Consultant Website Design: Turning Expertise into New Clients
- Steve Crayne
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
As a consultant, you are your brand. Your knowledge, your experience, and your ability to solve problems are what people buy. But if your online presence doesn't reflect that value, you’re missing opportunities.
At Starting Gate Marketing, we know that Consultant Website Design is different from designing a product or retail site. It’s about building authority, making connections, and making it easy for prospects to take the next step.
Here's what makes a great consulting website — and how we help bring it to life.
1. Showcase Your Expertise Quickly
When potential clients land on your site, they’re looking for one thing: proof you can solve their problem. Effective consulting website designs immediately communicate your niche, your credibility, and your results.
Clear headlines, well-placed testimonials, case studies or examples of past success, and strong calls to action — all above the fold when possible — make a big difference.

2. Simplicity Wins (Every Time)
One mistake many consultants make is overcomplicating their site. Your visitors don't want to work to understand what you do.
Great consultant website design focuses on clarity:
Clean, easy-to-read layouts
Simple navigation
Clear descriptions of services and outcomes
We make sure visitors can understand what you offer — and how you can help — within just a few seconds.
3. Make Your Personality Shine
People hire consultants they trust — and trust is built on connection. Your website should reflect you — your voice, your approach, your style. Through smart copywriting, curated images, and thoughtful design, we help consultants project a personal brand that feels authentic and engaging.
4. Mobile-First, Always
More than half of today’s web traffic happens on mobile devices. If your consulting website design isn’t fully optimized for mobile, you're already losing potential clients.
Every consulting website we build is designed mobile-first — ensuring fast load times, easy contact forms, and strong calls to action that look perfect on any screen.
5. Make It Easy to Start a Conversation
The goal of your website isn’t just to inform — it’s to spark action. Whether that’s scheduling a consultation, downloading a lead magnet, or requesting a callback, there should be a clear, simple next step.
We design consulting websites with strategically placed calls to action that encourage visitors to take that crucial first step toward becoming a client.

At Starting Gate Marketing, we create Consultant Website Designs that turn expertise into client relationships.
If you're ready to transform your knowledge into a powerful online brand — and into real business growth — let’s talk.
Steve Crayne
Starting Gate Marketing