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I’m Mikala, a digital designer, branding specialist, and small business owner myself—so I understand the challenges from both sides! I help start-ups and small businesses build a strong, professional online presence with affordable website design, expert branding, and SEO strategies that actually work. Whether your site needs a refresh, your brand needs clarity, or you just want a bit of guidance on where to start, I’m here to help—no jargon, no overwhelm. I genuinely care about the businesses I work with and love nothing more than seeing my clients grow and gain confidence in their brand. I offer practical, down-to-earth advice, tailored packages, and support every step of the way—because I know what it’s like to build something from the ground up. So, if you’re looking for a web designer who understands small business life (and makes the process feel simple and supportive), let’s chat!…I’m Mikala, a digital designer, branding specialist, and small business owner myself—so I understand the challenges from both sides! I help start-ups and small businesses build a strong, professional online presence with affordable website design, expert branding, and SEO strategies that actually work. Whether your site needs a refresh, your brand needs clarity, or you just want a bit of guidance on where to start, I’m here to help—no jargon, no overwhelm. I genuinely care about the businesses I work with and love nothing more than seeing my clients grow and gain confidence in their brand. I offer practical, down-to-earth advice, tailored packages, and support every step of the way—because I know what it’s like to build something from the ground up. So, if you’re looking for a web designer who understands small business life (and makes the process feel simple and supportive), let’s chat!

Mikala O’Connor

Web Designer, Brand Designer, Copywriter, +3

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I’m Mikala, a digital designer, branding specialist, and small business owner myself—so I understand the challenges from both sides! I help start-ups and small businesses build a strong, professional online presence with affordable website design, expert branding, and SEO strategies that actually work. Whether your site needs a refresh, your brand needs clarity, or you just want a bit of guidance on where to start, I’m here to help—no jargon, no overwhelm. I genuinely care about the businesses I work with and love nothing more than seeing my clients grow and gain confidence in their brand. I offer practical, down-to-earth advice, tailored packages, and support every step of the way—because I know what it’s like to build something from the ground up. So, if you’re looking for a web designer who understands small business life (and makes the process feel simple and supportive), let’s chat!…I’m Mikala, a digital designer, branding specialist, and small business owner myself—so I understand the challenges from both sides! I help start-ups and small businesses build a strong, professional online presence with affordable website design, expert branding, and SEO strategies that actually work. Whether your site needs a refresh, your brand needs clarity, or you just want a bit of guidance on where to start, I’m here to help—no jargon, no overwhelm. I genuinely care about the businesses I work with and love nothing more than seeing my clients grow and gain confidence in their brand. I offer practical, down-to-earth advice, tailored packages, and support every step of the way—because I know what it’s like to build something from the ground up. So, if you’re looking for a web designer who understands small business life (and makes the process feel simple and supportive), let’s chat!

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I’m Mikala, a digital designer, branding specialist, and small business owner myself—so I understand the challenges from both sides!

I help start-ups and small businesses build a strong, professional online presence with affordable website design, expert branding, and SEO strategies that actually work. Whether your site needs a refresh, your brand needs clarity, or you just want a bit of guidance on where to start, I’m here to help—no jargon, no overwhelm.

I genuinely care about the businesses I work with and love nothing more than seeing my clients grow and gain confidence in their brand. I offer practical, down-to-earth advice, tailored packages, and support every step of the way—because I know what it’s like to build something from the ground up.

So, if you’re looking for a web designer who understands small business life (and makes the process feel simple and supportive), let’s chat!

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Copywriter, Marketing and Digital Designer at Moon Digital Designs

January 1, 2015 - Present

Design and develop custom, responsive websites for small and medium businesses using Wix and WordPress; build conversion-focused designs; implement brand-aligned visual identities; optimise SEO and performance; provide ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting; design social media content and marketing content.

Head of ICT and Teacher of Digital Media at Various Secondary Schools

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015

Led ICT strategy and taught Digital Media across multiple secondary schools, delivering engaging lessons and supporting digital curriculum development.