Hi I'm Manda
Nice to meet you!
Hi I'm Manda
Nice to meet you!
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Iâm Manda Szewczyk â an award-winning web designer and marketing expert using my unique skillset to turn your website into a marketing machine.
While most designers focus on making websites pretty, I concentrate on creating sites that turn visitors into clients. My websites are centered around your goals â because it doesnât matter how pretty a website is if itâs not doing its job!
When Iâm not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, my dogs, and my horse. I like drawing, running, reading, music, and just chilling outdoors.
If you think I can help you, please donât hesitate to reach out
My Background:
- 25 years as a professional designer
- 2 decades of professional marketing experience
- Building websites professionally since 2005
- 15 years as a web designer, digital marketing expert, and consultant for the Investment and Financial Services Industries
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When I started out as a designer, the money wasn’t great. So, I bartended Fridays and Saturdays. I made more money in those two nights than I made all week as a full-time designer.
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I’m a secret illustrator on the side. I make fun stuff for kids. It feels good to bring a little joy into the world. No amount of success will ever top handing a preschooler a sticker.
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I went to school in Chicago and have spent most of my working life there. I’m a country mouse AND a city mouse and I love that I get to be both.
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I feel extremely lucky to spend my days doing work that I love. But I owe a lot of my success to the loving and supportive people I have around me. Some of you are reading this. Thank you đ
Currently:
- Watching: Silicon Valley
- Reading for fun: Project Hail Mary
- Reading for work: Behavioral Science in Marketing
- Listening to: Apple Pure Focus playlist
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Happy Hyper Pony Clients
Working with Hyper Pony Studio was a dream come true. Manda built a better website for us than we could have imagined.
The website seems incredibly authentic to our brand and who we are as people.
Manda went above & beyond to create a best-in-class website.
You will be hard-pressed to find a designer who can make your story come to life more so than Manda.
I recommend everyone in financial services who desires to put their best foot forward to reach out to Manda.
Nic Nielsen, CFPÂź, CLTCÂź CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERâąThe website seems incredibly authentic to our brand and who we are as people.
Manda went above & beyond to create a best-in-class website.
You will be hard-pressed to find a designer who can make your story come to life more so than Manda.
I recommend everyone in financial services who desires to put their best foot forward to reach out to Manda.
Know My Plan
From day 1 we felt like Manda understood our challenges and we knew deep in our guts that she was the right person to help us develop a new online presence.
We also trusted Manda to guide us through the rebranding process. And it turns out, that who we thought Sanctuary was when we began back in 2023, wasnât who Sanctuary is today. And Manda was integral in helping us discover and redefine our brand voice.
The entire process took 6 months (including waiting 2 months before Manda could take us on). It was time consuming. Thought provoking. Humbling.
And it was worth every second and every penny. Our new website is now live, and we are THRILLED.
The site is an honest reflection of who we are and why we do what we do. And it evokes the warmth, joy, and ease that we want our clients to experience in working with us.
It is authentic. It is fun. And we hope it inspires you to worry less and live more.
To all of our financial advisor friends, if youâre thinking about redoing or even refreshing your website â consider Manda. She understands our industry. She understands marketing. She is a joy to work with. And she does an amazing job. We think sheâs the best out there â hands down.
Jim and Sarah CharlesFoundersWe also trusted Manda to guide us through the rebranding process. And it turns out, that who we thought Sanctuary was when we began back in 2023, wasnât who Sanctuary is today. And Manda was integral in helping us discover and redefine our brand voice.
The entire process took 6 months (including waiting 2 months before Manda could take us on). It was time consuming. Thought provoking. Humbling.
And it was worth every second and every penny. Our new website is now live, and we are THRILLED.
The site is an honest reflection of who we are and why we do what we do. And it evokes the warmth, joy, and ease that we want our clients to experience in working with us.
It is authentic. It is fun. And we hope it inspires you to worry less and live more.
To all of our financial advisor friends, if youâre thinking about redoing or even refreshing your website â consider Manda. She understands our industry. She understands marketing. She is a joy to work with. And she does an amazing job. We think sheâs the best out there â hands down.
Sanctuary Financial Planning
Our new website has received numerous compliments from our clients and others since we went live a few short weeks ago.
A big thank you to Manda Szewczyk and Hyper Pony Studio Web Design for an easy process and an outstanding product!
Manda and I knew each other from a previous employer, so Judy Maley and I were confident in her abilities, but she did a better job than we hoped or expected. By diving deep into our unique practice, Manda came up with designs, writing and photo choices that captured us perfectly.
We would recommend Manda and Hyper Pony to anyone creating a new website or looking to refresh their brand. Judy and I are grateful for her insights and thrilled with the result!
David MaleyChief Investment OfficerA big thank you to Manda Szewczyk and Hyper Pony Studio Web Design for an easy process and an outstanding product!
