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The Secret Life of a Web Designer

Practical website tips and personal stories for small business owners in Montana, Utah, and beyond.

Why I Still Design Websites for Bozeman Small Businesses After Moving to Salt Lake City

My web design journey began in Bozeman, Montana. As a computer science student at MSU, I thrived in web design classes and discovered my career pathway to pursuing website design full time after graduating.

Businesses in Bozeman are naturally connected with commeraderie.

Photographers team up with social media managers. Coffee shops host Bible studies. Juice shops join in on art walks.

Designing websites in Bozeman is a special experience to me because I get to join the family of small business owners trying to support one another in the local economy.

Moving out to Salt Lake City this year, I immedietly could feel the difference in business culture. To put it simply, Utah is overflowing with businesses. I had to say farewell to the “everyone knows everyone” feel.

Thanks to the remote-work world, I was able to continuing serving the Bozeman area as a web designer from afar. My heart remains with Bozeman small businesses, even if my mailing address is different.

Teamwork and community are everything within and outside of the website world. A great website is the result of good photography, copywriting, business strategy, and brand design. I may be a coding master, but I’m not meant to master every piece of the puzzle. Neither are you. That’s why we need each other.

If you're a small business in Bozeman and you're needing a website face lift, I'd love to support you with my web design services. You can check out my services and learn more here.

I’m thankful for remote work that allows me to serve both Bozeman and Salt Lake City. And I’m on a continual journey to build real friendships with other business owners who support one another, dream together, and do good work in their communities. None of us have it all figured out, but together, we’re making a meaningful impact right where we are.

Lauren Brackman smiling outdoors while holding her black fluffy puppy, featured on a graphic with text reading Ways to Work with Me
Apple MacBook laptop on a wooden desk with welcome screen displayed
Website design for Peninsula Saltwater Guide Service in Homer Alaska, featuring bold ocean imagery, family-friendly branding, and trip options for fishing and hunting
Gilmore Girls inspired website design mockup displayed on a laptop in front of a Stars Hollow style gazebo decorated for autumn festival
Woman bundled in a black winter coat taking a selfie while walking on a snowy street in Utah
MacBook Air on a dining table with Canva open on the screen for website and design projects, next to a vase of fresh pink lilies

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