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How to boost your online donations

Want to get more online donations? Here's how to do it.

Dec 7, 20234 min read

What should be in your charity’s website navigation menu?

"Craft a seamless website journey with strategic navigation. Start with a user-friendly menu—essential for a lasting impression!

Nov 17, 20235 min read

Do charities need a website?

Do charities need a website? Well, in short—yes! And I’m about to tell you why.

Nov 13, 20233 min read

How to Create an Accessible Colour Scheme for Your Charity or Non profit Website

Enhance your charity or nonprofit website's accessibility with our guide on creating an inclusive color scheme. Learn the principles and bes

Oct 27, 20234 min read

Top Tips for using images on your charity website

Let's dive into the art of using images on your charity website, exploring how they can amplify your message, avoid common pitfalls, and ult

Oct 21, 20235 min read

What makes a good charity website?

Discover what makes a good charity website with easy-to-implement tips that boost engagement, build trust, and make your cause shine online.

Oct 21, 20235 min read

Charities, Boost Donations & Engagement: Craft the Perfect Website User Journey

A few quick tips on how you can create a user journey that's effective and engaging.

Sep 18, 20234 min read

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

Spring clean your website—starting with your fonts! ✨

When it comes to web design, less is more—and that starts with your typeface. A clean, simple font keeps your site looking modern, professional, and easy to navigate. 🖥️🤍

Our new favourite family activity! We’ve been about five times now and we love it 🥰 I’ve still not made it to the top yet but definitely getting higher each time.

tep away from the screen—it’s time to reconnect with nature! 🌿🌎

Today is International Day of Forests, the perfect excuse to swap your desk for the great outdoors. A walk in the woods isn’t just good for the soul. it’s the ultimate creativity reset. Fresh air, peaceful surroundings, and a break from the digital world? Yes, please! 🍃💚

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How to boost your online donations

What should be in your charity’s website navigation menu?

Do charities need a website?

How to Create an Accessible Colour Scheme for Your Charity or Non profit Website

Top Tips for using images on your charity website

What makes a good charity website?

Charities, Boost Donations & Engagement: Craft the Perfect Website User Journey

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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