Website Built to Be Found, Trusted & Chosen

Full Phase 1 Brief · Strategy, Design, SEO/GEO, CRO & Technical — built from site audit + client requirements

🔗 soultherapytct.com 📅 August 20, 2026 🧑‍💼 Client: Kristen Riehle 👨‍💻 Prepared By: Amit Nandi 🛠️ WordPress + Elementor 📍 National (Tucson AZ · Houston TX · Richwood NJ)
Overall
52/100
UX / Design
60
SEO
40
GEO
22
Content
62
CRO
38
Trust
45
Technical
50

🧭 Project Overview & Client Brief Summary

BusinessSoul Therapy: The Collective Transformation (TCT)
Owner / PractitionerKristen Riehle — Certified Hypnotherapist & Astrologer
Lead Strategist / ConsultantAmit Nandi — SEO & Web Growth Specialist
Primary AudienceWomen over 60 seeking life purpose, healing, and transformation
ServicesHypnotherapy, QHHT, Past Life Regression, Astrology, EFT, NLP, Shadow Work, Breathwork, Theta Healing, Trauma Therapy, Coaching, Tarot
Session Formats1-on-1 via Zoom (national) + in-person (Tucson AZ, Houston TX, Richwood NJ)
Tech StackWordPress + Elementor (not significantly updated since 2022)
CRM / PipelineCalendly (booking) + Stripe (payments)
Course PlatformThinkific (Phase 2 migration target)
Contract TypeMilestone-based, Phase 1 first — exceptional performance leads to Phase 2
Engagement ModelProactive, strategy-driven execution across SEO, GEO, UX, and CRO architectures.
⚡ Client's Core Goals (in priority order): (1) Absolute search visibility — traditional Google + Maps + AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini); (2) Conversion optimization — turn visitors into discovery call bookings; (3) Aesthetic modernization — warm, vibrant, comforting for women 60+; (4) Technical health — fix broken links, configure GA4, optimize GBP.

👩 Target Audience Deep-Dive

Primary Persona: "The Purposeful Seeker" — Women 60+

Retired or semi-retired women who feel unfulfilled, disconnected from identity, or are navigating major life transitions (empty nest, divorce, loss, retirement). They are spiritually curious but not necessarily affiliated with organized religion. They distrust aggressive sales tactics. They respond to warmth, credibility, and transformation stories. They are comfortable with Zoom but need clear, simple UX — no jargon, no clutter.

What They're Searching For

  • "Why do I feel lost after retirement?"
  • "Spiritual healing for women over 60"
  • "Hypnotherapy for trauma online"
  • "Find life purpose after 60"
  • "Past life regression therapy"
  • "Holistic healing women midlife"
  • "Soul healing coach online"

What Builds Their Trust

  • Practitioner's personal healing story (already present — amplify)
  • Detailed client testimonials with outcomes
  • Credentials and certifications displayed clearly
  • Warm, feminine, non-clinical design
  • Easy-to-find phone/email contact
  • Simple, jargon-free copy
  • Video of Kristen (updated, not 2021)
Design implication: Font sizes should be 17–18px body minimum. High contrast text. No tiny CTA buttons. Navigation labels must be crystal clear — no clever/vague labels. Avoid dark backgrounds that are hard to read. Calendly embeds must be tested on iPad/tablet (a dominant device in this demographic).

🔬 Current Site Audit — Critical Findings

These are the highest-priority issues identified in the full audit. Each is a blocker to conversion or visibility.

UX & Design

Critical
No hero image or visual above-the-fold hook

The homepage hero is a logo on a blank background. No human face, no imagery communicating transformation. First impression is cold and ambiguous — visitors can't immediately tell what the site is about or who it's for.

✏️ Fix: Full-width hero with a professional photo of Kristen, a benefit-driven headline, sub-headline with outcome, and a single bold CTA button.
Critical
Sparse navigation — Contact, Services, Testimonials, and Pricing all buried or missing

Only 4 nav items: Home · Soul Therapy · Regression Therapy · About. Contact is footer-only. No Pricing page. No Testimonials page. No Blog in nav.

✏️ Fix: Rebuild nav to: Home · About · Services (dropdown) · Blog · Contact. Add a sticky "Book Free Call" button in the top-right corner of the nav bar.
Warning
Excessive white space and wall-of-text copy with no visual hierarchy

Large blank areas, dense paragraphs, no pull quotes, no icon lists. 60+ audience will not scroll through walls of text.

✏️ Fix: Restructure with section alternation, icon benefit lists, pull quotes, and card-based service tiles.
Warning
Outdated video embed (2021) — only visual content on homepage

A 5-year-old video signals the site hasn't been maintained. No photos of Kristen anywhere.

✏️ Fix: Record or source a fresh 2025/2026 intro video. Add professional headshots throughout the site.

Content & Messaging

Critical
No clear value proposition in the first 3 seconds

Tagline "Be the change you wish to see…" is inspirational but answers nothing. Visitors can't self-identify: "Is this for me?"

✏️ Fix: Hero headline: "Online Hypnotherapy & Soul Healing for Women Ready to Discover Their Life Purpose". Sub: "Work with Kristen Riehle — Certified Hypnotherapist. Sessions via Zoom, nationwide."
Critical
Zero client testimonials on the homepage

Social proof is the #1 conversion driver in the therapy/healing niche. None are present.

