Website design, copywriting, social media, and marketing for small businesses

Julia Guagliardi, freelance website designer and marketer in Hampton VA

Welcome to Still Water Creative! I’m Julia Guagliardi, creator & owner of Still Waters Creative.

My mission is to support small businesses in becoming visible, generating more leads, communicating effectively, and staying up-to-date on marketing trends. It is my goal to help you enter the spaces where your customers are and stand out from all of the competition flooding the various platforms in this digital age.

I have worked with a vast range of professionals in a variety of fields and domains, creating websites, managing social media, and assisting in diverse marketing initiatives for financial professionals, healthcare professionals, nonprofits, production studios, amusement attractions, and more.

Sound Familiar?

  • You’re realizing that your expertise lies in your craft, not in the complexities of running a business, and you need guidance to bridge that gap

  • What started as a passion has slowly lost its appeal as you’re spending more time on admin work than what you really love, leading to burnout

  • You’ve poured your heart into your project, but now you’re unsure where to begin with the marketing and business side of things

  • You know you need to outsource some projects, but you’re having a hard time surrendering control and finding someone you can trust

  • Creating a social media page or updating your website has been on your to-do list for a long time now

  • Keeping up with the latest marketing trends feels overwhelming and time-consuming

  • Your online presence isn’t generating the leads and engagement you hoped for

  • You're a victim of Procrastivity — putting off high-priority tasks in favor of less important but still productive tasks, focusing on the short-term rather than the long-term

If any of this resonates with you, you’re not alone. Many small business owners face these challenges, and that’s where I come in.

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My Philosophy

At Still Waters Creative, I understand that navigating the marketing landscape can often feel like you’re just trying to keep your head above water. That’s why I aim to bring a sense of peace and tranquility to your process. The name "Still Waters Creative" reflects my commitment to providing a serene and restful experience for my clients, allowing them to focus on what they love while I handle their marketing needs.

Having worked with numerous executives and small business owners (including myself), I know how stressful it can be—there are always a million things on the to-do list and never enough time. My goal is to provide you with some relief, offering a trustworthy partnership that helps you achieve your marketing goals with ease and efficiency.

Markeing Services Tailored to Your Unique Needs

  • Mobile view of a webiste

    Website Design & Optimization

  • Search Engine Optimization

    Search Engine Optimization

  • person copywriting

    Copywriting

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    Social Media

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What people are saying…

These testimonials are from various peers, clients, and colleagues I've collaborated with across different roles. Please note: names have been changed to protect privacy, but these are all real comments.

  • Julia, thank you for your work on the website, you have beautiful style and it hits. And I am so happy to ask for asking your help with this. It looks wonderful. You got me into the Julia treatment.

    Kevin A.

  • Ugh I feel like such a boomer with this, I am so glad I asked for your help with building it. Thanks Julia, you are a queen among men

    Kate M.

  • Thanks Julia! You are awesome!! Love the website!

    Kendall S.

  • I just read the copy. I have honestly no revisions. It was masterful. Thank you.

    Sarah M.

  • Julia radiates ingenuity and creativity, and has a cheerful and determined attitude toward her work. It was a challenging project and came with a lot of adaptations, but she is always on her toes and up for the challenge. She brings a lot of great ideas to the table.

    Michael D.

  • Julia set up one of our websites, which in just a few months, has hit over 20,000 views and an average session duration of four and a half minutes– incredible traffic for a new project of our [business].

    Andrew C.

  • Julia is an amazingly talented individual!

    Madison R.

  • I have always been able to trust Julia to get the job done, and to do it well. She is detailed and thorough, and she knows how to interpret what she sees in the market and apply it to the work she does.

    Adam G.

  • Julia has a “can-do” attitude and is a quick learner. She has written pro formas, press releases, investor pitch decks, and blogs, which have been sent out to thousands of customers. She has set up our HubSpot workflows and e-blasts and has been our main point of contact for investors and media partners. She has helped us to set up investor interest parties and correspond with top influencers and investors in our target market.

    Kim D.

  • Julia, you’re awesome. I appreciate you and I appreciate your feedback.

    Tom P.

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Ready to transform your marketing?

Let’s work together to make your business stand out. Contact me today to get started on your journey towards a more peaceful and effective marketing strategy.