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5 Things Your Charity Website Needs to Engage Visitors and Drive Donations

Discover the 5 essential elements every charity website needs to engage visitors, boost donations, and create lasting connections

Apr 173 min read

The Importance of Transparency in Charity Fundraising Appeals

Misleading fundraising appeals can damage trust and lead to complaints. Learn how charities can ensure transparency and avoid confusion

Apr 12 min read

The Changing Role of Social Media in Charity Communications

Social media may still play a role, but it’s time for charities to think beyond it.

Mar 314 min read

The Mighty Button: Why Calls to Action Power Up Your Charity Website

Is your charity website lacking punch? Weak CTAs can stall donations. Learn how to craft powerful calls to action that inspire action

Mar 33 min read

DIY or Professional: How to Decide Who Should Build Your Charity Website

The pros and cons of DIY vs professional web design and make the right choice for your charity’s online presence.

Feb 133 min read

10 Heart-warming Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas for Charities

Plan your perfect charity event for Valentines! Spark romance with a date auction, or challenge lovebirds to a bake-off.

Feb 33 min read

Building your own website for your charity

Building a charity website doesn’t have to be hard. Get tips to create a stunning, budget-friendly site that inspires and connects.

Jan 272 min read

How to Write the Perfect ‘About Us’ Page for Your Charity

Craft a compelling ‘About Us’ page for your charity. Learn tips to connect with donors and supporters, from storytelling to design

Jan 165 min read

Mobile Marvels: Why Your Charity Website Needs to Shine on Mobile

Is your charity website stuck in the desktop age? Mobile donations are surging! Learn how a mobile-friendly site boosts fundraising.

Jan 62 min read

New Year, New You, New Website: Time to Refresh Your Charity's Online Presence

Start the new year with a fresh website for your charity. Discover why it's the perfect time for a website refresh

Jan 13 min read

A Year in Reflection: My First Year as Made by Katie

Where has the year gone? Just me reflecting on my first year in business as Made by Katie

Dec 23, 20244 min read

What is the Best Free Website Builder for a Nonprofit or Charity?

There are plenty of free website builders out there that can help you create a stunning site without breaking the bank.

Dec 12, 20244 min read

12 Days of Giving: Creative Ways Charities Can Spread Holiday Cheer

Spread holiday cheer and inspire year-end giving! 12 creative ways charities can raise funds! From caroling to Santa runs, get inspired!

Dec 2, 20243 min read

Small Business Saturday – Why Supporting Small Matters

Celebrate Small Business Saturday by supporting independent businesses like mine! I design beautiful, affordable websites for charities.

Nov 30, 20243 min read

7 Signs Your Charity Needs a New Website

Is your charity's website outdated or hard to navigate? Find out the 7 signs it’s time for a redesign and how a fresh, modern site can help

Nov 29, 20243 min read

Take the Stress Out of Christmas Content Creation

Take the stress out of Christmas content creation with this ready to use Instagram post bundle for your charity.

Nov 19, 20242 min read

What is the Best Domain for a Charity?

Your domain name is the online face of your charity. Learn why choosing the right one.

Nov 11, 20244 min read

5 Common Charity Website Problems (and How to Fix Them)

Is your charity website a dusty filing cabinet? Fix these 5 common website woes & turn it into a fundraising powerhouse!

Nov 1, 20244 min read

Boo-tiful Fundraising: 10 Spooktacular Ideas for Your Charity this Halloween

Don't be a fundraising scaredy-cat! 10 spooktacular ideas for charities to raise funds this Halloween. Get haunting and have fun!

Oct 1, 20243 min read

How to Create a Charity Website That Reflects Your Brand and Values

Your charity's brand is its superhero costume! Craft a website that reflects your values and empowers your mission.

Sep 2, 20243 min read

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It’s World Maternal Mental Health Week.
Between the hormones, the sleep deprivation, the body changes, and your whole life suddenly revolving around someone else…
You’re never alone, but somehow feel completely alone.
Motherhood is hard. Really hard.