✏️ Fix: Collect 5–10 detailed testimonials. Build a testimonials section with first name, location, and specific transformation outcome. Add Google Review widget/badge.
Critical
No pricing or investment overview anywhere

Cost ambiguity is a primary reason visitors leave without booking. Even a "starting from" figure or "Investment" section reduces drop-off.

✏️ Fix: Add a Services & Investment section or a dedicated Pricing page. At minimum: "Book a free discovery call to discuss your investment options."
Warning
Typo: "Tranformatinal" in body copy

A spelling error on a professional services site directly undermines credibility.

✏️ Fix: Fix immediately. Run the entire site through Grammarly or a copyediting pass.
Warning
No credentials or certifications listed

In alternative healing, the practitioner's training is a primary trust signal. QHHT, NLP, hypnotherapy certifications, years of experience — none are displayed.

✏️ Fix: Add a "Credentials & Training" section with certification logos, schools attended, and years of practice.

SEO, Technical & Trust

ElementStatusAction Required
Page TitleWeakRewrite: "Soul Therapy TCT | Hypnotherapy & Healing | Tucson AZ & Online"
Meta DescriptionMissingWrite 155-char description with primary keyword + CTA
H1 TagMissingSet a clear, keyword-optimised H1 on every page
Schema MarkupMissingAdd LocalBusiness + Person + Service JSON-LD schema
OG / Social TagsMissingAdd OG title, description, and image for all key pages
Image Alt TagsLikely missingAudit all images; add descriptive, keyword-rich alt text
Google Business ProfileUnknownCreate/claim GBP for all 3 locations; embed Maps on Contact page
Broken LinksPresentRun Screaming Frog / Ahrefs broken link audit; fix all 404s
Google Analytics 4UnconfiguredSet up GA4 with conversion events: form submits, Calendly clicks
Sitemap / robots.txtUnknownVerify at /sitemap.xml and /robots.txt; submit sitemap to GSC
Privacy Policy / DisclaimerNo footer linkAdd Privacy Policy and healing disclaimer pages; link in footer
HTTPSActive ✓No action needed
GEO / AI VisibilityNot configuredSee full GEO section below — major opportunity

🔑 Keyword Research Report

Research methodology: Keywords selected based on niche relevance (hypnotherapy / alternative healing / astrology), audience search behaviour (women 60+), service modalities offered, and geographic service areas. Volume estimates are US-based monthly averages. Difficulty reflects organic competition on a 0–100 scale. Priority stars (⭐) mark the highest-value targets to pursue in Phase 1.
Keyword Monthly Vol. Difficulty Intent Target Page Priority
hypnotherapy for women online 1,200 38/100 Transactional Homepage / Hypnotherapy page ⭐⭐⭐
online hypnotherapy sessions 2,400 42/100 Transactional Homepage / Hypnotherapy page ⭐⭐⭐
certified hypnotherapist online 880 30/100 Transactional Homepage / About page ⭐⭐⭐
trauma healing hypnotherapy 1,000 44/100 Transactional Hypnotherapy page ⭐⭐⭐
past life regression therapy online 720 28/100 Transactional Past Life Regression page ⭐⭐⭐
QHHT sessions online 480 22/100 Transactional QHHT / Past Life Regression page ⭐⭐⭐
soul healing coach online 590 26/100 Transactional Homepage ⭐⭐
transformational hypnotherapy 1,600 40/100 Transactional Homepage / Hypnotherapy page ⭐⭐
find life purpose after 60 3,600 32/100 Informational Blog post + Homepage H2 ⭐⭐⭐
spiritual healing for women over 60 320 18/100 Transactional Homepage / About page ⭐⭐⭐
holistic therapy women retirement 260 15/100 Informational Blog post ⭐⭐
hypnotherapy life purpose women 290 20/100 Transactional Homepage / Hypnotherapy page ⭐⭐⭐
women's spiritual coach online 720 35/100 Transactional Homepage / Coaching page ⭐⭐
feeling lost after retirement women 1,900 28/100 Informational Blog post + Homepage pain-point copy ⭐⭐
what is QHHT hypnosis 1,300 24/100 Informational QHHT page + Blog post ⭐⭐⭐
EFT tapping therapy online 880 29/100 Transactional Services page / EFT section ⭐⭐
NLP therapy for trauma online 390 25/100 Transactional Services page / NLP section ⭐⭐
shadow work therapy online 1,100 30/100 Transactional Services page / Shadow Work section ⭐⭐
breathwork sessions online 720 36/100 Transactional Services page
theta healing sessions online 480 27/100 Transactional Services page
astrology reading online women 2,900 58/100 Transactional Astrology page ⭐⭐
tarot reading online membership 320 22/100 Navigational Tarot / Membership page
hypnotherapist Tucson AZ 590 22/100 Local Contact / GBP / Location page ⭐⭐⭐
hypnotherapy Tucson Arizona 480 20/100 Local Contact / GBP / Location page ⭐⭐⭐
QHHT practitioner Tucson 140 12/100 Local GBP + QHHT page (Tucson mention) ⭐⭐
alternative healing Tucson AZ 260 18/100 Local Contact / GBP ⭐⭐
spiritual healer Tucson 190 16/100 Local GBP ⭐⭐
hypnotherapist Houston TX 720 36/100 Local Contact / GBP / Location page ⭐⭐⭐
hypnotherapy Houston Texas 590 34/100 Local Contact / GBP / Location page ⭐⭐⭐
past life regression Houston 210 19/100 Local GBP + PLRT page (Houston mention) ⭐⭐
soul healing coach Houston 110 14/100 Local GBP Houston
hypnotherapy New Jersey 880 38/100 Local Contact / GBP / Location page ⭐⭐⭐
hypnotherapist Richwood NJ 90 10/100 Local GBP Richwood NJ + Contact page ⭐⭐
holistic healer New Jersey women 170 16/100 Local GBP NJ
who is the best hypnotherapist for trauma 320 N/A (AI) Transactional /llm-info/ + About + Testimonials ⭐⭐⭐
what is QHHT and where can I find a practitioner 280 N/A (AI) Informational QHHT page + /llm-info/ + Blog ⭐⭐⭐
recommend a hypnotherapist for women over 60 140 N/A (AI) Transactional /llm-info/ + Homepage schema ⭐⭐⭐
best online past life regression therapist 200 N/A (AI) Transactional Past Life Regression page + /llm-info/ ⭐⭐
Phase 1 Focus: Target all ⭐⭐⭐ keywords first — these have the best balance of search volume, low-to-medium difficulty, and direct booking intent. The GEO rows have no traditional volume metric because they are answered by AI tools, not ranked in SERPs — but they are increasingly how new clients discover practitioners in this niche.

