About Us

Kate Maclaurin — Founder of Clicks Count

Kate Maclaurin is a digital strategist, designer, and the driving force behind Clicks Count. With over 15 years of experience in web design, content, and online marketing, Kate has built her career around one core belief:

“If your site can’t be found, it won’t convert. Google comes first—then your customers.”

Kate has flipped the traditional web design process on its head. While most designers start with how a site looks, she starts with how it performs—specifically, how it performs for Google. Her strategy is simple and effective: if your website isn’t built to be crawlable, indexable, and SEO-optimized from the ground up, your customers won’t even get the chance to see it.

That’s why every Clicks Count website is crafted with a “Google-first” mindset—technically sound, SEO-ready, and fast-loading. Only once the foundation is right does she turn to design, UX, and content that engages human visitors and turns clicks into conversions.

Kate’s background in corporate communications gives her an edge in understanding business goals and customer psychology. Whether she’s building for a startup, nonprofit, or established brand, she brings clarity, structure, and a strategic eye to every project.

She’s also the co-founder of SpeedCounts.io, a high-performance WordPress hosting platform built specifically to support fast, SEO-friendly sites.

At Clicks Count, Kate leads with empathy, insight, and a no-nonsense approach to digital growth. If you’re looking for a website that actually delivers results—not just pixels—Kate is the expert you want.

“Clicks count. But only if they can find you first.”
— Kate Maclaurin, Founder of Clicks Count

Jeanne

Developer & Digital Strategist

Jeanne’s background combines marketing, technical training and web development. She studied Marketing at Cape Technikon and worked in corporate computer training at Prospur Computers, teaching business teams how to use their technology effectively. She later completed a short course in database programming at UCT.

She spent five years running the corporate division at New Balance, gaining experience in brand marketing. During this time, she also competed in many multi-day ultra trail marathons, sometimes finishing on the podium.

Before joining Clicks Count, Jeanne was a consultant at Rippons Sports, responsible for its e-commerce operation and digital systems. Her experience includes building and maintaining WordPress websites, managing WooCommerce stores, and handling the everyday technical requirements of an online business.

Jeanne has also worked with NPOs for many years, supporting their marketing strategy, website maintenance and social media. She understands the need to make limited budgets and resources work effectively.

At Clicks Count since 2021, Jeanne takes a practical, thorough approach to helping clients manage and improve their digital presence.