Title: Maya Smart
Author: Travis McAshan
Published: May 19, 2022
Last modified: October 22, 2025
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Maya Smart
# Helping parents raise kids who thrive
## What We Did
[Design](https://www.glidedesign.com/work?work-type=web-design-ux) [Development](https://www.glidedesign.com/work?work-type=web-development)
Overview
When Maya Smart wanted to redesign her site leading up to her book launch, we couldn’t
have been more excited to play a small role in supporting her mission. A leading
authority and advocate for child literacy, Maya Smart offers research-based insights
and practical tools to promote family literacy, learning, and connection. She already
had an incredible vault of resources but needed a space to share news of her upcoming
book and speaking events, and was seeking advice on a better way to present her
invaluable literacy advice to her audience.
[Visit Website](https://mayasmart.com/)
## Post launch results
11
%
Bounce rate
273
%
Referral traffic
## Designed to inform and inspire
We had fun with the design of this project by tapping into our playful side, incorporating
confetti elements and pops of color. But design isn’t just about looks. We aimed
to balance visual flair with sophistication to support Maya Smart’s research-rich
content and establish trust with visitors. From the homepage to individual resources,
every detail was crafted to reflect both warmth and authority.
> GLIDE and their services are exceptional. As soon as I forward a request to
> GLIDE, I consider it handled. They are a valued partner and extension of my team.
> 
> Maya Smart
> Author
Beyond the visuals, functionality and structure were key. One of the top goals was
to reorganize the site so parents could quickly find what they need. We focused
on intuitive navigation with rich dropdowns and clearer content categories to support
that journey. While the front-end experience feels seamless, a lot of thoughtful
complexity is working in the background. The result is a digital home that not only
showcases Maya’s literacy tools but reinforces her credibility and broader mission
to make literacy more accessible and impactful for families everywhere.
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