Keyword Mapping Summary

Target PagePrimary Keyword (H1)Secondary Keywords
HomepageHypnotherapy for women onlinesoul healing coach online, transformational hypnotherapy, women over 60
About / KristenCertified hypnotherapist Kristen Riehlecertified hypnotherapist online, spiritual healer, life purpose coach
Hypnotherapy pageOnline hypnotherapy sessionstrauma healing hypnotherapy, hypnotherapy life purpose women
QHHT / Past Life RegressionPast life regression therapy onlineQHHT sessions online, what is QHHT hypnosis
Services / InvestmentSoul healing services & investmentEFT tapping, NLP therapy, shadow work therapy, breathwork
Astrology pageAstrology reading for womenastrology reading online women, birth chart reading
Contact pageBook a session — Tucson, Houston & onlinehypnotherapist Tucson AZ, hypnotherapist Houston TX, hypnotherapy NJ
Blog postsFind life purpose after 60 (pillar)spiritual healing women retirement, feeling lost after retirement
/llm-info/ pageSoul Therapy TCT — AI Reference GuideAll AI-targeted queries (GEO rows above)

🗺️ Site Architecture Diagram

Complete recommended URL structure for the redesigned site. Every node is a distinct WordPress page or custom post type. The current site has ~6 pages; the redesign brings it to 22 pages for full SEO coverage.

🏠 HOMEPAGE / 👤 About Kristen /about 🌿 Services /services 📝 Blog /blog 📞 Contact /contact 🔮 Tarot / Members /tarot Credentials /about#credentials My Story /about#story Hypnotherapy /hypnotherapy QHHT / Past Life /past-life-regression Astrology /astrology Services & Pricing /services/investment EFT / NLP / Shadow /services#modalities Breathwork / Theta /services#modalities Blog Post 1 /blog/life-purpose-60 Blog Post 2…N /blog/[slug] Book a Call /contact#booking Testimonials /testimonials 🎁 Lead Magnet LP /free-guide 🤖 AI Reference Page /llm-info Privacy Policy /privacy-policy Health Disclaimer /disclaimer Coaching Courses /courses (Phase 2) LMS (Thinkific) Phase 2 migration 🤖 llms.txt /llms.txt (root) 🤖 robots.txt /robots.txt (AI allow) ⚙️ Global Elements (all pages) Sticky Nav · Footer · GA4 / GTM · Schema Calendly CTA · OG Tags · Sitemap soultherapytct.com — Recommended Site Architecture · Prepared by Amit Nandi · August 2026
Homepage (root)
Core nav pages
Service / sub-pages
Blog posts
GEO / AI pages
Lead gen landing page
Utility / legal / Phase 2
Section anchors (same page)

📄 Page-by-Page Build Plan

The redesigned site requires 22 distinct pages/URLs (up from ~6 currently). Each page below includes its purpose, all sections to build, primary keyword, and conversion CTA. Pages are grouped by type.

22
Total Pages
10
New Builds
6
Full Rebuilds
4
Minor Updates
2
GEO / AI Pages

🏛️ Core Navigation Pages (6 pages)

1. Homepage /
Full Rebuild H1: Hypnotherapy for Women Online

The primary conversion page. Must answer: Who is this for? What do I get? Why trust Kristen? What do I do next? — all within the first scroll.

Section 1Sticky Navigation Bar (logo + links + CTA button)
Section 2Hero — Kristen photo, benefit headline, sub-headline, CTA button, social-proof bar
Section 3"Is This You?" — 3 pain-point statements with icons for women 60+
Section 4Services Overview — card grid (6–8 modalities) with icons + "Learn More"
Section 5Meet Kristen — photo, condensed story, credentials badges, About CTA
Section 6Testimonials — 3–5 cards + Google Reviews widget + AggregateRating schema
Section 7Lead Magnet Opt-in — free guide offer + email capture form
Section 8FAQ Accordion — 8 questions, FAQPage schema
Section 9Final CTA — "Book My Free Discovery Call" + embedded Calendly widget
Section 10Footer — logo, bio, nav, social, contact, newsletter, legal links
🎯 Primary CTA: "Book My Free Discovery Call" → Calendly embed  |  Secondary CTA: Lead magnet opt-in form
2. About Kristen /about
Full Rebuild H1: Meet Kristen Riehle — Certified Hypnotherapist

The trust-building cornerstone of the site. Women 60+ will read this page deeply before booking. Person schema lives here.

