Simon Hood Personal Website Refresh

Overview:
The project involves a complete redesign and refresh of Simon Hood's personal website, shifting towards a highly professional, impactful presentation. The new site should effectively market Simon as an accomplished speaker, entrepreneur, and recognised business expert. https://shoo46.wixsite.com/simon-hood-1

Objectives:
Establish a professional online presence that aligns with Simon's achievements and reputation.
Position Simon prominently as a thought leader and expert in business, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Generate interest in booking Simon for speaking engagements, interviews, and consultancy.

Target Audience:
Business professionals and corporate leaders
Event organisers and speaking agencies
Media representatives
Entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders

Design Style:
Clean, modern, and professional aesthetic
Premium look and feel to reflect expertise and leadership
Engaging imagery and clear typography
Professional, approachable, yet authoritative tone

Key Website Features:

Homepage:
High-impact, professional portrait of Simon
Concise summary of Simon's expertise, accolades, and professional highlights
Clear Call to Action (CTA) encouraging contact or booking for speaking engagements

About Page:
Detailed professional biography
Simon’s accomplishments, awards, and recognitions (Great British Entrepreneur of the Year, Insider's 42 under 42, etc.)
Professional timeline highlighting major milestones

Speaking Engagements:
Overview of topics Simon regularly speaks about (e.g., entrepreneurship, business growth, leadership)
Testimonials from past speaking events
Simple booking/enquiry form

Media/Press Section:
Collection of past interviews, publications, and features
High-resolution professional photographs suitable for media use

Blog/Thought Leadership Section (optional):
Articles and insights authored by Simon on business, entrepreneurship, and leadership
SEO-friendly content to increase visibility and demonstrate expertise

Contact:
Easy-to-use contact form
Professional contact information
Links to professional social media profiles

Technical Requirements:
Mobile-responsive design
Optimised loading speed and SEO-friendly architecture
Integration with social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter)
Secure, GDPR-compliant contact and booking forms

Inspirational Examples:
Websites of high-profile speakers and entrepreneurs like Alan Sugar, Peter Jones, and Richard Branson