Websites that grow businesses

Your website shouldn't just sit online — it should work for you. I redesign websites to bring in more visitors, win more enquiries and support the next stage of your business.

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The problem

The world has changed
— most websites haven't

Today, people search on Google and ChatGPT, compare before choosing and expect to book or request a proposal in just a few clicks. If your website doesn’t keep up with this, you’re losing clients.

Sound familiar?

  • People searching for what you offer can't find you on Google or in AI tools

  • Your website looks dated and doesn't work well on mobile

  • You get visitors, but the enquiries never come

  • Requests and bookings still rely on phone calls and messages

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Solutions

Your website can be your best employee

It attracts, informs, answers questions, brings in enquiries and shows you what's working. Every day, around the clock.

  • 01

    Design and structure built around you

    A website that looks as modern and credible as your business really is

  • 02

    More people finding you

    Get found on Google, ChatGPT and other AI tools by the people searching for what you offer

  • 03

    More visitors getting in touch

    Clear paths, calls to action and easy ways to reach you, all designed to turn visitors into enquiries

  • 04

    Less manual work

    New enquiries answered and requests and bookings handled automatically, so you spend less time on admin

  • 05

    Instant bookings

    Clients book appointments and reservations straight from your website, in a few clicks

  • 06

    Results you can track

    The key numbers that show what's working and where there's room to grow

About

Where code meets results

Mariana Marcelino

I'm Mariana. I redesign websites so your business looks the way it really is: modern and credible. So it shows up when people search for what you offer. And so every visitor has a clear path to becoming a client.

I started out in marketing, learning what makes people trust a brand. Since 2018 I've worked in software development, building digital products for companies of every size and sector. And I run my own business. So I think like a marketer, build like a developer and make decisions like a business owner.

All without agency overheads, and with a more personal, flexible way of working. Focused on what really matters: making your website work for your business.

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Testimonials

Mariana was recommended to me to redesign my website, and the result exceeded my expectations. The whole process was a model of rigour, clarity and true collaboration. What stood out most was her ability to balance form and function so well.

Mariana didn't just create something visually appealing: she created a digital experience perfectly aligned with my professional identity. Her communication throughout the project was also exceptional.

Valeria Duplat Founder @ Oporto Paper Conservation

Mariana took on an end-to-end project for Softingal and managed both the client and the entire process exceptionally well. She transformed our client's digital presence into a modern, intuitive experience, while handling constantly changing requirements, feedback and priorities with remarkable ease.

I highly recommend Mariana for any project that requires technical skill, autonomy in project management and excellent communication.

Andreia Vieira CEO @ Softingal

Mariana always had an extraordinarily positive attitude, worked excellently with the Marketing team and always met her deadlines. Her work was flawless, and the care she put into everything she did was obvious.

She was also always willing to explore areas that were less familiar to her and to find solutions to complex integration problems. I highly recommend Mariana for any web development project.

Douglas Lemon Head of Brand & Creative @ Alviere

Plans

Not every business is at the same stage

Whether you're ready to transform your website or just exploring what's possible, you'll find the right path here.

Fresh Look

Build trust with every visitor

750€

Websites of up to 4 pages, more pages on request

Includes

  • A new design that keeps your current structure and content
  • Clearer visual hierarchy and easier reading
  • Optimised for mobile
  • Launch of your new website
  • A report on where to grow next

Homepage Redesign · Free

Not sure where to start?

See the potential before you invest. I'll redesign your homepage and email you a personalised report on what to improve.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What problems do you help solve?

The most common ones are:

  1. An outdated website: it doesn’t reflect the quality of your work and puts clients off before they get to know you.
  2. Visitors but no enquiries: people land on the website but leave without asking for a quote or booking.
  3. Low visibility: your business doesn’t show up on Google or in answers from ChatGPT and other AI tools.
  4. Manual work: time lost answering the same questions and handling requests and bookings by hand.
  5. No data: not knowing where clients come from or what’s working.
  6. No website of your own: relying only on social media or third-party platforms.
What kind of businesses do you work with?

I work with businesses in every sector, but I mostly help those that rely on enquiries and bookings and where each new client is worth a lot, such as: clinics (medical, dental, aesthetic, physiotherapy, psychology), law firms, accounting firms, holiday rental businesses, restaurants, estate agents, gyms and fitness studios, architecture practices or building and renovation companies. In these businesses, clients research and compare before choosing, so a website that builds trust and makes it easy to get in touch has a direct impact on revenue. Often, just a few new clients are enough for the website to pay for itself.

How much does a professional website cost?

It depends on what the website needs to do for your business. I work with fixed, transparent prices:

  1. Homepage redesign, free: to see my work on your own website, with no commitment.
  2. Fresh Look, 750€: a new design keeping your current structure and content, for websites of up to 4 pages.
  3. Enquiry Engine, from 1 800€: a custom website built to generate enquiries, with optimisation for Google and AI, forms, automation and metrics.

The final price is fixed in the proposal before we start. I explain what drives the price in this article: how much a professional website costs.

Will my website show up on Google, ChatGPT and other AI tools?

I prepare the website for it. For Google: a fast, mobile-first website with well-defined titles, descriptions and structured data, and content that answers what your clients search for. For ChatGPT and other AI tools: clear information about what you do, for whom and where, direct answers to your clients’ questions and open access for these tools’ crawlers. Nobody can guarantee the top spot or a recommendation, but these are the factors that matter most. I explain it all in this article: how to get into ChatGPT’s answers.

How does the process work?

It’s simple, with no surprises:

  1. Intro call: a 30-minute call to understand your business and what you need.
  2. Proposal: you get the scope, timeline and fixed price in writing.
  3. Design: I present the website design and we refine it together until it’s right.
  4. Build and launch: I build the website, test it on every device and publish it.
  5. Handover: you get the logins and a short training session to edit your content.
How long does it take to build a new website?

The free homepage redesign is ready in 2 days. Fresh Look takes about a week. For the Enquiry Engine, the timeline depends on how complex the project is and is set out in the proposal.

What if I don’t like the result?

Nothing gets built until you’ve approved the design. Two rounds of revisions are included to adjust whatever you need, and we stay in touch throughout, so there are no surprises at the end. If you’d like to start with no commitment, the free homepage redesign shows you my work before you invest.

What do I need to prepare?

Very little. To start, all I need is a link to your current website (if you have one), an idea of what you want to achieve and a few websites you like for reference. During the project I’ll ask you for the text and photos you’d like to use and access to your domain to publish the website. If you don’t have everything ready, that’s fine: we’ll work out what’s missing together.

Do you only work in Lisbon, or with clients elsewhere?

I’m based in Lisbon but work remotely with businesses all over Portugal, from Porto to the Algarve and the islands, and abroad. The whole process runs over video calls, email and messages, in English or Portuguese. If you’re in the Lisbon area, we can also meet in person.

Can I update the website myself once it’s live?

Yes, you get a dashboard to edit the areas that change often, such as a blog, events, projects or news, without depending on anyone. For bigger changes, like the core content, images or design, I’m here to help. I recommend keeping it up to date, with content, security and performance in good shape, because that’s what keeps it working for your business. If you’d like, I can support you, with options tailored to you and no obligation. The website’s code and access to the domain and hosting are yours from day one: if you ever want to switch providers, you’ll already have everything with you.

Let's start with a conversation

We'll look at where your website could do better and talk through the right next step. No cost, no commitment.