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A simple blog became a booming business within a year!

Getting this business started almost 20 years ago took a whole lotta hustle — so I know what it’s like! I know how many late nights, long hours — and, let’s face it, occasional cold martinis — go into launching your business, your book, your brand… I’ve done it! I want to help you expand your story because I know what it means to you.

Ready to make some magic?

(Sure, it's work, but it feels like sorcery.)

With just an email or two, we can get a project started that can capture leads, promote your book, or even change your business.

Let's Talk!

I would 100% recommend Moxie and will definitely be returning for all my design and marketing needs!

I’m… “I would 100% recommend Moxie and will definitely be returning for all my design and marketing needs!”

Allison Gill
MSW Media
San Diego, CA

Joelle will make all your web design dreams come true.

Joelle… “Joelle will make all your web design dreams come true.”

Katherine Lanier
Safemama
Peachtree City, GA

I got everything I wanted… I would highly recommend Joelle and her team to anyone.

I… “I got everything I wanted… I would highly recommend Joelle and her team to anyone.”

Yvonne Spencer
Knitsburgh Yarn Shop
Pittsburgh, PA

Joelle has made me a great website that’s perfect for my industry and my personal needs.

Joelle… “Joelle has made me a great website that’s perfect for my industry and my personal needs.”

Talia Hibbert
Author
London, UK

A GENUINE customer service oriented business for sure.

A… “A GENUINE customer service oriented business for sure.”

Christie Thomas
American Institute of Architects Monterey Bay
Monterey, CA

Joelle came up with killer design, is amazingly knowledgeable and responsive, and just a pleasure to work with.

I… “Joelle came up with killer design, is amazingly knowledgeable and responsive, and just a pleasure to work with.”

Tasha Moss
By Gum, By Golly
Chicago, IL

She went above and beyond to provide a site that is functional, contemporary, and beautiful.

Joelle… “She went above and beyond to provide a site that is functional, contemporary, and beautiful.”

Noelle Stout
Anthropologist & Author
Oakland, CA

I would not hesitant to work with her again, if the opportunity arose.

My… “I would not hesitant to work with her again, if the opportunity arose.”

Janine Gleason
Writer
via Reedsy

Moxie Design [Studios] aced it!

I… “Moxie Design [Studios] aced it!”

Dawn Crouch
Author of the Garage Ballet Series

Joelle at Moxie Design is fantastic. She far exceeded my expectations.

Joelle… “Joelle at Moxie Design is fantastic. She far exceeded my expectations.”

Erin Meyer
Author of "The Culture Map"
Paris, France

Joelle was an amazing creative partner and gave me exactly what I wanted.

Joelle… “Joelle was an amazing creative partner and gave me exactly what I wanted.”

Claire Legrand
New York Times bestselling author of The Empirium Trilogy

…it was a great pleasure to collaborate with Joelle!

This… “…it was a great pleasure to collaborate with Joelle!”

Evan Tsoukalas
Author
Chandler, AZ

My website is running so much more smoothly and looks better…

She… “My website is running so much more smoothly and looks better…”

Brittany Fichter
Author
via Reedsy

Joelle has a brilliant eye and design sense, is unfailingly responsive and is an ingenious problem solver.

I’ve… “Joelle has a brilliant eye and design sense, is unfailingly responsive and is an ingenious problem solver.”

Rita Gunther McGrath
Rita McGrath Group
Lawrenceville, NJ

I am beyond happy with the website she created for me…

“Website… “I am beyond happy with the website she created for me…”

H.K. Roy
Author
via Reedsy

If you want your website done right, then you want Joelle to do it!

I… “If you want your website done right, then you want Joelle to do it!”

Mitch Reinhardt
Author of The Darkwolf Saga

What really separates Joelle from other designers is her thoughtfulness, creativity, and patience.

Joelle… “What really separates Joelle from other designers is her thoughtfulness, creativity, and patience.”

Heather Hutchinson Harris
Handcraft Workshop
Philadelphia, PA

Joelle did an absolutely fabulous job updating my site. She’s a total pro.

Joelle… “Joelle did an absolutely fabulous job updating my site. She’s a total pro.”

Sheri Miller
Singer/Songwriter
Los Angeles, CA

I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new web design.