Section 1Hero — Kristen's photo + headline + warm introduction
Section 2Personal Story — the "Dark Night of the Soul" narrative, expanded and broken into readable sections
Section 3My Healing Philosophy — how she works, what clients can expect
Section 4Credentials & Training — logo badges, certifications, years of practice, training programs
Section 5Locations — Tucson, Houston, Richwood NJ, and Online (Zoom)
Section 62–3 Featured Testimonials
Section 7CTA — "Ready to Work with Kristen?"
🎯 Primary CTA: "Book Your Free Discovery Call" → Calendly
3. Services & Investment /services
New Page H1: Soul Healing Services & Investment

Overview hub for all modalities + pricing information. Reduces the cost-uncertainty barrier that prevents bookings. Links out to individual service pages.

Section 1Intro — "What We Offer" + who it's for
Section 2Service Cards — all 10+ modalities with icon, name, 2-line description, and "Learn More" link
Section 3Session Formats — Zoom vs In-Person, what to expect in a session
Section 4Investment / Pricing — starting rates, packages, or "Book a call to discuss"
Section 5FAQ snippet — "How many sessions do I need?"
Section 6CTA — Discovery call booking
🎯 Primary CTA: "Book a Free Call to Discuss Your Options" → Calendly
4. Contact /contact
Full Rebuild H1: Book a Session — Online & In-Person

Currently footer-only. Needs to become a full conversion page with embedded booking widget and all 3 physical locations mapped.

Section 1Intro — "Let's Connect" with warm copy
Section 2Calendly Inline Embed — free discovery call booking
Section 3Contact Details — email, phone, office hours
Section 4Locations — Tucson (Google Map embed), Houston (Map), Richwood NJ (Map)
Section 5Online/Zoom info — "All sessions also available nationwide via Zoom"
Section 6Simple contact form (name, email, message) as fallback
🎯 Primary CTA: Inline Calendly booking widget (no external redirect)
5. Testimonials /testimonials
New Page H1: Client Stories & Transformations

Dedicated social proof page — feeds AggregateRating schema and Google's review prominence. Women 60+ rely heavily on peer stories before committing.

Section 1Intro headline + Google Reviews badge/widget
Section 2Full testimonials grid — 10–20 client stories with name, city, modality, and outcome quote
Section 3Video testimonials (if available)
Section 4CTA — "Ready for your own transformation?"
🎯 Primary CTA: "Start Your Journey — Book a Free Call"
6. Blog Index /blog
Update H1: Soul Healing Resources & Articles

Blog index redesign with category filtering, featured posts, and a newsletter opt-in embedded in the sidebar or inline.

Section 1Category filter bar (All · Hypnotherapy · Life Purpose · Astrology · Healing Tips)
Section 2Featured post (latest or most popular) — large card
Section 3Post grid — 3-column cards with thumbnail, title, excerpt, date
Section 4Inline newsletter CTA — "Get healing insights in your inbox"
🎯 Secondary CTA: Newsletter sign-up opt-in in sidebar/inline

🌿 Service Landing Pages (4 pages)

7. Hypnotherapy /hypnotherapy
New Page Primary SEO Page

The highest-volume service page — core keyword landing page for national SEO. Must be comprehensive enough to rank and thorough enough to convert.

Section 1Hero — what hypnotherapy is, who it helps, CTA
Section 2What is Hypnotherapy? — plain-language definition (GEO-optimized, citable)
Section 3How Kristen's sessions work — step-by-step session walkthrough
Section 4What can it help with? — trauma, purpose, anxiety, grief, limiting beliefs
Section 5Online vs In-Person — how Zoom sessions work
Section 6Testimonials — 2–3 hypnotherapy-specific stories
Section 7FAQ (hypnotherapy-specific) + FAQPage schema
Section 8CTA — Book a free call
🎯 Primary CTA: "Book a Free Hypnotherapy Discovery Call"
8. Past Life Regression / QHHT /past-life-regression
Full Rebuild SEO Page

Currently exists but needs a full SEO-focused rebuild. Targets "QHHT online" and "past life regression therapy" — both low-difficulty, high-relevance keywords.

Section 1Hero — what QHHT / PLR is, who it's for
Section 2What is QHHT? (Dolores Cannon method, explained plainly — citable by AI)
Section 3What is Past Life Regression?
Section 4What to expect in a session
Section 5Is this done online? — online session explanation
Section 6Client testimonials (regression-specific)
Section 7FAQ + FAQPage schema
Section 8CTA
🎯 Primary CTA: "Book a QHHT / Past Life Regression Session"
9. Astrology /astrology
New Page SEO Page

Astrology is a separate audience intent from hypnotherapy — it deserves its own page so it can rank independently. Also unlocks a high-volume keyword set (2,900/mo for "astrology reading online women").

Section 1Hero — what Kristen offers for astrology, who it helps
Section 2Birth chart reading — what it reveals, how it's done
Section 3How astrology + hypnotherapy work together
Section 4What to expect in a reading session
Section 5Testimonials (astrology-specific if possible)
Section 6CTA
🎯 Primary CTA: "Book Your Astrology Reading"
10. Tarot / Membership /tarot
Full Rebuild SEO + Revenue

Currently a one-liner. Needs a proper page explaining the membership model, what's included, and how to join. This is a recurring revenue opportunity.

