The tools, platforms, and resources I actually use to run Refinery Nine and build sites that work. No filler, no fluff — just the stuff I'd recommend to a friend. Some links are affiliate links (more on that below).
all in one place.
The Refinery Nine Toolkit
The most creative, drag-and-drop website builder out there. It's the only platform I build on — design freedom with zero code.
Showit
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Code: [your code] — 1 month free
Website Platform
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Code: [your code] — 1 month free
The most creative, drag-and-drop website builder out there. It's the only platform I build on — design freedom with zero code.
Showit
Website Platform
Take a Peek →
Code: [your code] — 1 month free
The most creative, drag-and-drop website builder out there. It's the only platform I build on — design freedom with zero code.
Showit
Website Platform
The platforms running my studio behind the scenes — every one earns its keep.
no.1
Business tools.
The tech stack
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The exact pre-launch checklist I run before any site goes live. Don't hit publish without it.
Not sure which template fits your brand? Take the two-minute quiz and find your match.
My fill-in-the-blank workbook for writing website copy that actually sounds like you — and actually sells.
Launch Checklist
Website Style Quiz
The Copy Workbook
Free Download
Quiz
Free Download
no.2
The Freebies
On the house
Where I source imagery and mockups when custom photography isn't in the budget.
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Another free favorite for clean, modern imagery. Pair with a good preset and you're golden.
Free, high-quality stock photos and video. Great in a pinch when you know how to curate.
Thousands of editorial, on-brand stock images, videos, and mockups. My go-to for that elevated look.
Unsplash
Pexels
Editorial Stock
Free
Free
Membership
no.3
Stock & visuals.
Make it look good
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Take a Peek →
download free →
The exact pre-launch checklist I run before any site goes live. Don't hit publish without it.
Not sure which template fits your brand? Take the two-minute quiz and find your match.
My fill-in-the-blank workbook for writing website copy that actually sounds like you — and actually sells.
Launch Checklist
Website Style Quiz
Editorial Stock
Free Download
Quiz
Free Download
The Refinery Nine collection — templates and tools to build the brand you want.
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Take a Peek →
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Design tips, behind-the-scenes, and the occasional unsolicited opinion. Free to join.
Not sure which template fits your brand? Take the two-minute quiz and find your match.
Strategic Showit templates built for specific industries. Drop in your content and launch.
The Refinery Collective
Semi-Custom Brands
Website Templates
Substack
The Studio
The Shop
no.4
My products.
On my shelf
A little honesty: some links here are affiliate links. If you grab something through them, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.
I only ever share what I actually use and would recommend regardless. — M
