I think your design is fine, though could probably use a bit more nuance to identify with your market. I think the thing I'm missing is images of sample sites,

I think your design is fine, though could probably use a bit more nuance to identify with your market. I think the thing I'm missing is images of sample sites, right on the main page. The "latest news and gossip" sends a strange message, makes it feel like I'm on a gossip site. The sign up process could use a bit more attention. It feels like a contact form. Overall, I think it looks like a great start though.