What Does a Working Doula Website Even Mean?

(And why yours might look great… but still get ghosted)

TL;DR:

A working doula website doesn’t just look good. It shows up in search, builds trust with the right people, and gently guides them to take the next step.

If your site isn’t doing that yet, it’s not your fault — but it’s time to change that.

Inside Doula Website Club, we’ll help you make the website you already have actually work.

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Let’s start with the real talk.

Most doulas I talk to say the same thing:
“I have a website, but it’s not doing anything.”

It’s live. It has all the “right” pages. It even looks good.
But it’s not bringing in clients.
There’s no traffic. No inquiries.
Just… silence.

So let’s ask the question no one’s really asking:

What does a working doula website actually do?

Because it’s not just:

• Having an online presence

• A pretty homepage

• Or a contact form buried in the footer

If your site isn’t helping you get found, build trust, or bring in inquiries, it’s not working yet.
Not because you did anything wrong.
Just because no one taught you what to focus on.

Let’s walk through the three things your website needs to do to actually support your business.

1. A working doula website gets found

(When someone Googles “birth doula near me,” your site shows up)

This is the part most doulas skip. Not because they don’t care, but because SEO feels overwhelming or unclear.

But visibility doesn’t have to be complicated.

To show up in search:

• Use local keywords like “VBAC doula in Austin” or “postpartum doula home visits Chicago”

• Clearly list your city or region on your homepage and service pages

• Claim and connect your Google Business Profile

• Write blog posts that answer real questions your clients are already Googling

These aren’t tech tricks. They’re about clarity and consistency.
Once you know how, it’s simple to keep up with.

2. A working doula website builds trust

(It makes someone think: “Yes. I feel safe here.”)

Trust doesn’t come from certifications.
It comes from resonance.

That means using words that feel real.
Speaking directly to the people you serve.
And showing them what it’s like to be in your care — before they even reach out.

If your site sounds like a generic brochure, it’s time to bring your own voice back into it.

A site that builds trust:

• Says exactly who you serve and how

• Is warm, skimmable, and grounded

• Feels like you — not like a template

3. A working doula website converts

(It helps someone move from browsing to reaching out)

This part is quiet — but powerful.

Your website shouldn’t just sit there.
It should guide people toward a gentle next step, like:

• Filling out your inquiry form

• Booking a free consult

• Subscribing to your email list

To do that, your site needs:

• Multiple clear calls to action

• An easy-to-use form

• A sentence that says what happens next

Let people know it’s safe to take the first step.
And make it obvious how to do that.

What if your site looks good, but still isn’t working?

You’re not broken.
You’re not bad at business.
You’ve just been missing the part no one teaches — how to help your website actually do its job.

That’s exactly what we work on inside Doula Website Club.

We help birthworkers like you:

• Show up on Google without relying on social media

• Update your copy to sound like you

• Build trust with aligned clients

• Turn your site into a steady source of leads — without burning out

You already built something beautiful.
Let’s help people find it.

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