That’s why charities like @fromebirthtalk are so important.
They help new parents make sense of the avalanche of complex, overwhelming emotions that come with being a mum.
Because no one should have to carry all of that on their own.

#WorldMaternalMentalHealthWeek #MaternalMentalHealthMatters #SupportForMums

Blink and you are already a week into May. How’d that happen?

Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon today!

A special shoutout to all the amazing runners from @blackgirlsdorunuk and @womenintriuk_ you’re incredible!
And a huge good luck to everyone running to raise funds for charities close to their hearts. You’re making such a difference. ❤️

Extra special good luck to my friend Elliott on taking part in his first marathon — you’ve got this!

In honour of Active April lets get some movement in your websites! Todays tip is add hover effects. Hover effects, like buttons that slightly ‘bounce’ or images that shift when hovered over, create a sense of responsiveness and movement. This makes a website feel more engaging, modern, and fun to explore.

✨ Tip: Use these effects to draw attention to donation buttons or important links!

#WebDesignTips #ActiveApril #CharityWebsites

"When I am working on a problem, I never think about beauty, but when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong. True design carries an inherent energy of its own." ✨

Good design isn’t just about aesthetics (don't get me wrong you know I'm an aesthetics girly) but it’s also about function, clarity, and purpose. When a design truly works, it naturally becomes beautiful. The right balance of space, movement, and energy makes a website not just look good, but feel good to use.

Beauty isn’t the goal—it’s the sign that you’ve got it right. 💡

#DesignWithPurpose #CreativeEnergy #WebDesignThatWorks #ActiveApril

When my husband asks if my first day back after Easter is going to be busy:

"I'm booked up, David. I'm positively bedevilled with meetings, etcetera."

Now back at my desk, fuelled by coffee and firing off emails like nobody's business. 💻☕🔥

I’ve been reading all news around the recent Supreme Court ruling effecting trans people and gender identity, and I can’t stay silent.

Reducing identity to two tick boxes doesn’t help anyone. It doesn’t reflect the reality of people’s lives. It doesn’t change the fact that trans people, inter-sexed and gender diverse people have always existed – and always will.

This ruling feels like a deliberate oversimplification of something deeply human and complex. And when you erase nuance, you endanger lives.

It’s okay not to have all the answers right now. But what’s not okay is pretending that complex identities can be legislated away with a checkbox. That’s not justice. That’s not protection for women. That’s not helping anyone.

To everyone directly affected by this: I see you. I stand with you. You deserve safety, dignity, and the right to exist fully as you are.

As a small gesture of solidarity, I’m offering a pro bono website glow-up for a small to mid-sized charity that supports trans women’s rights. If that’s you — or you know a charity doing powerful work that could use some love and design support — drop me a message.

🩷🩵

⚡ Font Spotlight: Squartiqa ⚡

Speed, agility, and a modern edge—that’s Squartiqa. This futuristic font has sharp angles and a sleek, high-tech feel, making it perfect for cutting-edge sports brands, fitness challenges, and any design that’s all about movement and momentum.

For Active April, I'm celebrating movement through colour! 🎨🌈 Nothing beats the energy of a brisk walk with a bold, colourful view. 💙💛💖

#ActiveApril #ActiveDesign #VibrantVibes #MoveWithColour #OutdoorEnergy

A static page can’t always capture the energy of your cause. Adding short, impactful videos or subtle GIFs can create movement and show your charity in action—whether it’s runners fundraising, volunteers at work, or smiles from those you support.

✨ Tip: Keep load times in check—host videos on YouTube and embed them = smooth experience!

🎓 Font Spotlight: Princetown 🎓

Think college sports, team jerseys, and all-American varsity vibes—that's Princetown in a nutshell! With its bold, blocky letters and strong presence, this font adds a sense of tradition and competitive spirit. It’s the perfect choice for any design that needs a touch of determination and team spirit!

In honour of Active April, I'm sharing colour palettes inspired by movement! First up: yoga, where calm meets strength. 🧘‍♀️ These muted, earthy palette takes inspiration from natural tones, warm neutrals, and soft greens, creating a sense of serenity and flow—just like a perfect sun salutation.

