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Sabi Kerr: Branding + Squarespace Website Design

I’m so excited to get into the behind-the-scenes of working with Sabi because this was a super fun branding and Squarespace website design project! This was also a special collaboration because I’d known Sabi for almost 2 years before working together. We met in a business coaching group program, and stayed in touch via Instagram. If you…

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Why I Offer SEO Services In Addition to Squarespace & Showit Website Design

Back in May 2019, I made the decision to start offering 1:1 SEO services. It was exciting but also a little overwhelming because I had to design my packages from scratch. Whereas there are many website designer courses that walk through how to package your services, there didn’t seem to be many resources for SEO strategists. Nonetheless…

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5 Essential Sidebar Sections for Your Squarespace Blog

A sidebar (the strip of extra content on either the left or right side of a page on a blog) is extremely valuable to your website - and, if you don’t already have one, now is the time to create one! You can see mine on the right of this screen ;) As a Squarespace and Showit website designer, I’ve designed many sidebars for my clients. Whether you…

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3 Signs You Need to Hire a Squarespace SEO Expert

Getting started with SEO can be very overwhelming at first. You don’t know where to find the best information and half the time, it feels like you’re reading a foreign language. Trust me, I’ve been there. When I got my job at an SEO agency, it took me months to actually learn what the heck I was doing and why it mattered. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the…

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When (And When Not) to Hire a Professional Website Designer

Not sure if you’re ready to invest in a professional website designer for your online business? You’re in luck! I’m breaking down the key aspects to be aware of when considering hiring a designer. This post is specifically for coaches, creatives and other service providers who are ready to go all in and invest $4-8K on website design…

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How to Create and Add a Favicon to Your Squarespace Website

In this post, I’m covering the basics of creating and adding a favicon to your Squarespace website! What a Favicon is (and Why You Should Have One). A favicon is the tiny image to the left of the text on a website tab in your browser. (HINT: Gmail’s is a rainbow “M,” Google Drive’s is a rainbow triangle, etc.) You can see them easily whenever you…

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How to Secure Your Squarespace Website with SSL

After all the time and energy you’ve invested into your Squarespace website, the last thing you want is for it to lack security. Lacking the proper SSL security can leave your website vulnerable to hackers and impersonators who not only threaten the safety of your website, but also threaten the safety of your customers and clients and their person…

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How to Add a Footer Navigation to Your Squarespace Website

If you currently have a website on Squarespace or plan on creating one soon, an important consideration for your new online home should be creating a footer navigation for it. I know this probably isn’t the first and most important thing that comes to mind on your checklist of things to do for your new website, but hear me out – as a Squarespace…

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AMP and Blogging with Squarespace: What You Need to Know

If you are currently blogging with Squarespace, you’re likely always on the hunt for ways you can optimize your site on all devices and get more views via search engines like Google. One lesser-known (but fantastic) option for optimizing your Squarespace website and blog on mobile devices is AMP, which stands for Accelerated Mobile Pages. What…

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Why Brine is the Best Squarespace 7.0 Template Family

If you’ve read any of my earlier blog posts, you may have noticed that I am a HUGE advocate for Squarespace. I have found that it’s simply one of the best website building service for solopreneurs, and I have used it to build my own business since I started! Since I chose Squarespace, I never looked back, and take any chance I can to tell my…

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A Guide to Squarespace Index Pages

As a Squarespace website designer, I’m always on the hunt for ways to make my clients’ websites unique, responsive, and easy-to-navigate – and that makes index pages one of my FAVORITE features of Squarespace 7.0. (There are many more favorites, though, which you can check out here…In case you hadn’t noticed, I LIVE and BREATHE…

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Bmore Boozeless: Branding + Squarespace Website Design

As a Squarespace and Showit website designer, one of my favorite things about the work I do is how unique each client is in their business and vision. That’s why I tell potential clients on a consultation to not worry if they don’t see something in my portfolio that 100% aligns to the vibe they’re looking for in their branding and website. This was…

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An Overview of Squarespace Blocks

If you’re a website DIYer, Squarespace blocks are arguably one of the first and most basic aspects you’d need to learn first about designing on the platform. If you’re not familiar, blocks are strips of content that make up website pages. These can be images, text, search bars, etc…Generally, every website page consists of multiple blocks that range in…

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7 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Squarespace Website Designer

Thinking of hiring a Squarespace website designer for your online coaching or service based business. Well you’ve come to the right place, because I’m breaking down my top tips for finding the right designer for your business. I’ve been a designer for more than 3 years. Not only have I learned a lot along the way, but I’ve also seen a lot of other…

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How to Create a Linktree Alternative on Squarespace & Improve SEO

If you’re active on Instagram, you know how hard it is to choose just one link to feature in your bio (ESPECIALLY if your account is for your business.) There are TONS of links you want to promote, from your website’s landing page, to free downloads, to your latest blog post, to your email list sign-up. So, when you can only showcase ONE link, how is an…

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How to Duplicate a Page on Your Squarespace Website

There are many capabilities that are super helpful when building your Squarespace website, and duplicating a page is one of them. Not only does it save time, but it also saves mental energy from having to recreate a design from scratch. In this post, I’m breaking down how you can duplicate your work in Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1 (find out the…

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