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When your interior design website shows up when your ideal client is searching, your business becomes unstoppable.

Instead of stressing about your next project (because it's already booked) you can focus on what you do best—create amazing spaces.

Optimizing your website for SEO will change your life.

It may sound dramatic, but it's true.

Hi, I’m Mel—Interior Designer and
a Branding, Marketing & SEO Expert. 

When I started my interior design business, Happy Place Interiors, almost 10 years ago, I had already spent 20 years in advertising, marketing, and branding. You’d think that background would make marketing my own business easy—but I quickly realized it’s a whole different story when it’s your money on the line, not a big client’s endless budget.
 

That’s why I leaned hard into SEO.
I knew the time and effort I invested would pay off—and it did.

And it did.
SEO changed everything.

  • It kept me busy with clients.

  • It opened doors to media opportunities.

  • It saved me hundreds (probably thousands) in advertising costs.
     

How do I know it was all SEO that made this happen?
Because I never ran ads anywhere.
And my Instagram following?
Tiny.
Yet my business kept growing.
My clients kept telling me they found me on Google.
 

After years of proof in my own business,
I developed the SEO STAR Framework™—a simple way to make SEO easy to understand and apply to your website, so you can finally be in control of your success.

 

Now I want to share it with other interior designers so they can experience the same type of success. Google and AI are out there working for anyone who knows how to harness them—and the benefits of organic traffic and consistent growth are waiting.
 

Are you ready to take control of your success and start attracting the clients you’ve been dreaming of?

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Introducing THE DESIGNER'S BLUEPRINT:
 

WEBSITE SEO STAR 
MASTERCLASS

An on-demand comprehensive SEO course for all tech levels to get your website found, trusted, and working for you.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF...

  • You’re an interior designer, home stager, or home organizer who wants to get found online without paying thousands for SEO help.
     

  • You’ve heard about SEO but avoided it because it felt too techy or overwhelming.
     

  • You’re tired of relying only on Instagram and referrals to get clients.
     

  • You want a comprehensive blueprint to be found online.
     

  • You know AI is changing things and you want to stay ahead of the curve.

IF YOUR TECH LEVELS ARE...

  • I’m not techy—I’m creative!” 
    Perfect. This course translates tech into clear action steps.

     

  • “I’m tech-anxious but willing to try” 
    This workshop was built with you in mind.

     

  • “I can follow tutorials if they’re clear and simple” 
    That’s exactly how this course is designed.

     

  • “I’d rather decorate a room than click a dozen tech buttons” 
    Same. That’s why we made this course as click-light as possible.

     

  • “I’m techy, bring it on.” 
    Excellent, you'll speed through the Workshop.

YOU'LL RECEIVE:

A proven, step-by-step easy-to-understand and follow blueprint to get your interior design website found and trusted by Google, Ai and your ideal clients.
 

  • Five easy-to-follow Modules designed for creatives
     

  • Instant access—so you can learn and take action on your own time
     

  • A full Workbook with tools like checklists, prompts, and examples that make SEO finally make sense
     

  • NO MORE SEO-OVERWHELM OR CONFUSION
     

  • CLIENTS SEEKING YOU OUT

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Happy Place Interiors is my Interior Design Firm, based in Minneapolis, MN.

Happy Place Interiors ranks in Google Ai Overviews and on Page 1.

By Setting Up Your WEBSITE WITH SEO
You Will:

Start showing up where your dream clients are already searching

Start building trust and authority

Feel confident knowing your website is working for you

Take clear, simple steps toward long-term visibility

Set yourself up for consistent leads and meaningful projects

WEBITE SEO STAR™ MASTERCLASS 
BREAKDOWN

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1

OVERVIEW & AI

You'll learn the overarching concept of SEO, why it's crucial for easy success and what's new in 2025.

Then, you'll lay the foundation for visibility by getting your website noticed by Google. You’ll run a quick visibility check, submit your site and set up key accounts—your first steps to being found.

2

BE TRUSTED

Discover how to be relevant to your ideal clients. You’ll learn about keywords, long-tail keywords, phrases, and questions. You'll learn about tools find the right words, where, and how, to use them, that speaks your ideal clients language—and gets Google’s attention.

3

BE RELEVANT

Lay the groundwork for long-term credibility which is more important than ever. Discover simple ways to boost your authority, position yourself as an expert, and help both Google and your future clients feel confident choosing you.

4

BE SEEN

You'll learn the overarching concept of SEO, why it's crucial for easy success and what's new in 2025.

Then, you'll lay the foundation for visibility by getting your website noticed by Google. You’ll run a quick visibility check, submit your site and set up key accounts—your first steps to being found.

5

STRATEGY & MAINTENACE

Discover how to be relevant to your ideal clients. You’ll learn about keywords, long-tail keywords, phrases, and questions. You'll learn about tools find the right words, where, and how, to use them, that speaks your ideal clients language—and gets Google’s attention.

Estimated time to complete the MASTERCLASS: 8-12 Hours


Only $597
INSTANT & LIFETIME ACCESS 

Getting visible online is one of the smartest ways to take control of your business.
With the right SEO setup, you can attract more of the right clients, grow your momentum,
and build a steady path to success—on your terms.
FAQ

1. I’m not tech-savvy—can I still do this?
Yes! This workshop was created for beginners. You’ll get simple, step-by-step guidance with zero jargon and no coding.

 

2. Is this just information, or will I actually be doing something?
You’ll take action every single day. By the end, your site will be submitted to Google, your business profile will be live, and you’ll have started optimizing real content.

 

3. What if I don’t have a website yet?
No problem! You’ll still learn how SEO works and how to set things up the right way when you do launch.

 

4. Do I need to write blog posts to benefit from SEO?
Nope. Blogging is helpful (and encouraged later), but this workshop focuses on foundational SEO you can implement even without a blog. I don't even have a blog... yet.

 

5. Will this help me get found locally?
Yes! You’ll set up your Google Business Profile and learn how to target keywords your local clients are searching for.

 

6. What makes this different from YouTube tutorials or free SEO tips online?
Free tips online are often scattered and surface-level—designed to keep you searching for more. This workshop gives you a clear, beginner-friendly foundation built just for interior designers. You’ll learn the core concepts and take smart, simple steps right away—so you know exactly what to focus on now and what to grow into later.

 

7. What’s included when I sign up?
You’ll get instant access to 3 on-demand video lessons, simple worksheets, and practical tools you can use right away—plus lifetime access to revisit anytime.

 

8. Can I do this if I’ve already done some SEO?
Absolutely. If you’ve dabbled but never felt like you really got it, this will give you clarity and structure to build on. In addition this workshop talks about what makes SEO different in 2025.
 

9. Will this workshop help with AI search results too?
Yes! We cover how Google’s AI-powered answers work in 2025—and what you can do now to build visibility and trust in that new landscape.

10. What website platform or builder does this workshop support?
This workshop focuses on SEO strategy that applies to any website platform—whether you're using Squarespace, Wix, Showit, or WordPress.

While specific steps (like where to enter keywords or connect Google tools) may look slightly different, the workshop gives clear explanations and universal actions you can take no matter what platform you’re on. Plus, the goal is to help you understand what to do and why, so you’re confident applying it anywhere—now and in the future.

SEO HAS THE HIGHEST ROI.
Just one payment of $597
INSTANT & LIFETIME ACCESS 

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Clients who love you.
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