SEO + AI MARKETING FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS?
The interior designers and home professionals getting found in Google and AI search have a competitive advantage— more visibility equals more opportunities— better clients, a stronger reputation, and a business ready for the world powered by AI. Combine with the right marketing strategy, you can turn that into a stronger, more sustainable business.
Or, take your business in a new direction with paid interior design consultations that generate revenue and fit your life.
THE INTERIOR DESIGN INDUSTRY IS CHANGING BECAUSE OF AI.
Clients are now using AI recommendations and social media to find interior designers.
And AI is making assumptions about your business.
Right or wrong.
It's deciding things about you.
Whether we like it or not, with AI in the picture
there's more to think about.
But here's the secret:
you don't need to master every new tool or trend.
You need a website that can be recommended by Google and AI,
and a marketing strategy that connects all your efforts, so your business is accurate
the eyes of AI and it matches you with the right clients.
45%
of consumers now use AI tools like ChatGPT for local business recommendations, up from 6% a year earlier.
Source: BrightLocal, Local Consumer Review Survey 2026
TWO WAYS TO BUILD
A BETTER DESIGN BUSINESS
Whether you're looking for more of the right clients or a better way to earn from your expertise,
choose the path that makes sense for your next chapter.
Less marketing overwhelm. More business growth.
Your website needs to show up in Google and AI search. Your marketing needs to keep you connected with past, present, and future clients.
But who has time to figure out what to do,
let alone do it all?
The Weekly 30 SEO + AI Marketing Program brings your website, SEO, and marketing together in one manageable system. Get a personalized weekly action plan, AI marketing assistance, practical training, and live coaching. Just 30 focused minutes a week to make meaningful progress, with the freedom to do more whenever you want.
Get paid for your expertise.
Work when you want.
Love helping people make confident decisions about their homes, but not the endless sourcing, project management, and follow-up?
There's another way to run an interior design business, and demand for it is growing.
More homeowners want professional design advice without committing to full-service design. They're looking for personalized guidance that goes beyond AI renderings.
Learn how an advice-based design business can turn your expertise into a business that gives you more control over your time and schedule.
Before launching my six-figure interior design firm, Happy Place Interiors, I spent 20 years in advertising and branding. I put that experience to work right away.
Without having a marketing budget, I knew that getting my website to be on page one of Google and organic search was how to build a business without relying on social media or an email list.
Being on Google page one for 10 years, and now being recommended by AI, has given me a steady way to attract clients, but I knew I could do more to stay connected with past and future clients.
The problem?
Marketing takes time, especially when you're running a business on your own.
With AI changing how people find businesses, and making marketing more accessible than ever, I saw an opportunity.
So I built the marketing system I needed.
Weekly 30 brings SEO, website strategy, and AI-powered marketing for social media, blogs, and your email list together in a manageable 30-minute weekly plan. It's how I keep marketing moving while running two businesses.
And as a fellow designer, I know that growth isn't always about taking on more projects. Sometimes it's about creating a business model that gives you more freedom, which is why I'm equally passionate about advice-based interior design.
Explore these blueprint shortcuts to your success!
Hi, I'm Mel.
Interior Designer, Business Owner, and Marketing Strategist
I know what it's like to love the design work and still have to run the business behind it.
WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY
"Melanie has been absolutely amazing to work with. Her courses (online and at my own pace)have been a dream to be able to go through and follow along with.She has opened my mind to so many business opportunities I hadn't even thought of. For example, my primary focus was home owners who may want my wooden accent walls and hand painted mural services in the Twin Cities Minnesota area. However, Melanie helped me realize that I can also extend my services to interior designers, realtors, and other small business owners. And the importance of shouting them out on my website so that others can see what a partnership with me looks like! Her live video calls have been so helpful as well! She gives us the opportunity to ask questions and get help on building our website! I highly recommend Melanie's services!"
“You're such a hashtag smart lady.”
— LuAnn Nigara, Podcast Host, NJ
“Melanie's program on SEO has been a game changer! The way the course is structured into small sections has made it easy to follow along and implement. I am busy working on a new, SEO-friendly website and know it is going to make such a positive impact on my interior design business!”
— Mel L., Interior Designer, MN
"I truly appreciate you sharing your marketing expertise and real world experience."
— Lorrie, Interior Designer, FL
“Melanie is an awesome coach! She is an expert in all things SEO and business development. Her coaching group is a great support and encouragement. Highly recommend!”
— Kristie, Interior Designer, MN
"I highly recommend Melanie Zaelich, creator of SEO-Powered Website Course and SEO Coaching. She has geared the course so that a non-technical person like myself can understand it and then apply it to my own website, which really empowers me! This course is so much more than the typical SEO back-end elements like meta tags. Most of it is about building trust and being relevant, which is all-around good for my business. Not only does Melanie have a vast amount of knowledge, but she knows how to teach it. Take the course! It's a huge value!"
— Roberta, Interior Designer, MN
"The value of this course is unbelievable. Especially when they say you should be spending $3,000 per month on SEO."
— Katen, Interior Designer Hawaii
"Working with Mel is a breath of fresh air! Her enthusiasm is contagious, her knowledge is top-notch, and her warm approach makes the whole process enjoyable."
— Lisa, Small Busines Owner MN
START LEARNING.
KEEP GROWING.
I believe the more we learn, the more we grow individually, and that reflects in our businesses.
Below are some new ways to think about search, marketing, and the business side of interior design.
Beyond SEO: How AI Is Changing the Way Clients Find Your Business
In this episode of A Well-Designed Business, Melanie Zaelich joins LuAnn Nigara to explore how SEO, AEO, GEO, and AI search are changing the way interior designers and business owners get found online.
Discover why traditional SEO still matters, how to position your expertise so Google and AI can understand and recommend your business, and why your experience, content, and intellectual property are more valuable than ever.
Search is changing. Is your business keeping up?
