Susan Horne Comedy
A local comedian needed more than a Facebook page — she needed a professional home base that would help event planners find her, watch her clips, and book her on the spot. The site now does exactly that.
The Challenge
Susan Horne is a Virginia-based stand-up comedian performing at corporate events, churches, and private parties across the region. She needed a professional web presence that matched her energetic personality, something that would help event bookers find her, watch her clips, and get in touch.
The site needed to embed YouTube video clips without killing page speed, display an always-current show schedule, and include a downloadable press kit for promoters. Most importantly, it had to feel fun and authentic, not like a generic template.
What We Built
Instant-Play Video Clips
Video clips show a preview thumbnail and play instantly when clicked. The page stays fast even with multiple videos, so event planners can watch clips without waiting for anything to load.
Auto-Sorting Show Schedule
Shows automatically sort into upcoming and past events based on the current date. Featured shows get highlighted. Susan can update her schedule through a simple data file, with no CMS needed.
Touch-Enabled Image Carousel
A swipeable photo gallery with lightbox viewer lets visitors browse promo photos. Works smoothly on both desktop and mobile with touch gesture support.
Press Kit & Booking Info
A dedicated press kit page with downloadable assets, bio, and booking information gives event promoters everything they need to book Susan for their next event.
The Impact
Easier to Book
Event planners can now watch clips, download a press kit, and see the full show schedule in one place — no back-and-forth emails to figure out if Susan is the right fit.
Credibility at a Glance
A professional website instantly elevates Susan above comedians relying on social media alone. Corporate and church event planners expect a real site — now she has one.
Google Visibility
SEO-optimized for searches like “Virginia comedian for hire” and “clean comedian corporate events.” The site gives Google real content to index instead of just a social profile.
Referral-Ready
Susan can now share a single link that shows everything — video clips, upcoming shows, press kit, and contact info. Word-of-mouth referrals land on a page that closes the deal.
Technical Decisions
Performance
Lighthouse Scores
Scores measured via Google Lighthouse on the live production site.
Tech Stack
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