Joelle… “I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new web design.”

D.K. Holmberg
Author

Highly recommended, would be an understatement.

Joelle… “Highly recommended, would be an understatement.”

John Ciccolella
Gaslamp Floral
San Diego, CA

Thanks to Joelle, my website has received positive recognition, including media draw, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results and experience I’ve had.

Joelle… “Thanks to Joelle, my website has received positive recognition, including media draw, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results and experience I’ve had.”

Brian Rzepczynski
The Gay Love Coach
Chicago, IL

Joelle is super knowledgeable about everything and can help novices like me to understand the web design world.

Moxie… “Joelle is super knowledgeable about everything and can help novices like me to understand the web design world.”

Kim Putens
Bloomers
Alexandria, VA

…nobody works as hard as Joelle to get you the results you want.

Moxie… “…nobody works as hard as Joelle to get you the results you want.”

Lawrie Malen
Very New Media
Nottingham, UK

I highly recommend Joelle to anyone looking for a wonderful website with a personal touch.

I… “I highly recommend Joelle to anyone looking for a wonderful website with a personal touch.”

Danielle Lancaster
Pink Moon DC
Washington, D.C.

If you aren’t seriously considering them for your next web-design project, you’re doing it wrong!

[Moxie… “If you aren’t seriously considering them for your next web-design project, you’re doing it wrong!”

Greg Delelles
Photobooth Rentals of New Mexico

[Joelle] built an author’s website for me and did a truly superb job.

Joelle… “[Joelle] built an author’s website for me and did a truly superb job.”

Joseph Hayes
Author
via Reedsy

I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Joelle… “I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

Alexis Hall
Author of Boyfriend Material & A Lady for a Duke

Joelle is the perfect website designer. You should hire her now.

Joelle… “Joelle is the perfect website designer. You should hire her now.”

Jennifer Crusie
Bestselling Author

I am very happy with the finished product!

Joelle… “I am very happy with the finished product!”

Barbara Markway
Therapist & Author

I have worked with Joelle on FOUR website designs now! She is amazing and the only web designer that I ever recommend.

Danielle Romanetti
fibre space
Alexandria, VA

I got what I wanted and then some.

I… “I got what I wanted and then some.”

E.A. Luetkemeyer
Author

Working with Joelle was the best experience EVER!

Working… “Working with Joelle was the best experience EVER!”

Andrea C. Neil
Author
Tulsa, OK

Her work is beautiful and has a distinctive quality.

Joelle… “Her work is beautiful and has a distinctive quality.”

Elizabeth Wilkerson
Author

Joelle was out of control AMAZING! Her design was exactly what I imagined, only BETTER!

Joelle… “Joelle was out of control AMAZING! Her design was exactly what I imagined, only BETTER!”

Bethany Herwegh
The Glamorous Housewife
Los Angeles, CA

Joelle was amazing to work with! She gave me a gorgeous website and helped me create a fabulous brand…

Joelle… “Joelle was amazing to work with! She gave me a gorgeous website and helped me create a fabulous brand…”

Megan Torrey-Payne
Therapist
Los Angeles, CA

Beyond great… AMAZING!

I… “Beyond great… AMAZING!”

Anna Castellanos
Amame Desserts
San Diego, CA

Awesome all around, I can’t recommend Joelle enough…

Awesome… “Awesome all around, I can’t recommend Joelle enough…”

May Sage
Author
London, UK

I cannot recommend her more highly!

Joelle… “I cannot recommend her more highly!”

Beth Ruggiero York
Author
via Reedsy

She is professional and quick and has a cheerful personality.

Joelle… “She is professional and quick and has a cheerful personality.”

Maiya Williams
Author

One of the best decisions I made… I get asked at least once a week who designed my site.

One… “One of the best decisions I made… I get asked at least once a week who designed my site.”

Jessica Vogelsang, DVM
Veterinarian, Author & Speaker
San Diego, CA

Joelle made my vision a reality with my site.

Joelle… “Joelle made my vision a reality with my site.”

Shanna Green
Sprout Marketing
Charlotte, NC

Joelle was able to take my vision… and completely exceed my expectations!

Joelle… “Joelle was able to take my vision… and completely exceed my expectations!”

