (Remy) that barking at cars going by is not a productive KPI.

Endorsements:
🐾 Schedule enforcement
🐾 Side-eye communication
🐾 Strategic boundary setting

Known For:
Silently judging poor decisions

Work Uniform:
Fluffy fur, clean paws, head tilt of judgment, always on patrol