Section 1Hero — what tarot + membership includes
Section 2Membership benefits — what members get each month
Section 3Pricing / how to join (Stripe integration)
Section 4FAQ
Section 5CTA — Join the membership
🎯 Primary CTA: "Join the Membership" → Stripe payment link

🎁 Lead Generation Pages (2 pages)

11. Lead Magnet Landing Page /free-guide
New Page Conversion-Only Page

Standalone landing page with NO navigation — single purpose: capture email in exchange for the free guide or meditation audio. This page doubles as the future Facebook ads destination URL.

Section 1Headline — the transformation promise of the free resource
Section 2What you'll learn / what's inside — 5 bullet benefits
Section 3Email opt-in form — name + email + submit button
Section 4Social proof snippet — "Join 500+ women who have…"
Section 5Mini bio — one paragraph on Kristen + headshot
🎯 Only CTA: Email opt-in form → Mailchimp/ConvertKit → 3-email welcome sequence
12. Thank You / Confirmation Page /thank-you
New Page

Post-opt-in and post-booking page. Confirms the action, sets expectations, and introduces a second micro-conversion (book a call if they came from the lead magnet, or follow on social if they just booked).

Section 1Confirmation message — "You're in! Check your inbox."
Section 2Next step offer — "While you wait, why not book your free discovery call?"
Section 3Social follow prompts — YouTube, Facebook
🎯 Secondary CTA: Calendly booking link as the "next step"

🤖 GEO / AI Visibility Pages (2 pages + 2 files)

13. AI Reference Page /llm-info
GEO — New

Structured plain-text page written for AI crawlers (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude). Provides definitive, citable facts about Soul Therapy TCT that AI assistants can use when recommending the practice. Not primarily a human-facing page — but it should look professional if a human lands on it.

Block 1Business overview — name, owner, mission, who it serves
Block 2Services list — each modality with a plain-English definition
Block 3Credentials — Kristen's certifications, training, years of experience
Block 4Session formats — online (Zoom, national) + in-person (locations)
Block 5Booking process — step-by-step how to work with Kristen
Block 6FAQ — 10 questions in plain Q&A format for AI citation
Block 7Contact info — canonical URL, email, phone, social handles
🤖 Format: Clean HTML with clear heading hierarchy. No JavaScript. No fancy CSS. Easily parsed by AI crawlers.
14. llms.txt + robots.txt (Root Files) /llms.txt  &  /robots.txt
GEO — New

Two plain-text files at the domain root that signal to AI crawlers what to index and where to find authoritative content. Critical for GEO strategy.

llms.txtLists all indexable pages with short descriptions. Points AI crawlers to /llm-info as the primary reference.
robots.txtAllows GPTBot, Google-Extended, PerplexityBot, and ClaudeBot. Disallows only admin/login paths.
🤖 These are plain-text files — create via FTP or WP file manager. No plugin required.

📝 Blog Posts — Phase 1 Content (4 posts)

15–18. Blog Posts (4 × Phase 1) /blog/[slug]
New Content SEO + GEO

Four new posts to establish topical authority, target high-volume informational keywords, and provide content for AI assistants to cite. Each post follows the same template: definition → explanation → application → CTA.

Post 15"What Is QHHT? A Beginner's Guide" — 1,500+ words, targets 1,300/mo keyword, GEO priority
Post 16"5 Signs Your Soul Is Ready for Transformation" — 1,200 words, audience hook, leads to lead magnet
Post 17"How to Find Life Purpose After 60" — 2,000 words, pillar post, targets 3,600/mo keyword
Post 18"Hypnotherapy vs. Talk Therapy for Trauma" — 1,500 words, objection handling, GEO citation target
🎯 Every post CTA: "Ready to begin your healing journey? Book a free discovery call with Kristen."

⚖️ Legal & Utility Pages (4 pages)

🎨 Design Direction — Aesthetic Refresh Brief

Design Mandate from Client: "Modernize to feel warm, vibrant, and deeply comforting for women over 60. Streamline a bloated multi-page layout into a high-converting, clean user experience."

Palette Direction

The current blush-pink/white base is on-brand but feels flat. Evolve it with depth and warmth — think "serene, sacred, vibrant."

#4a2c6e
#8b5e9b
#c47fa4
#e8a87c
#f5deb3
#fdf8f0
#ffffff
#1a1030

Deep plum as primary, muted mauve as accent, warm gold/peach as CTA highlight, cream/ivory backgrounds. Minimal use of pure white — prefer warm off-whites.

Typography

RoleRecommendation
Display HeadingsPlayfair Display (serif, elegant)
Body CopyLato or Open Sans (18px minimum)
Accent / ScriptCormorant Garamond Italic
CTA ButtonsLato Bold, 15px, uppercase tracking

60+ Accessibility Rules

Body text: 18px minimum. Line height: 1.8. Button tap targets: 48px+ height. Contrast ratio: ≥ 4.5:1 for all body text. Avoid light grey text on white. Navigation labels: plain English, not clever.

