Communicating complex research with clarity and care

A Purposeful Website and Email Setup for an Early Childhood Researcher

Meg Franko is a respected researcher in early childhood policy, systems building, and program implementation. In 2021, she launched ECE Insights to bring accessible, actionable research to the early childhood sector—meeting a clear need for reliable data communicated clearly and delivered on a realistic timeline. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of the field, Meg wanted a platform that reflected her credibility and vision while remaining grounded and easy to use.

When we started working together, ECE Insights had no web presence. Meg needed help shaping her ideas into clear, web-friendly content and building a site that would support her goals from the start. She also wanted to set up email marketing and blogging workflows that wouldn’t add unnecessary complexity. The goal: a solid, scalable foundation to help her share research and insights with clarity and confidence.

What we worked on together

A Thoughtful Web Presence to Support Outreach and Growth


We worked together to build a flexible WordPress website and launch an email marketing system that helps Meg connect with her audience, share research, and grow her platform.

Website Build

We built a clean, responsive WordPress site using a design by Tara Taylor, with a focus on readability and accessibility. I guided Meg through the content creation process—helping her shape messaging for key audiences while keeping the site structure clear and purposeful. The result is a professional site that reflects her expertise and supports her blog, services, and future growth.

Email Marketing + Website Care

To support her outreach efforts, we set up and integrated Mailchimp for email marketing and created a signup form that connects directly to her list. I also trained Meg on using MissingLettr to share blog content over time, extending the reach of each post. We connected Google Analytics and Search Console to help track performance, and I provided a combination of live Zoom training and recorded Loom walkthroughs. After launch, we added ongoing website care for updates, backups, and support as needed.

If you’re ready for a website that’s easy to manage (and support that sticks around after launch) let’s chat about your project. I’ll help you get clear, organized, and set up for what’s next.

  • “Rene is smart and organized and, best of all, she delivers.”

    I knew that I didn’t have the capacity to develop a website on my own, and that if I did, it wouldn’t have the professional look I was going for. I was thrilled to be connected with Rene, who guided me through the whole process and took the work and worry of website development off my plate. Rene was so easy to work with. She put together a project schedule that included timelines for me to provide content, which really kept me on track. She also created brief videos to walk me through different aspects of the website development. I was able to watch those on my own time and go back to them whenever I needed. She made complex information super clear. Rene created an incredibly effective site and is continuing to support me in its upkeep. Rene has also offered additional help with my social media marketing that is like an extra cherry on top of a really sweet cake!
    Meg Franko
    Owner
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Ways to work together

Services for Your Business

Looking for help with your website, ongoing support, or email marketing? I offer a few different services designed to meet you where you are. Explore the options below to see what best fits your needs.