Julia Thompson
Arris Beauty
Peachtree City, GA

I can’t wait to see what the website does for my business!

Joelle… “I can’t wait to see what the website does for my business!”

Hayley Eyre
Reflections Pilates
Tyrone, GA

We love our website – thank you, thank you, thank you! [Moxie Design Studios] are creative, smart and super fun to work with!

Sharon Crisafulli
Crisafulli's Cheese Shop
Frederick, MD

[Joelle] is one of the easiest, most professional and reliable people I have come across.

I’ve… “[Joelle] is one of the easiest, most professional and reliable people I have come across.”

Kristin Westland
Writer
Hawaii

HIRE HER. Seriously. Do it.

How… “HIRE HER. Seriously. Do it.”

Regina Walton
reginawalton.com
Bay Area, CA

…they do fabulous work… are super easy to talk to and always lovely all around.

I… “…they do fabulous work… are super easy to talk to and always lovely all around.”

Sarah Rees Brennan
Author
Dublin, Ireland

I am so happy with the way the site design turned out! I feel it reflects my salon perfectly!

I… “I am so happy with the way the site design turned out! I feel it reflects my salon perfectly!”

Kristin Taubert
Glamorama Beauty Shop
Fayetteville, GA

…it went beyond my expectations.

I… “…it went beyond my expectations.”

William Wolf
Author
via Reedsy

She understands my industry and was able to give me a site with all the functionality I need, plus it looks fantastic.

Joelle… “She understands my industry and was able to give me a site with all the functionality I need, plus it looks fantastic.”

Robin James
Author
Michigan

Joelle is super responsive, offers great solutions, and is a joy to work with. Thanks!

Jennifer Beckmann
Central Area Rural Transit, Inc.
Anchorage, AK

Took me 3 years to find a person like Joelle! Need I say more? I’m very happy with my new site 🙂

Took… “Took me 3 years to find a person like Joelle! Need I say more? I’m very happy with my new site :)”

Lisa Wray
Artist

Hello again! I'm Joelle.

I've been an online creative for over 20 years and still love what I do! I'm passionate about bringing a client's ideas to life and don't shy away from a bold approach (you may have noticed).  I've helped clients on five continents tell their stories online, whether it's creating their brand design, consulting on their strategy, or developing a website that's mobile, fast, and gorgeous.

Once upon a time, I was an award winning blogger. Oooo, ahhh! My former personal blog, Tenth Muse, won a Bloggie for Best Tagline and was also nominated for Best New Weblog and Weblog of the Year. My former lifestyle blog, Put Down the Donut, was nominated for Best Group Weblog, as well.

In my non-screen time, I'm a mid-century retrophile, jazz enthusiast, bottomless brunch aficionado, karaoke queen, and perpetually seeking the best chilaquiles. I live in 72° and sunny San Diego with my Canadian wife, and our lovably neurotic mini-schnoodle, Marley (or "Moo", as we call him). If you're ever in town, let's get a coffee!

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This is where I toot my own horn.

I've had the chance to experience a lot of different things in my career, but these are some of my favorite highlights.

Podcasts & TV

  • Listen to my goofy laugh on BlogTalkRadio.
  • Hear us interviewed by a fabulous drag queen on Sirius' "Derek & Romaine Show".
  • A website we designed was on Dr. Phil. On the TEE-VEE!

Print & Online

  • I was interviewed by Reedsy.com about going from a blogger to author website designer.
  • I was quoted in article, "8 Tips for Working with Web Designers" in Entrepreneur Magazine.
  • I said something snappy about blogging in Southern Living Magazine once.

Writing & Speaking

  • I gave talk at WordCamp Salt Lake City in September 2017.
  • I've written a few pieces for San Diego MetBlogs
  • I've written a few bits for BlogHer, as well. 
  • I've spoken at SXSW in 2006 and 2008.

Blogging with Moxie - The Book!

  • Wiley & Sons published a book I co-wrote, "The IT Girl's Guide to Blogging with Moxie"
    The first in a series conceptualized by Wiley & Sons, Blogging with Moxie was intended to cater to the Sex & the City-loving, Cosmo-drinking, female-identified novice blogger demographic popular at the time.

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