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your alaska-based squarespace expert

Helping make your website way less scary.

(and maybe even fun!)

Here's the truth: You don't need a $5,000 budget or months of back-and-forth to have a website you're proud to share. You just need great design and flexible options that fit how you actually want to work. (Hi, that's me.)

Hi, I’m Barb.

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I'm the "we" throughout Kickstart Creatives. I'm the designer, strategist, and creative brain behind every template and service. I build Squarespace solutions that don't just look great; they actually help small business owners compete online and grow their businesses.

Here's what I know: Building a website shouldn't be a months-long ordeal. Whether you want to DIY it with a template, have me handle the setup, or get ongoing support, you deserve options that fit your budget and how you want to work.

That's why I offer everything from affordable templates to full-service builds and maintenance packages. You choose your path, and I'll make sure you end up with a website you're actually excited to share.

When I'm not designing websites or knee-deep in AI photoshoots, I'm probably snuggling my doodles, sipping coffee with a view of Alaskan mountains, or thinking up new ideas in the shower (because of course).

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

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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

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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

A light-colored, curly-haired dog sitting in the backseat of a car, looking at the camera with an open mouth.

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