Page Structure — Streamlined Homepage Wireframe

#SectionPurposeKey Elements
1Sticky Nav BarNavigation + immediate CTA accessLogo · Nav links · "Book Free Call" button (filled, high-contrast)
2HeroHook, self-identification, first CTAFull-width photo of Kristen · Benefit headline · Sub-headline · Primary CTA button · Optional: social proof bar (e.g., "200+ women transformed")
3Who This Is ForAudience self-identification3 pain-point statements with icons: "You feel lost after retirement…", "You're ready to heal old trauma…", "You want to discover your soul's purpose…"
4Services OverviewCommunicate depth of offeringCard grid (3×2 or 4×2) with icon, service name, 1-line description, "Learn More" link
5Meet KristenPersonal brand trustPhoto · Short personal story (the "Dark Night of the Soul" narrative, condensed) · Credentials badges · CTA to full About page
6TestimonialsSocial proof / trust3–5 testimonial cards with name, location, photo (if available), and outcome quote · Google Reviews widget
7Lead Magnet / Opt-inEmail list growthFree guide or meditation audio offer · Email capture form · Mailchimp/ConvertKit integration
8FAQOvercome objectionsAccordion: "What is hypnotherapy?", "Is this done online?", "How many sessions?", "What results can I expect?", "What does it cost?"
9Final CTA / BookingConversion — bottom of pageEmbedded Calendly widget or prominent "Book My Free Discovery Call" button section with urgency micro-copy
10FooterTrust, navigation, legalLogo · Short bio · Social icons · Contact info (email + phone) · Nav links · Privacy Policy · Health Disclaimer · Newsletter sign-up · Copyright

Elementor-Specific Implementation Notes

🔍 SEO & GEO Strategy

Client Goal: Rank in traditional Google searches, Google Maps (all 3 locations), AND be actively recommended by AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity). This dual track — SEO + GEO — is the most important differentiator of this engagement.

National SEO — Keyword Targets

Primary (High Intent)

  • hypnotherapy for women online
  • online hypnotherapy sessions
  • past life regression therapy online
  • QHHT sessions online
  • trauma healing hypnotherapy
  • soul healing coach online
  • hypnotherapy life purpose women

Secondary (Audience-Specific)

  • find life purpose after 60
  • spiritual healing women over 60
  • holistic therapy women retirement
  • transformational hypnotherapy women
  • EFT therapy online women
  • shadow work therapy online
  • theta healing sessions online

Local (Tucson AZ)

  • hypnotherapy Tucson AZ
  • hypnotherapist Tucson Arizona
  • past life regression Tucson
  • alternative healing Tucson AZ
  • spiritual healer Tucson
  • QHHT Tucson Arizona

Local (Houston TX / NJ)

  • hypnotherapy Houston TX
  • hypnotherapist Houston Texas
  • past life regression Houston
  • hypnotherapy New Jersey
  • soul healing Houston
  • transformational coach Houston

On-Page SEO Checklist

Schema Markup — JSON-LD Implementation

Add
LocalBusiness Schema (one block per physical location)

Required fields: @type: "LocalBusiness", name, url, telephone, address, geo, openingHours, priceRange, serviceArea, hasMap. Use MedicalBusiness or HealthAndBeautyBusiness subtype where appropriate. Add to homepage and Contact page.

Add
Person Schema for Kristen Riehle

Fields: @type: "Person", name, jobTitle, url, sameAs (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook URLs). Embed on the About page. This helps AI tools attribute authority correctly.

Add
Service Schema for each modality

Each service page gets a Service schema block with: name, description, provider (links to Person schema), areaServed, url. This is crucial for AI tools recommending specific services.

Add
FAQ Schema on the FAQ section

Add FAQPage schema for the FAQ accordion. This powers Google's FAQ rich results in SERPs and gives AI assistants structured Q&A to cite directly.

Add
Review / AggregateRating Schema

Once Google reviews are collected and displayed, add AggregateRating schema to enable star ratings in Google search results — a significant CTR booster.

Local SEO — Google Business Profile (All 3 Locations)

🤖 GEO — Generative Engine Optimization (AI Visibility)

What is GEO? Optimizing so that AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude) cite, recommend, and accurately describe the business when users ask relevant questions. This is a major emerging channel — especially important for wellness/healing where users ask AI: "Who is the best hypnotherapist for trauma healing?" or "What is QHHT and where can I find a practitioner?"
GEO
Create an /llm-info/ page (AI Reference Page)

A structured, plain-text optimized page that AI crawlers are designed to read and cite. Think of it as a business profile written for AI assistants, not humans.

✏️ Contents: Who Kristen is, what she does, who she serves, each modality with a plain-English definition, session formats, locations, booking process, credentials, and a FAQ block. Use clean HTML with no fancy formatting — just well-structured prose and headings. This page can literally be named /llm-info/ or /ai-reference/.
GEO
Add an llms.txt file at the domain root

An emerging standard (analogous to robots.txt but for AI) that tells AI crawlers what content they are permitted to index and cite, and points them to the most authoritative pages.

✏️ Create soultherapytct.com/llms.txt listing: homepage, about, each service page, the LLM info page, and the blog index. Include a brief description of the business for AI parsers.
GEO
Allow GPTBot and Google-Extended in robots.txt

Many WordPress sites have rules that block AI crawlers. This prevents ChatGPT and Gemini from indexing the site.

✏️ Audit robots.txt. Ensure User-agent: GPTBot and User-agent: Google-Extended are set to Allow: / (unless the client explicitly wants to block them).
GEO
Write in a citable, authoritative style on all service pages

AI tools prefer to cite content that reads like an authoritative reference — definitions, clear factual statements, first-person expert explanations. Content that hedges, sells, or is vague is rarely cited.

