# David Alex | LifeOS

> David Alex is a digital designer, fractional CMO, and creator with nearly a decade of experience building websites and digital systems. Certified Framer Expert, Squarespace Authorized Trainer, and Squarespace Circle Member. Built 250+ websites, 900+ SEO projects, and digital products used by 2,500+ designers. This site documents systems, tools, and frameworks for a calm, organized creative life — and serves as a hub for services, products, articles, and resources.

## Who This Site Is For
Freelance designers, small business owners, solopreneurs, and creators looking for web design services, Framer/Squarespace templates, productivity systems, and honest tool reviews.

## Core Pages

- [Home](https://davidalex.com/): Personal dashboard. Overview of products, articles, and current projects.
- [About](https://davidalex.com/about): Background and story. Went freelance in 2017, paid off $20k debt in 100 days, grew an agency to 250+ websites. Covers guiding values, creator profile, and current work.
- [Services](https://davidalex.com/services): Web design, fractional CMO, brand strategy, Notion consulting, and Squarespace builds for businesses from $0–$15M revenue.
- [Products](https://davidalex.com/products): Digital products for designers — Framer templates, Squarespace starter kits, and free downloads. Used by 2,500+ designers.
- [Articles](https://davidalex.com/articles): Practical guides on web design, productivity, freelancing, tools, and personal finance.
- [Tech Stack](https://davidalex.com/stack): 184+ tools reviewed across productivity, design, AI, health, and finance. Updated regularly.
- [Newsletter](https://davidalex.com/newsletter): Monthly newsletter on design, systems, and tools.
- [Contact](https://davidalex.com/contact): Inquiries for services, partnerships, and consultations.
- [Partnerships](https://davidalex.com/partnerships): Brand partnership and sponsorship opportunities for tool and software companies.
- [Feed](https://davidalex.com/feed): Short-form updates, thoughts, and quick posts.
- [Refund Policy](https://davidalex.com/refund-policy): Purchase and refund terms for digital products.

## Services

- [Digital Product Design](https://davidalex.com/services): Strategy, design systems, websites, apps, and information architecture for complex digital problems — from $30,000.
- [Fractional CMO](https://davidalex.com/services): Embedded marketing leadership covering strategy, customer journeys, email flows, and growth — from $7,750/month.
- [Brand Strategy & Design](https://davidalex.com/services): Brand identity, design system in Figma, style guide, and future-proof brand mark — from $10,000.
- [Notion Consulting](https://davidalex.com/services): Custom Notion builds, migration, automations, training, and admin management — from $5,000.
- [Website Build (Framer / Squarespace)](https://davidalex.com/services): Full website design and development with custom animations and backend training — from $12,000.
- [Squarespace Weekend Build](https://davidalex.com/services): Fast 7-page website with SEO, responsive design, and post-launch support — from $4,000.
- [Strategy Call](https://davidalex.com/services): 1:1 consultation on brand, strategy, or growth — from $149.

## Products

- [Framer Templates](https://davidalex.com/products/framer-templates): Free and paid conversion-focused Framer website templates.
- [Squarespace Starter Kits](https://davidalex.com/products/starter-kits): 8+ designer starter kits and resources for Squarespace.
- [Squarespace Free Downloads](https://davidalex.com/products/squaresapce-free-downloads): Free Squarespace resources and downloads.

## Articles

- [The 5 Best Business Phone Systems in 2026](https://davidalex.com/articles/best-voip-services): Hands-on comparison of top VoIP and business phone platforms. Jan 2026.
- [6 Best AI Website Builders in 2026](https://davidalex.com/articles/best-website-builders): 50+ AI website builders reviewed and ranked by a working designer. Dec 2025.
- [Kit Email Marketing Review 2025](https://davidalex.com/articles/kit-email-marketing-review): Complete guide to building and monetizing a creator business with Kit. Oct 2025.
- [My Honest Thistle Review](https://davidalex.com/articles/thistle-meal-delivery-review): 5 years of real experience with Thistle meal delivery. Aug 2025.
- [Why You Need a Robo Investor](https://davidalex.com/articles/betterment-review): 7-year Betterment experiment and the case for automated investing. Jul 2025.
- [Become a Freelance Website Designer in 3 Months](https://davidalex.com/articles/become-a-freelance-website-designer): Step-by-step framework for going freelance as a web designer. Jul 2025.
- [How I Built a $20k/Month Productized Service in 6 Months](https://davidalex.com/articles/productized-service): Strategy and lessons from productizing a design service. Jul 2024.
- [Personal Minimum Runway](https://davidalex.com/articles/personal-runway): Framework for financial safety as a freelancer or creator. Jul 2024.
- [The Hoax is That Tomorrow is a Better Day to Start](https://davidalex.com/articles/how-to-start): Essay on starting before you're ready. Jun 2024.
- [How to Read Better and Recall More](https://davidalex.com/articles/read-better): Systems for reading retention and recall. Jun 2024.
- [Find & Keep Great Mentors](https://davidalex.com/articles/mentors): 8 tips for finding mentors who invest in you. Jul 2024.
- [Bet On Yourself, Fully](https://davidalex.com/articles/bet-on-yourself): Essay on self-belief and committing to your own path. Sep 2024.

## Social & External Profiles

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetdavidalex
- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@hellodaaaaavid
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellodaaaaavid/
- Flex CMO (fractional CMO business): https://myflexcmo.com/
- Replit profile: https://replit.com/@hellodavidalex