Would you use these colour palettes in your designs? 🍂✨

#ActiveApril #ColourInspo #YogaVibes #EarthyTones #DesignWithBalance

In honour of Active April lets get some movement in your websites! Todays tip is add animation to your text. Fonts can have energy too! Experiment with bold, slanted, or slightly irregular typefaces to add motion and excitement. Animated text effects, like words that slide or expand on hover, can also bring key messages to life.

✨ Tip: Keep legibility in mind—dynamic typography should never compromise readability!

#WebDesignTips #ActiveApril #CharityWebsites

"Design is a way to transform the sad world around us into something that makes sense, that gives energy, that helps people to dream." ✨

Good design isn’t just about making things look pretty—it’s about creating clarity, energy, and hope. Whether it’s a charity website that connects people to vital support or a visual identity that inspires action, design has the power to lift, guide, and empower.

Let’s keep designing for change. 💡💖

#DesignForGood #CreativeEnergy #WebDesignWithPurpose #ActiveApril

Case Study: Fund Her Tri – From a Light Touch to a Full Transformation 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️
What started as a light touch makeover turned into a full-scale website redevelopment—and I couldn’t be prouder of the final result! 💥

When Fund Her Tri first came to me, they wanted a few design tweaks. But as their mission to advocate for gender diversity in triathlon grew, so did their website needs. Enter Phase 2:

✅ Restructured navigation for a smoother user experience
✅ New pages highlighting their advocacy and impact
✅ Hundreds of new images showcasing the strength and spirit of their community
✅ And of course… it’s beautiful! ✨

A website should grow with your mission—and this one now truly reflects the power of @fundhertriuk .

Check it out at www.fundhertri.org

#ActiveApril #WebDesignForGood #FundHerTri #TriathlonCommunity #WebsiteGlowUp

🏆 Font Spotlight: Sports World 🏆

If fonts had a finishing line, Sports World would be sprinting across it in first place! With its bold, dynamic lines and classic varsity style, this font screams energy, movement, and motivation. Perfect for sports brands, charity challenges, or any design that needs a get-up-and-go attitude!

Would you use this for your next project? Let me know! 👇

#FontInspiration #ActiveApril #SportsWorldFont #DesignInMotion

In honour of Active April lets get some movement in your websites! Todays tip is add subtle scroll animation to your website.

Smooth fade-ins, parallax effects, and image reveals can add a sense of movement without overwhelming visitors. This keeps users engaged and guides them naturally through your story.

✨ Tip: Use animations sparingly—too much movement can be distracting!

#WebDesignTips #ActiveApril #CharityWebsites

✨ "A line is a dot that went for a walk. Movement is the transition of forms, the link between static elements." ✨

Design isn’t just about what you see, it’s about how it flows, how it moves the eye, and how it connects ideas. Just like a runner pounding the pavement or a dancer finding rhythm, great design carries energy, guiding the viewer effortlessly from one point to the next.

#DesignInMotion #CreativeFlow #WebDesignInspiration #ActiveApril

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Business is booming here at Made by Katie, and I’ve got some BIG news to share! 🎉 I’ve expanded the team to keep up with all the amazing projects coming in.

Introducing my new team of tiny magical unicorns 🦄✨! They’re dedicated to making sure every website we create is as magical and beautiful as can be. These unicorns have been working hard to add that extra sparkle to each design. I’m so excited to have them on board.

But wait… there’s more! 👀

Happy April Fools' Day! 😜 (I’m still the one working on your websites 😉)

This week has been a whirlwind of web design work for @samssuperheroestherapydogs, and I’m feeling like a superhero myself! 🤭

There’s nothing like helping bring a vision to life ✨ it’s going to be a stunning website complete with a variety of cape wearing super animals (because that’s what happens when you give me creative license!)