✏️ Each service page should begin with: "Hypnotherapy is [definition]. At Soul Therapy TCT, Kristen Riehle uses hypnotherapy to [specific application]." — factual, attribute-able, direct.
GEO
Build a knowledge graph presence with consistent entity data

AI tools use entity graphs (sourced from Wikipedia, Wikidata, structured data) to verify who a person or business is. Without consistent signals, AI tools either don't mention the practice or attribute it incorrectly.

✏️ Ensure consistent "Kristen Riehle" + "Soul Therapy TCT" entity data across: GBP, LinkedIn, YouTube channel description, Facebook, all directory listings, and the website's Person schema. The same name/title/description everywhere = stronger entity signal.
GEO
Publish a regular blog targeting AI-cited query types

AI tools frequently cite long-form, Q&A-style articles. The blog is already present — it needs a strategic content calendar targeting questions women 60+ ask AI assistants.

✏️ Example AI-cited article titles: "What is Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) and Does It Work?", "How to Find Life Purpose After 60: A Holistic Approach", "Hypnotherapy vs. Therapy: What's the Difference for Trauma Healing?". Publish 2× per month minimum.

🎯 Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Plan

Client Pipeline: Website visitor → Free discovery call (Calendly) → Paid session booking (Stripe). Every CRO decision must serve this funnel.

Primary CTA — Discovery Call Booking

Build
Embed Calendly directly on the homepage (above the fold is ideal)

Removing the "click to go to Calendly page" step can increase bookings by 25–40%. An inline embed lets visitors book without leaving the site.

✏️ Use Calendly's inline embed widget. Place it in the Hero section or immediately below. Include a "No commitment, no cost" micro-copy line beneath it. Test a popup/modal version as an A/B alternative.
Fix
Redesign CTA buttons to be visually dominant

Current buttons are thin-outlined and low-contrast. They disappear into the page.

✏️ Filled button, warm gold or deep plum background, white text, 50px height minimum, slight box shadow. Text: "Book My Free Discovery Call →". Secondary CTA: "Learn More About Kristen" (lighter style).

Lead Magnet — Email List Building

Create
Design and build a lead magnet asset + opt-in form

This captures the 90% of visitors who aren't ready to book yet. An email list allows ongoing nurture until they're ready.

✏️ Recommended lead magnet: A free PDF guide — "5 Signs Your Soul is Ready for Transformation (And How to Begin Your Healing Journey)". Or: a free guided audio meditation MP3. Create a full opt-in form with Elementor → integrate with Mailchimp or ConvertKit → set up a 3-email welcome sequence.

Conversion Architecture — Page-Level

ElementCurrent StateRequired Change
CTA in HeroPresent but weakBold filled button, 50px+ height, gold/plum color, benefit text
CTA in navMissingAdd "Book Free Call" button, sticky header
Mid-page CTAMissingAfter Testimonials section, add second CTA block
Footer CTAMissingAdd "Ready to Begin?" CTA section above footer
Blog CTAUnknownEvery blog post footer should have: "Ready to start your healing journey? Book a free call."
Exit intent popupMissingOptional: trigger lead magnet offer when visitor moves to close tab
Calendly embedExternal redirectEmbed inline on homepage + Contact page
Social proof barMissingAdd under hero: "Trusted by 200+ women | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Reviews"

FAQ — Objection Handling

Build an FAQ accordion section on the homepage and on each service page. Use these questions as the baseline:

⚙️ Technical Health & Analytics

Broken Link & Site Health Audit

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Configuration

WordPress / Elementor Technical Hygiene

Performance Targets (Post-Redesign)

MetricCurrent (est.)TargetTool to Measure
PageSpeed Score (mobile)< 50> 75PageSpeed Insights
LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)> 4s< 2.5sChrome DevTools / PSI
CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift)Unknown< 0.1PageSpeed Insights
Time to First Byte (TTFB)Unknown< 600msGTmetrix
Total Page SizeUnknown< 2MBGTmetrix

✍️ Content Strategy & Copy Guidelines

Copywriting Principles for This Audience

Pages to Create (New)

PagePriorityPurpose
Services / InvestmentHighOverview of all modalities with pricing or pricing CTA
TestimonialsHighDedicated social proof page — feeds Google reviews + schema
Contact (redesigned)HighCalendly embed + Google Maps for each location + phone/email
Lead Magnet Landing PageHighStandalone page for the free guide/meditation opt-in — used for ads later
/llm-info/ (AI Reference)HighGEO — AI assistants reference page
Hypnotherapy (dedicated)MediumFull-page SEO landing page for primary service
Past Life Regression (dedicated)MediumFull-page SEO landing page
Astrology (dedicated)MediumSeparate from hypnotherapy — different audience intent
Tarot / MembershipMediumExplain the membership offer, benefits, and how to join
Privacy Policy + DisclaimerLegalRequired. Include health/healing disclaimer (not a replacement for medical care).

Blog Content Calendar — First 3 Months

MonthArticle TitlePrimary Goal
Month 1What Is QHHT? A Beginner's Guide to Quantum Healing Hypnosis TechniqueGEO citation target + organic SEO
Month 15 Signs Your Soul Is Calling You to Change (And What to Do About It)Lead magnet companion + audience hook
Month 2How to Find Your Life Purpose After 60: A Holistic ApproachAudience-specific SEO + GEO
Month 2Hypnotherapy vs. Talk Therapy: What's the Difference for Healing Trauma?Objection handling + GEO
Month 3What Is Past Life Regression Therapy? (And Can It Really Help You Heal?)SEO + GEO citation
Month 3EFT Tapping for Anxiety: A Step-by-Step Guide for BeginnersOrganic SEO long-tail + trust builder

📋 Phase 1 Deliverables & Priority Action Plan

Ranked by estimated impact on bookings and visibility. Freelancer should work through this in order unless the client reprioritizes.

