Virtual Assistance for Artists, Coaches, & Creative Entrepreneurs
I gather, shape, and manage your chaos so you can stay focused on creating your art and inspiring your community.
Welcome, my name is
Mira Karakitsou. I’m a Greek-American virtual assistant with a genuine love for organization.
I support overwhelmed creatives who have big-picture vision but struggle with the details. I’ll manage the tedious tasks of editing, uploading, or managing your content, so you can stay focused on making your art and inspiring your community.
Web Design
Whether you are looking for a new website or a refresh of your current design, I’m happy to help.
The design process begins with a discussion about your vision and your ideal client or customer. You then provide the content of your website (logo, branding, images, and text); I take those pieces and craft a website that your audience will love. All of my designs are fully responsive on mobile and are built with SEO best practices. I can also assist with setting up your email marketing opt-ins, members-only areas, client scheduling, online courses, blogs, shops, a professional email address at your domain (for example, [email protected]), analytics, sitemap submission to search engines, and more.
Virtual Assistance
I create and manage courses, newsletters, blogs, shops, podcasts, client schedulers, email accounts, and more.
I am available to create and manage:
- Online courses
- Email marketing and automations
- Client scheduling
- Ebooks or other digital offerings
- Online shops
- Blogs
- Podcasts
- and more!
Please go here for more about my preferred platforms, rates, and policies.
Coaching
If you’re overwhelmed by the details—or struggling to finish your tasks—I offer structure, planning, and support.
Through one-on-one sessions, I will help you brainstorm your vision, organize your thoughts, devise a plan, map out the steps, and hold you accountable—so that you follow through on your creative goals.
More About Mira
I created my first website when I was thirteen years old — a place to share my poetry, stories, and thoughts with the world.
It would be another two decades before I dove into web design and management as a full-time career, but I never lost that initial awe for the power of the internet: a virtual stream of world-changing ideas, diverse perspectives, and evocative art.
In the past six years, I've worked with freelancers, artists, brick-and-mortar businesses, and online entrepreneurs to create and manage websites that their followers and customers love. My ideal client is passionate about their message, open-minded, and values clear communication.As an herbalist, artist, and dancer, I especially enjoy supporting entrepreneurs in holistic healthcare and the arts—where my work can empower others to live a more embodied and intentional life.
Why Naiad Spring Creative?
In Greek mythology, naiads are the nymphs of freshwater springs, fountains, and streams. The term ‘naiad’ has its roots in the ancient word ‘nao’, meaning ‘to flow’.
To the ancient Greeks, water was a sacred element, a well of creativity. The Muses themselves most likely began as naiads — local water spirits who granted divine inspiration and artistic vision.Through my work, I seek to create a clear channel for your work — so you can experience greater ease, creativity, and flow in sharing your vision with the world.
Privacy Policy
Updated 9 July 2024.This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit https://naiadspringcreative.com (the “Site”).PERSONAL INFORMATION I COLLECTWhen you visit the Site, I may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, I may collect information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site. I refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”I may collect Device Information using cookies. Cookies are data files that are placed on your device or computer and often include an anonymous unique identifier.I use carrd.co to power this website and newsletter. For more information about the Cookies that Carrd uses, visit https://carrd.co/docs/general/privacy.When you voluntarily submit a message through a contact form or subscribe to my newsletter, I collect certain personal information from you, including your name, email address, and personal message. I refer to this information as “Contact Information.”Additionally when you voluntarily make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, I collect certain information from you, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers), email address, and phone number. I refer to this information as “Order Information.”When I talk about “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, I am talking about Device Information, Contact Information, and Order Information.HOW DO I USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?I use the Contact Information that I collect generally to communicate with you and provide you with information relating to my current and future products or services.I use the Order Information that I collect generally to fulfill any orders placed through the Site (including processing your payment information, arranging for shipping, and providing you with invoices and/or order confirmations). Additionally, I use this Order Information to communicate with you, screen my orders for potential risk or fraud, and when in line with the preferences you have shared provide you with information relating to my current and future products or services.I use the Device Information that I collect to help me screen for potential risk and fraud (in particular, your IP address) and more generally to improve and optimize my Site (for example, by generating analytics about how my customers browse and interact with the Site, and to assess the success of my marketing and advertising campaigns).SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATIONI may share your Personal Information with third parties in order to help me use your Personal Information, as described above.For example: I use Carrd.co to power this website; you can read more about how Carrd manages your Personal Information here: https://carrd.co/docs/general/privacy.Payments are collected and processed via Stripe, either through direct invoicing, via Squarespace, or via Acuity Scheduling. Stripe is PCI-DSS compliant and uses HTTPS and other security best practices to ensure the safe handling of your payment information. You can learn more about Stripe, including their terms and privacy policy, here. You can learn more about Acuity Scheduling, including their terms and privacy policy, here.Finally, I may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information I receive, or to otherwise protect my rights.DO NOT TRACKPlease note that I do not alter my Site’s data collection and use practices when I see a Do Not Track signal from your browser.YOUR RIGHTSIf you are a European resident, you have the right to access personal information I hold about you and to ask that your personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact me by e-mail at [email protected].Additionally, if you are a European resident I note that I am processing your information in order to fulfill contracts I might have with you (for example, if you make an order through the Site), or otherwise to pursue my legitimate business interests listed above. Additionally, please note that your information will be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.DATA RETENTIONWhen you submit a message through the Site or subscribe to the newsletter, I will maintain your Contact Information for my records unless and until you ask me to delete this information.CHANGESI may update this privacy policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to my practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.CONTACT MEFor more information about my privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact me by e-mail at [email protected].
