About Hot Lizard Designs – Strategic Squarespace Websites for Small Businesses
Meet Kati — Your Squarespace Expert
Founder & Principal Consultant
Hi, I’m Kati. I help small businesses around the world get beautiful, high-performing Squarespace websites — fast. Since 2014, I’ve delivered over 500 websites that not only look great but are designed to drive results and support real business growth.
I started Hot Lizard Designs after seeing too many small businesses spend thousands on websites they couldn’t update, didn’t understand, or that failed to achieve their goals. I realised that creating a website isn’t just about design — it’s about understanding how a business works, how customers behave, and how to communicate value clearly.
My approach is different because of my background. I combine business management and strategy (MBA), European business and languages (BA Hons), training and development, digital marketing, and research into how small businesses adopt and use websites.
This mix of expertise means I don’t just make websites that look good — I build sites that are structured to support your business objectives, communicate your value effectively, and are simple for you to manage.
Every decision, from site architecture to content layout, is informed by experience and research, ensuring your website is a tool for growth, not just decoration.
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“Kati went above and beyond. She demonstrated a high level of commitment and professionalism while working on my website. The service level and the speed getting things done was absolutely fantastic!”
Federico Hencker
Green Road Recording Studio, Costa Rica
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“Absolutely stellar experience with Hot Lizard Designs. Kati helped me redesign my website for mobile responsibility and change a page to a different layout. I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out, my website looks 10x more professional with the redesign!”
JD Pevateaux
SherpAS, USA
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“Our website was re-designed by Hot Lizard Designs and looks stunning. Kati had the patience to listen attentively to our requests and made sure all our needs were covered. I would happily recommend her to someone in need of a new, modern website.”
Martha Felix
Sarria, UK
Credentials & Recognition
Since day one, Hot Lizard Designs has been committed to empowering small businesses with web design that makes a real difference. This work has been recognized by Squarespace, respected colleagues in the design community, and local business associations - validation that keeps us motivated to serve you with the same care and expertise.
Circle Member
Expert Status
Top Level Designer
Circle Gold Partner
Best Business Owner/Operator Runner Up
City of Wanneroo Business Awards 2021
Digital Pioneer Finalist
City of Stirling Business Awards 2021
Premier Squarespace Web Designer Award
Be Aligned Web Design 2021
Qualifications
MBA (Merit)
University of Liverpool, UK
BA (Hons) European Business Management with Languages
University of Abertay, Dundee, UK
Publications
Attitudes and behaviours of small business owners towards website adoption
ResearchGate (5,000+ reads)
Six tips for thriving in a one-person business
www.smallbusiness.co.uk
Understanding what customers really want
ResearchGate (1,200+ reads)
Achieving performance targets and reducing staff turnover in a not-for-profit organisation
ResearchGate (750+ reads) & Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Management Studies
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you’re launching a new business, rebranding, or finally fixing a website that isn’t working, I’d love to hear about your project. Every project starts with a simple conversation about your business, goals, and whether Hot Lizard Designs is the right fit.