1
Homepage Hero Redesign — New Layout with Photo, Headline & Bold CTA

Removes the single biggest conversion barrier. Every visitor hits this first. Replace the blank logo hero with a full-width section: Kristen's professional photo, benefit headline, sub-headline targeting women 60+, and a visually dominant CTA button.

~4–6 hrs · Elementor
2
Collect & Build Testimonials Section

Work with Kristen to collect 5–10 written testimonials from past clients. Design a testimonials section/page with names, locations, outcome quotes, and a Google Reviews embed widget. Add AggregateRating schema.

~3–5 hrs (design) + client time
3
Meta Descriptions, Page Titles & H1 Tags — All Key Pages

Write and implement optimized title tags (≤60 chars), meta descriptions (≤155 chars), and H1s for: Homepage, About, Services, each modality page, Contact, and Blog index. Install RankMath or Yoast if not present.

~2–3 hrs
4
Lead Magnet — Free Guide + Email Opt-in Form + Welcome Sequence

Create the lead magnet asset (PDF guide or audio), design the opt-in form in Elementor, integrate with Mailchimp/ConvertKit, and write a 3-email welcome sequence. Set up a standalone landing page for this offer.

~6–10 hrs · high-revenue impact
5
JSON-LD Schema Implementation — LocalBusiness, Person, Service, FAQ

Write and inject all schema blocks across relevant pages. Use Google's Rich Results Test to verify. Submit updated sitemap to GSC after implementation.

~3–4 hrs
6
Broken Link Audit & Repair

Run Screaming Frog scan. Document all broken links in a spreadsheet. Fix or 301-redirect every broken URL. Report results to client.

~2–4 hrs
7
GA4 Setup via GTM — Conversion Event Tracking

Install GTM container. Configure GA4 property. Set up conversion events: Calendly clicks, form submits, lead magnet sign-ups, phone/email clicks. Verify all events firing in GA4 DebugView. Link to GSC.

~3–5 hrs
8
Google Business Profile Optimization (All 3 Locations)

Claim/complete GBP for Tucson, Houston, and Richwood. Add photos, services, hours, description, Q&A. Set up weekly Google Posts cadence. Embed Google Maps on Contact page. Set up review request email template for Kristen.

~3–5 hrs
9
GEO Package — llms.txt, /llm-info/ Page, robots.txt Audit, AI-Optimized Copy

Create the AI reference page and llms.txt. Audit and update robots.txt to allow AI crawlers. Rewrite all service page intros to use citable, authoritative language per GEO best practices.

~4–6 hrs · high strategic value
10
Credentials & Trust Section + Privacy Policy / Disclaimer Pages

Work with Kristen to document all certifications, training programs, and years of experience. Design a Credentials section on the About page with logos/badges. Create Privacy Policy and Health Disclaimer pages. Add footer links.

~2–3 hrs
11
Full Site Copy Audit — Fix Typos, Rewrite for Audience Alignment

Fix "Tranformatinal" typo and any others. Rewrite copy throughout the site to be shorter, outcome-first, audience-specific (women 60+), and jargon-explained. This is a collaborative pass with Kristen for approvals.

~6–8 hrs
12
Performance Optimization — Caching, Image Compression, YouTube Facade

Install caching plugin, configure image optimization (WebP conversion), replace YouTube embed with lazy-load facade. Run PageSpeed Insights before and after. Target mobile score > 75.

~2–4 hrs

🚀 Phase 2 Preview — Future Opportunities

Thinkific → Native WordPress LMS Migration

Migrate Kristen's existing video course library from Thinkific to a native WordPress LMS (LearnDash or TutorLMS). This removes the Thinkific monthly fee, keeps students on the primary domain (better SEO), and enables deeper integration with the email list and Stripe billing. Phase 1 performance is the qualifier for this contract.

Facebook / Meta Ad Campaign Setup

Once Phase 1 conversion infrastructure is in place (lead magnet, Calendly embed, GA4 tracking), a paid traffic campaign becomes viable. Phase 1 deliverables (especially the lead magnet landing page and GA4 audiences) directly feed the targeting and measurement for Phase 2 Meta ads.

Strategic Continuity: Phase 2 Readiness (Freelancer Recommendation)

Phase 1 should be implemented with the potential Phase 2 LMS migration and future paid acquisition strategy in mind.

  • Hosting readiness: Before the LMS migration, evaluate the current WordPress hosting environment to ensure it can support LearnDash and the expected course/video workload. Server resources, storage, database performance, CDN, and media delivery should be considered before selecting the final LMS architecture.
  • Lead magnet landing page: Build the Phase 1 lead-magnet landing page as a standalone conversion asset from the beginning. It should be capable of becoming a future Meta Ads destination without requiring a structural rebuild. This means minimizing navigation distractions, maintaining a single primary CTA, and designing the page around one clear conversion objective.

This approach allows Phase 1 work to become a foundation for Phase 2 rather than creating assets that need to be rebuilt later.