Question 1

Do you only work with Squarespace websites?

Accepted Answer

For website builds and redesigns, yes. Squarespace is the platform I specialise in and where I can guarantee the result — beautiful, easy to manage, and powerful enough for ecommerce, bookings and memberships. If you are currently on Wix, WordPress or GoDaddy, migration is included. For ongoing digital partnerships, I work with businesses on any platform.

Question 2

Are you the editor of High Flying Design Magazine?

Accepted Answer

I am. High Flying Design is an online magazine for female founders — real stories, real thinking, and real women worth knowing about. Ranked #8 in FeedSpot's Top 50 Women's Magazines 2025 and 2026. If you found your way here through the magazine, welcome. The web design and digital partnership work sit alongside it. Same thinking, different application.

Question 3

What did you do before web design?

Accepted Answer

More than people expect. Before going freelance I spent four years at ThoughtLDR, a specialist thought leadership agency, working my way from PR and communications executive to assistant director. I worked across enterprise accounts including Mercedes-Benz, Monotype and Jitterbit — running LinkedIn programmes, writing for C-suite founders, and building positioning strategies that help businesses become known for something. That background is why working with me feels different to hiring a web designer. I think about your whole digital presence, not just the page in front of me.

Question 4

Do you offer consultancy without doing the build?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you have your own designer or developer but want strategic input on structure, messaging, user experience or project direction, I can work as a consultant. This suits larger businesses, brands, councils and non-profits who have internal teams but want an experienced strategic eye on the work.

Question 5

Do you work with businesses outside Essex?

Accepted Answer

Yes — I am based in Chelmsford, Essex but work with clients across the UK and internationally. Everything is managed online.

Hi, I’m Shannon.

I’m the founder & editor of High Flying Design magazine and a marketing consultant for founders & busy small businesses. Based in Essex.