Kevin Wakelin’s website may only be 2.5 years old, but when he and his team came to us asking for a radical redesign of the home page, along with new additions to the CMS, we knew this was more than just a simple refresh.
After six months of hard work, we’re excited to unveil the brand-new homepage: kevinwakelin.com. This wasn’t a full teardown and rebuild, but it was far more than a fresh coat of paint. It involved a new layout, fresh design, stunning photography and video, and completely revamped copy—all carefully crafted to create a more engaging experience for visitors.
A Unique Design for a Unique Team
Kevin and his business partner Luke, along with their incredible staff, represent the diversity of San Francisco in ways that extend far beyond real estate. Naturally, their website needed to reflect that energy. Their color palette is a bold mix of three pink and green. Risky? Maybe. But in the hands of our Creative Director, Stephanie, it works. The end result is a striking and modern design that showcases their brand.
Evolving with Kevin: A Journey of Growth and Collaboration
Our partnership with Kevin Wakelin dates back to 2017 when we built his first site. It was a success, and when the time came for a rebrand in 2022, we were excited to take his online presence to the next level. As part of that evolution, we introduced a new Laravel-based CMS, believing it would offer long-term benefits. However, change can be challenging, and transitioning from the familiar Yii CMS proved to be an adjustment for Kevin’s team.
While they loved the fresh front-end design, the new back-end experience wasn’t quite what they had expected. Some key features from their previous system weren’t available, which made day-to-day operations more difficult. Naturally, this led them to explore other options, from Luxury Presence to Agent Image and even custom development shops.
But in the end, Kevin and his team realized what we had known all along—that truly custom design at a great value is hard to find. Their return to WebSight Design was driven by our commitment to delivering exactly what they needed, and through open communication, problem-solving, and a shared dedication to excellence, we turned the experience into a positive one.
The result? A stunning, user-friendly website that truly reflects Kevin and his team. More importantly, our collaboration has grown stronger, turning a challenging moment into an opportunity for trust and long-term partnership. In fact, last year, Kevin’s business was one of our top 20 clients.
This project is a testament to the power of listening, adapting, and always striving to improve.
What’s Next?
The revamped homepage is just the beginning. We’ll carry these design elements throughout the rest of the site as we work with Kevin section-by-section through the site. Next up: the Meet Our Team section, which promises to be as stunning as the homepage. KevinWakelin.com is more than just another project—it’s a testament to the power of learning from past mistakes, adapting, and delivering something truly exceptional. We couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve built together.
Check out the final product at kevinwakelin.com, and stay tuned for more exciting projects ahead!
