Whether you’re a service provider, product seller, photographer, or some other kind of business owner, the time might come when you realize you’d like to create a Squarespace events page for an event you’re planning. As a website designer, I love encouraging my clients to think outside the box when it comes to events. If most of your…

If you have a team you are working with to manage your website, they will need access to the backend of your website—enabling them to post blog posts, update important pages, and add links, and more. However, many business owners end up giving their team their website password in order to accomplish this—which isn’t always…

I have been a website designer (specifically, a Squarespace website designer) for more than 4 years now—and one of my most-asked questions is why I specialize in Squarespace websites (as opposed to WordPress, Shopify, etc…) The short answer? Because both I and my clients love it. The long answer is going to be much longer than a sentence…

As you build your website, one of the most important things you will want to take into consideration is how your interface will appear on a mobile device. If your website looks stunning and professional on a desktop, but disgruntled and disorganized on a mobile device, you will likely be making a poor impression on a good portion of…

Squarespace member areas are a fantastic way to add exclusivity + income to your website in a completely digital way. While some business owners use Squarespace member areas to offer customers/clients extra information or downloads for an additional price, other business owners use member areas as their entire business model (think…

As an online business owner, your website presence is essential to attracting, informing, and keeping clients and customers. For this reason, ensuring that your website has all the information necessary to encourage clients to book with you should be a top priority. As a Squarespace and Showit website designer, I work with coaches and service…

Redirects: They’re often forgotten about in the world of website design, with topics like design and copy taking precedence, but they’re actually very important to maintaining a professional, easy-to-navigate online presence. As a Squarespace and Showit website designer, I tell my clients to be mindful of any external links to their website that…

I’m a Squarespace and Showit website designer, which means the majority of my time is spent building websites, talking with clients, and helping them make decisions regarding the many options that come with both Squarespace and Showit. One of my most commonly asked questions is, “Which Squarespace plan is best?” Of course, there is…

As a Squarespace and Showit website designer, I am often advising Squarespace users on how to use custom CSS on their websites. This is necessary when someone wants to use a feature or style that doesn’t automatically come with their Squarespace template, and wants to ensure that their website stands out from the rest in their industry…

A commonly asked question I see about Squarespace and its many template options is, “Are Squarespace templates free,” or “do I have to pay for them?” As you might have guessed, the answer to this is more complicated than a simple yes or no! While Squarespace does offer free template options, there are also a plethora of paid template…

If you currently use Squarespace to host your website (regardless of what type of business you run,) Squarespace forms are a fantastic option for connecting with potential clients and customers easily and securely. My favorite things about using forms over simply providing an email address to which info can be sent are: 1. You can control…

Want to know how you can easily expand your blog post content so you have a bunch of topic ideas at your fingertips? Well keep on reading because you’re in luck! First off, let’s chat about the relationship between SEO and blog posts. SEO, or search engine optimization, is about making your website more Google-friendly so that you can…

I get a ton of questions from my clients regarding Squarespace Email Campaigns: their ease of use, how to set them up, and, above all, whether they are worth the time and money investment. I personally have not used Squarespace Email Campaigns for my own business, but, as a Squarespace website designer, I have helped many of my clients…

If you currently own a business that utilizes a podcast as a marketing channel, it means you have one MORE thing to consider when choosing a website design platform for your business. You want something that will look great, have all the capabilities you need for running your business (from booking calendars to sales pages,) AND host your show…

One common mistake I see as a Squarespace and Showit website designer is how many business owners disregard adding a 404 page on their website. Your reaction to this is likely one of two things: “OMG! How could anyone NOT have a 404 page?!” OR “Um...what even is a 404 page (and why do I need it?!)” If your reaction was the latter, don’t…

If you are planning to DIY or outsource your business website, it’s likely that you’re going to need a variety of photos in order to make the best possible impression on your visitors. And, as a Squarespace and Showit website designer, I know ALL the ins and outs of what is important to feature on your website so your photos give visitors heart eyes…

I always make sure I have a TON of tools and resources at my disposal for creating business websites (after all, I have a career as a Squarespace and Showit website designer!) Today, I’m sharing some of my favorites that I use almost every week (or even every day) to run my business. Canva is one of my all-time favorite tools for creating social…

Providing social media icons on your website for easy access by visitors is SUPER important. Not only does it make the process of finding your social media pages easier for the users on your website, but it also helps you gain followers and maintain a dialogue between yourself and potential clients even when they aren’t on your website! If…