Policies
PREFERRED PLATFORMS
I specialize in Squarespace products, including their web builder (7.0, 7.1, and Fluid Engine), ecommerce tools, member areas, email campaigns, and Acuity scheduling. Outside of Squarespace, my preferred platforms are MailerLite (for email marketing), Podia (for course creation and online communities), and Canva (for ebook and digital product creation). I also have experience with many other platforms (Zapier, Wordpress, Wix, Shopify, Mailchimp, Kajabi, ConvertKit, Flodesk, ActiveCampaign, Podbean, Zoho, Google Workspace, and more) and I’m able to quickly master any new software or management system. If you have questions about your particular platform and whether I’d be able to help you, please contact me here to request a free consultation.SERVICES I DO NOT OFFER
I do not provide social media management, copywriting, branding, research services, or communications support (such as email, phone, or customer service).If you are unsure if I can meet your needs, please reach out here with your questions.OFFICE HOURS
I am available Monday through Wednesday. New inquiries via my contact form can expect to hear from me within 1-3 business days (excluding Thursday and Fridays).RATES
My rates are charged in US Dollars and are calculated based on software preferences, requested turnaround, and the overall scope of the project.For short-term or one-time projects, I charge per project (not by the hour). This allows you to know exactly what to expect financially before we begin and allows me to do my best work. I also request a minimum 20-50% non-refundable deposit before commencing work.For long-term, regular assistance, a weekly or bimonthly payment schedule is available, depending on the frequency of the required tasks. For first-time clients, a small deposit is requested before commencing work.Please contact me here to request a free consultation to discuss your needs and acquire a custom quote.PAYMENT PROCESSING
Payments are collected and processed through Stripe via Acuity Scheduling, either by direct invoicing or through my online scheduler. Stripe is PCI-DSS compliant and uses HTTPS and other security best practices to ensure the safe handling of your payment information. You can learn more about Stripe, including their terms and privacy policy, here. You can learn more about Acuity Scheduling, including their terms and privacy policy, here.For more information or if you have questions, please contact me here.REFUNDS
Most projects will require a non-refundable deposit (in the amount of 20-50%). The final amount is requested in one or more installments, to be agreed upon before work commences.For live coaching sessions or paid consultations, whether in person or online, the full amount is typically due before our session. If you need to reschedule or cancel our call, please do so using the link that is provided to you in your confirmation email when you registered for our session. If you cancel more than 24 hours in advance of our call, then I will refund you in full, minus a 5% transaction fee. If you cancel or reschedule with less than 24-hour notice, I will refund 50% of the payment, unless we've agreed on another arrangement. In the unlikely event that I must cancel our session, your payment will be refunded in full, unless we have agreed to reschedule for another time.There are no refunds offered on services rendered.PRIVACY
Visit here for details about my privacy policy.
Request a Free Consultation
Are you interested in working together? Please let me know how I can help you, and I will send you a link to schedule a free consultation.You can also review details about my rates and policies here.Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday
Thank you!
Please note I am currently out of the office until August 26, 2024. I will do my best to respond to your message within 1-3 business days after my return. Thank you!
Testimonials
“A quick and organized mind is a rare gift which Mira has clearly been blessed with. Her strengths perfectly compliment my scatter-brained creativity, keeping me focused and able to meet my goals. I’m so grateful to have met this beautiful soul!”
— Kate O.
“Mira has tremendous organizing abilities, an amazing eye for aesthetics, and an incredibly warm personality. She has repeatedly provided invaluable professional assistance in running and growing my business.”
— Mike K.
“Incredible to work with from the start. She is truly skilled with web design and the back-end details…She is also excellent at breaking down the concepts and programs for the user in a way that is easy to understand. She is a hard worker, is early on deadlines, and is extremely personable. I hired her to fix one small thing and ended up hiring her for a complete website overhaul. The final product was better than I hoped for, and I am thrilled.”
— Anne W.
“I have been working with Mira very closely for a few years now. Having worked with at least 4 other website builders/designers over the years, I have met my perfect match. She offers me the structure I need to implement what I am sometimes barely able to articulate...Mira not only completes and delivers the work on time every time, she actually keeps me focused…She does this all in a way that is just so easy. The perfect blend of offering her linear knowledge mixed with an eye for design. I finally have a website that actually works for me, and looks exactly how I want it to. She keeps me advised of updates that might serve my site and shares her thoughts about why or why not to make a shift. I have gotten a good deal of accolades for how well my website works and how it looks, not only from clients, from other professionals who evaluate these things. I confidently recommend her to my colleagues and friends.”
— Terrie L.
“It's always a pleasure…this time around I needed her to enhance some parts of my existing website (which she did for me a year ago) and she gets what I want without me having to explain too much to her about what I need. Plus, she's always giving suggestions to make things better. Her delivery is always on time if not earlier than promised.”
— Shuhada A.
“Very attentive to my needs and ideas; she really captured the spirit I wanted for my website design. Also, she really helped by translating all the technical terms into a language even a novice like me could understand.”
— Camille P.
“She delivered my updated templates on time and on budget. She’s creative and methodical with clear, direct communication...Very happy with the end result and would definitely recommend her to others.”
— Lynn R.
“Skillful, efficient, communicative, and the results are wonderful.”
— Melanie L.
“She was amazing and went beyond expected. I fully trusted her competence to get the job done with ease.”
— Mary W.
“The level of professionalism, promptness, and creativity with which Mira addressed my needs led to the creation of a site exceeding my expectations.”
— Vanessa K.