My little girl wanted in on the action too! So here’s her superhero moment. 🦸‍♀️✨

Have a super weekend everyone x

Clean, modern, and effortlessly cool—Acherus Grotesque is the perfect sans-serif font for a fresh, minimalist website. 💻🤍

If you’re looking for a typeface that’s simple yet full of personality, this one’s a winner. Sleek, stylish, and super easy to read—what’s not to love? 🌿 #SpringCleanYourWebsite #FontInspo #AcherusGrotesque

I feel like I spend half my life convincing her to get in the bath, and then the other half convincing her to get out 🛁

🌸 Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home… or just for spring! 🧹✨

Your website deserves a refresh too! Decluttering your design, updating your content, and making sure everything runs smoothly should be a year-round habit—not just a seasonal one. 💻🌿

When was the last time you gave your website a little TLC? #SpringCleanYourWebsite #FreshStart #DigitalDeclutter

💜 Today is Purple Day—a day to raise awareness of epilepsy. 💜

Did you know it’s estimated that 1 in 100 people live with epilepsy? Yet, there’s still a lot of misunderstanding surrounding the condition. Today, let’s help break the stigma and raise awareness for those affected.

We can also show our support for amazing charities like Sam's Superheroes, who are doing incredible work to raise awareness and provide support for families effected by Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome. 💜✨

Are you wearing purple today? Let’s spread the word and show our support! #PurpleDay #EpilepsyAwareness #1in100 #SamsSuperheroes

Tiny splashes of colour

#colorpalette #color #colors #graphicdesign #design #colorinspiration #colourpalette #colorscheme #branding #colorful #colortheory #designinspiration #colour #brandidentity #pantone #inspiration #graphicdesigner

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5 Things Your Charity Website Needs to Engage Visitors and Drive Donations

The Importance of Transparency in Charity Fundraising Appeals

The Changing Role of Social Media in Charity Communications

The Mighty Button: Why Calls to Action Power Up Your Charity Website

DIY or Professional: How to Decide Who Should Build Your Charity Website

10 Heart-warming Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas for Charities

Building your own website for your charity

How to Write the Perfect ‘About Us’ Page for Your Charity

Mobile Marvels: Why Your Charity Website Needs to Shine on Mobile

New Year, New You, New Website: Time to Refresh Your Charity's Online Presence

A Year in Reflection: My First Year as Made by Katie

What is the Best Free Website Builder for a Nonprofit or Charity?

12 Days of Giving: Creative Ways Charities Can Spread Holiday Cheer

Small Business Saturday – Why Supporting Small Matters

7 Signs Your Charity Needs a New Website

Take the Stress Out of Christmas Content Creation

What is the Best Domain for a Charity?

5 Common Charity Website Problems (and How to Fix Them)

Boo-tiful Fundraising: 10 Spooktacular Ideas for Your Charity this Halloween

How to Create a Charity Website That Reflects Your Brand and Values

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5 Things Your Charity Website Needs to Engage Visitors and Drive Donations

The Importance of Transparency in Charity Fundraising Appeals

The Changing Role of Social Media in Charity Communications

The Mighty Button: Why Calls to Action Power Up Your Charity Website

DIY or Professional: How to Decide Who Should Build Your Charity Website

10 Heart-warming Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas for Charities

Building your own website for your charity

How to Write the Perfect ‘About Us’ Page for Your Charity

Mobile Marvels: Why Your Charity Website Needs to Shine on Mobile

New Year, New You, New Website: Time to Refresh Your Charity's Online Presence

A Year in Reflection: My First Year as Made by Katie

What is the Best Free Website Builder for a Nonprofit or Charity?

12 Days of Giving: Creative Ways Charities Can Spread Holiday Cheer

Small Business Saturday – Why Supporting Small Matters

7 Signs Your Charity Needs a New Website

Take the Stress Out of Christmas Content Creation

What is the Best Domain for a Charity?

5 Common Charity Website Problems (and How to Fix Them)

Boo-tiful Fundraising: 10 Spooktacular Ideas for Your Charity this Halloween

How to Create a Charity Website That Reflects Your Brand and Values

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About me
Blog

Web design & build
Brand design
Social media mangagement
Learn how to build your own website

Let's talk
Every project starts with a chat.
Drop me a message and lets make some magic.
hello@made-by-katie.com