Manda and I knew each other from a previous employer, so Judy Maley and I were confident in her abilities, but she did a better job than we hoped or expected. By diving deep into our unique practice, Manda came up with designs, writing and photo choices that captured us perfectly.
We would recommend Manda and Hyper Pony to anyone creating a new website or looking to refresh their brand. Judy and I are grateful for her insights and thrilled with the result!
1102 Partners
Advisors, if you are looking for a new website or a revamp of an old website, Manda Szewczyk is your person to work with!
She makes the process so easy and is an amazing marketer on top of a premier website designer.
If you are considering a new site, just do it! It's less effort than you think with the right partner.
Corey WalenManaging Partner,She makes the process so easy and is an amazing marketer on top of a premier website designer.
If you are considering a new site, just do it! It's less effort than you think with the right partner.
Bridgemark Strategies
After considering several agencies to redesign our website, we chose Manda Szewczyk at Hyper Pony Studio. Manda's impressive track record and versatile marketing expertise was exactly what we were looking for. The outcome surpassed our expectations, resulting in a website that we're absolutely delighted with.
Manda is incredibly conscientious and thorough. She invested the time and energy to dig in and truly understand our business, our target audience, the promise we make to our clients, why they should believe our promise, and how we deliver on it in detail. She then translated that knowledge into much improved communication of our value proposition.
What truly distinguishes Manda is her genuine commitment to nurturing our brand and business growth. She is curious, proactive, and willing to challenge our thinking, quickly making her an invaluable member of our team. We now leverage her expertise with marketing and communications across multiple channels. We trust her to make us better.
Based on our experience, we wholeheartedly endorse Manda and Hyper Pony Studio.
Jude RakeFounding Principal, JDR Growth Partners Manda is incredibly conscientious and thorough. She invested the time and energy to dig in and truly understand our business, our target audience, the promise we make to our clients, why they should believe our promise, and how we deliver on it in detail. She then translated that knowledge into much improved communication of our value proposition.
What truly distinguishes Manda is her genuine commitment to nurturing our brand and business growth. She is curious, proactive, and willing to challenge our thinking, quickly making her an invaluable member of our team. We now leverage her expertise with marketing and communications across multiple channels. We trust her to make us better.
Based on our experience, we wholeheartedly endorse Manda and Hyper Pony Studio.
At FortéOne, we have had the privilege of collaborating with Manda Szewczyk as our trusted marketing partner. Throughout our partnership, we were consistently impressed by Manda's capabilities and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Manda seamlessly guided us through a very complex wholesale marketing project that touched all areas of our business, making the entire process easy and efficient.
Manda's remarkable dedication to understanding and amplifying our goals (teaching us things about our business that we didn't realize!) and messaging sets her apart as a strategic partner. She took the time to immerse herself in our organization's focus and objectives, resulting in a marketing campaign that not only met but exceeded our expectations.
Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic insights were evident at every stage, culminating in an end product that resonated profoundly with our target audience and met all timelines.
Manda also created our new corporate website, and we couldn't be more pleased with the result. Her strategic insights and the keen understanding of our business allowed her to create a website that aligns seamlessly with our goals and messaging and provides an exceptional user experience.
Without reservation, we would eagerly choose to collaborate with Manda again. We wholeheartedly recommend Manda Szewczyk to organizations seeking a marketing partner capable of translating vision into impactful reality â on time and within budget.
Craig SpeedPresident, FortĂšOne Manda seamlessly guided us through a very complex wholesale marketing project that touched all areas of our business, making the entire process easy and efficient.
Manda's remarkable dedication to understanding and amplifying our goals (teaching us things about our business that we didn't realize!) and messaging sets her apart as a strategic partner. She took the time to immerse herself in our organization's focus and objectives, resulting in a marketing campaign that not only met but exceeded our expectations.
Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic insights were evident at every stage, culminating in an end product that resonated profoundly with our target audience and met all timelines.
Manda also created our new corporate website, and we couldn't be more pleased with the result. Her strategic insights and the keen understanding of our business allowed her to create a website that aligns seamlessly with our goals and messaging and provides an exceptional user experience.
Without reservation, we would eagerly choose to collaborate with Manda again. We wholeheartedly recommend Manda Szewczyk to organizations seeking a marketing partner capable of translating vision into impactful reality â on time and within budget.
I came to Manda for a website audit and received so much more. Before we even talked about my website, she invested a lot of time to understand me as a person and the evolution of my business to that point.
It wasnât about refreshing existing copy and images on my website for Manda â which has been my experience with other marketing/web designers. This was about having my website highlight the human side of what I do. To have my website serve as an extension of me, what I stand for, and what people can expect when working with me.
As a solopreneur, itâs hard to see the forest through the trees sometimes. Mandaâs thorough process made me reflect on everything I was doing up to that point. Her process allowed me to increase efficiencies in my business as I reevaluated the services I offer. Because of her deep financial industry experience, she was able to show me where my services/client experiences are very strong, which gave me the confidence to raise my prices.
