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Setting Up Redirects in Squarespace
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…
Which Squarespace Plan is Best?
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…
6 Best Websites for Squarespace CSS
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…
Are Squarespace Templates Free?
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…
Squarespace Forms: How to Set Them Up + Important Features
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…
Blog Post Writing Hack: How to Improve SEO and Easily Expand Your Content
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…
Why I Now Design Showit Websites for Coaches and Creatives
If you’re an OG reader on this blog and have been following me since mid 2018, you’d know that I live and breathe Squarespace. But in May 2020, I decided to get serious about branching outside of my “Squarespace website designer shell.” An influencer reached out to me about doing a Showit website, and I happily accepted! It was…
Squarespace Email Campaigns: Is It Worth It?
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…
Squarespace for Podcasting: What You Should Know
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…
What Keywords Are and How to Find Them For Your Website’s SEO
Keywords are a very important aspect of SEO. If you’re not familiar with this branch of digital marketing, SEO stands for search engine optimization. You can learn more about the basics of SEO here, but in simple terms it’s the process of making your website Google friendly so you can appear in the top search results. As a Squarespace SEO strategist..
Louise Henry’s Uplevel with Asana Course Review
If you’ve stumbled onto this post, there’s a chance you’re trying to figure out whether or not to purchase Louise Henry’s Uplevel with Asana course. This is an honest review of her course and the program. I purchased the course in January 2020, and I still use so much of what I learned back then today. First off, if you’re not super familiar with…
5 Benefits of Using Squarespace for Photographers
I have been a Squarespace and Showit website designer for 3 years now, and one of my favorite types of clients to recommend the Squarespace website building platform to is photographers. Squarespace has numerous features that are beneficial to photographers, making it a great choice for any who are looking to launch or revamp their...
6 Places to Find High-Quality Feminine Stock Photos for Your Website
If you’re a novice builder looking to create a website for your business, it’s likely that, eventually, you’re going to need photos that encompass your branding to use on your website’s pages. While it might be tempting to search Google and take screenshots of images you find to use on your website, doing so can have several consequences. First…
My Signature Squarespace SEO Framework
Curious what process I take my Squarespace SEO clients through? Keep on reading because I’m breaking that down in this post as I go through my framework in depth. Side note: Although this post and my services focus on Squarespace SEO, my packages work for any website builder. I’ve had clients come to me that use Wordpress…
What a Website Designer Does and Doesn’t Do
I’ve been wanting to write a blog post like this for a while, detailing exactly how a website designer can help you - and to what extent. Though I like to think of myself as a tech miracle worker, website designers aren’t able to handle every need you might have in your business - so it’s important to know what they can and cannot do before booking so…
How Long Will it Take to DIY your Squarespace or Showit Website?
If you are a business owner in the market for a new website or even a major website revamp, there’s a great chance that you’ve considered the DIY route. Though you may have heard how important it is to hire a designer, you’ve probably also considered the costs of doing so - and wondered if it would be best for your business in the long run…
6 Ways to Establish Authority or Expertise Through Your Website
Your website is an incredible asset for your business. It not only makes you look more legit, but it gives potential clients and customers a way to learn more about you and what you offer. Although having a beautiful and cohesive…
8 Amazing Squarespace Features for Online Business Owners
I’m a Squarespace and Showit website designer, and I absolutely love designing websites for my clients using Squarespace. During the many years I have used it, it has continued to grow and improve - becoming a phenomenal option for online business owners who are looking to streamline and simplify their business practices for efficiency…