This is a website redesign of an old personal project I made, and I just recently concluded it (2 weeks ago) It's one befitting for a small food business, and I just wrapped it up.
Just as I would do for my clients, I conducted a deep study on the website's old look to spot the loopholes and issues holding it back from getting customers.
I found a couple of issues, and it was massive. To sum it up, the previous look:
- lacked a compelling copy and crucial info
- only emphasized on the flavours of their product
- had no convincing proof
- didn't represent the brand
So, I decided to change that. I conducted keyword and competitor research to:
- see what customers call their products
- understand the industry standard
- find relevant keywords
- discover what works and chances we can take advantage of.
Fast forward to the conclusion of the project, I had taken a poor website into an actual sales machine by:
- adding a compelling copy that talked about the flavour and value they bring
- redesigning the UI while keeping it navigational for a better user experience
- enhanced the hero section to include value + flavour + attention-worthy design.
- integrating the keywords and other SEO setups
- made the website responsive across all screens.
- optimized the homepage to flow with the conversion funnel
- adding FAQs, testimonials and customer count to build trust and authenticity
- made the site represent the brand in every way.
A website redesign isn't only about changing the UI; it's about enhancing and re-optimizing a website to bring in and convert more leads into paying customers. Looking at this one, I got it well done.
Meriot personal portfolio Website Homepage showcase
A portfolio website designed to turn personal expertise into a strong digital presence.
The goal was to create a website that communicates experience, personality, expertise, and credibility within the first few seconds.
I focused on:
Clear positioning and personal branding
Strong visual hierarchy
Editorial-style typography
Project-focused storytelling
UX/Product Design service presentation
Testimonials and social proof
Clear CTA for potential clients
Responsive, conversion-focused layouts
The visual direction combines minimal typography, bold imagery, dark/light sections, and subtle interactions to give the portfolio a distinctive personality without making it difficult to navigate.
Team Sections: Professional Only or Professional + Personal?
A team section can build trust in different ways.
Version A - Professional. Focuses on the coaches’ professional experience - their expertise, years of practice, and approach to working with clients.
Version B - Professional + Personal. Keeps this information but adds a Weekend Mode with personal photos, interests, and small stories about life outside work.
For a coaching website, both sides matter: expertise shows competence, while personality helps visitors feel a human connection.
Which version would make you more likely to choose a coach?