You never know exactly what to expect when you hire a service provider, but Iâd recommend Manda to anyone and everyone I know. Investing in Manda and her process was invaluable, and Iâll be investing in more projects with her in the future.
Frank Iozzo, CPWAPrincipal, FMI Financial It wasnât about refreshing existing copy and images on my website for Manda â which has been my experience with other marketing/web designers. This was about having my website highlight the human side of what I do. To have my website serve as an extension of me, what I stand for, and what people can expect when working with me.
As a solopreneur, itâs hard to see the forest through the trees sometimes. Mandaâs thorough process made me reflect on everything I was doing up to that point. Her process allowed me to increase efficiencies in my business as I reevaluated the services I offer. Because of her deep financial industry experience, she was able to show me where my services/client experiences are very strong, which gave me the confidence to raise my prices.
You never know exactly what to expect when you hire a service provider, but Iâd recommend Manda to anyone and everyone I know. Investing in Manda and her process was invaluable, and Iâll be investing in more projects with her in the future.
I couldn't be happier with the extraordinary journey Manda led me through in the creation of my website. From the very first interaction to the final unveiling, every step of the process was a symphony of organization and ease that left me awestruck.
Manda didn't just build a website; she crafted an immersive experience that draws visitors in and keeps them hooked. What truly sets Manda apart is her deep understanding of marketing. She didn't just ask me what I wanted; she delved into my brand, my audience, and my goals, and used her expertise to elevate my site to a level I didn't think was possible.
Throughout the journey, Manda's meticulous planning and flawless execution were evident. Her ability to organize and streamline the process made it a breeze for me. I never felt overwhelmed or lost in technical jargon. Instead, I felt like I was on an exciting adventure with a guide who knew every twist and turn of the path.
And now, the results. Oh, how I love the results! My website isn't just a digital presence; it's a work of art. It's a reflection of my brand, my passion, and my dedication, all expertly woven together by Manda's skillful hands. It's more than I ever dreamed possible.
So, if you're searching for a website designer who will not only make the process organized and easy but also infuse your site with marketing brilliance and deliver results that will steal your heart, look no further than Manda.
Natalie HalesFounder, Natalie Hales Advisor Marketing Manda didn't just build a website; she crafted an immersive experience that draws visitors in and keeps them hooked. What truly sets Manda apart is her deep understanding of marketing. She didn't just ask me what I wanted; she delved into my brand, my audience, and my goals, and used her expertise to elevate my site to a level I didn't think was possible.
Throughout the journey, Manda's meticulous planning and flawless execution were evident. Her ability to organize and streamline the process made it a breeze for me. I never felt overwhelmed or lost in technical jargon. Instead, I felt like I was on an exciting adventure with a guide who knew every twist and turn of the path.
And now, the results. Oh, how I love the results! My website isn't just a digital presence; it's a work of art. It's a reflection of my brand, my passion, and my dedication, all expertly woven together by Manda's skillful hands. It's more than I ever dreamed possible.
So, if you're searching for a website designer who will not only make the process organized and easy but also infuse your site with marketing brilliance and deliver results that will steal your heart, look no further than Manda.
We have worked with Manda for the past six months to completely refresh our brand, a brand that has been in existence since the 1970s. She worked shoulder to shoulder with us to ensure that were we thrilled with our new look, and did so in an incredibly well-organized fashion.
Manda didnât force us into any decision. She educated and guided us every step of the way as we refreshed every part of our brand, including our website, pitch books, stationery, client reports, business cards, etc, etc.
Thanks to Manda, our clients, consultant partners, and employees love our new look.
Mark GensheimerPresident, CS McKee Manda didnât force us into any decision. She educated and guided us every step of the way as we refreshed every part of our brand, including our website, pitch books, stationery, client reports, business cards, etc, etc.
Thanks to Manda, our clients, consultant partners, and employees love our new look.
I have had the privilege of working with Manda Szewczyk at two different firms and the experience has been nothing short of outstanding.
Manda is an exceptional web and graphic designer and her ideas are fresh, creative, bold and imaginative. She thoughtfully tackles each and every project with enthusiasm, and her approach is always very forward thinking; her management style collaborative and proactive.
Working with Manda, I always feel like I am working with a fellow colleagueânot a âvendor.â With an eye towards problem solving and addressing our specific needs, I am always grateful to have Manda on our team.
Martin GawneHead of Marketing,Manda is an exceptional web and graphic designer and her ideas are fresh, creative, bold and imaginative. She thoughtfully tackles each and every project with enthusiasm, and her approach is always very forward thinking; her management style collaborative and proactive.
Working with Manda, I always feel like I am working with a fellow colleagueânot a âvendor.â With an eye towards problem solving and addressing our specific needs, I am always grateful to have Manda on our team.
North Square Investments
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