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Squarespace vs Showit: Which is Better?

As a website designer, I am asked ALL the time for a comparison between Squarespace and Showit when it comes to website creation for business owners. And, the truth is, I don’t have one simple recommendation. Each platform comes with its pros and cons, which are all worth mentioning and taking into account when choosing which platform..

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Is Squarespace Easy to Use?

Simple and straightforward, check! Powerful editing tools, check! Intuitive, check! Wide variety of templates, check! Customization options, check! Squarespace ticks all the right boxes for online business owners who need strong website building options, eCommerce utilities, easy-to-use marketing tools, and just about anything they desire to…

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Common Questions About Showit, Answered

You may not have known this—but, in addition to working extensively with Squarespace, I am also an experienced Showit website designer! While it’s not the same as Squarespace, it’s another excellent platform option for designing your dream website. Today, I’m answering common questions that I frequently get from people looking for Showit…

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Health Resonates: Squarespace Website Design

Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of my Squarespace website design project with Tara of Health Resonates. Health Resonates is a wellness and beauty brand located in Portland, Maine. The space runs as a co-op for service providers and Tara provides massage and holistic skincare services on site (in additional to travel options). She sells…

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6 Reasons Why SEO is Important For Small Businesses

Are you a coach or service provider looking to reach more clients in your target market? Are you wondering, “does seo work for small business?” The answer is yes. You’re in the right place! In this post, I’m breaking down what SEO is and why it’s important for your small business. The internet has made it easier to reach potential customers from…

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A Sneak Peek Inside My Squarespace SEO Course

I’m so excited to be diving into details about my course - SEO Strategy Simplified. It first launched in April 2020, and I’m so excited to see the growth of all my students since then. In this post, I want to discuss more about how this course came about, what’s inside, and what others are saying. This was truly a labor of love. If you’ve ever built out a…

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Elizabeth Rodgers: Showit Website Design

This project with Elizabeth is very special for a few reasons. The first being that Elizabeth is such a kind and special soul who is doing her life’s mission in helping others heal holistically. And apart from other health coaches, Elizabeth has a background in medicine so she is truly an incredible resource for anyone who is looking to get answers to…

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6 Top Blogging Tips for Photographers

If you’re a photographer, chances are that you have a website to showcase your services and portfolio. Maybe you’ve started a blog or maybe you’re on the fence. Just to be clear - no, blogging is not dead ;) Blogging for photographers is an effective way to increase the number of people coming to your website when you incorporate SEO, or search…

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SEO for Web Designers: Why It Should Be Part of Your Packages

If you are a website designer in the online business space, chances are that you’ve heard of SEO, or search engine optimization. But as a website designer myself, I’ve been surprised at how overlooked SEO is. Honestly, it’s barely talked about since Instagram and Facebook are seen as the holy grail of marketing tools for coaches and service…

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Is Showit Good for SEO?

As an SEO strategist, one of my specialties is giving business owners and entrepreneurs recommendations not only on SEO itself, but also on which platforms come with built-in SEO capabilities. Therefore, one thing I am asked quite frequently is, “Is Showit good for SEO?” My short answer is yes—Showit comes with a variety of features that have…

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My 2021 End of Year Review

It’s crazy to think that I’ve been in business full time for 3.5 years and I’ve never really done an end of year review. I think I might have guessed that no one really cares too much about hearing my personal thoughts, but then again when I was just starting out on my web design journey, I very much looked up to business owners a few years ahead…

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How to Build a Squarespace Website Quickly

Maybe you have a business idea you want to launch ASAP. Maybe your business experienced unexpected growth and you need a website—like, now. Maybe you just don’t want to wait weeks to have a stunning and professional internet home base for your business. Regardless of the reason, there are a variety of cases in which you may want…

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Is SEO Worth the Money?

As not only a Squarespace website designer but also an SEO strategist, one of the questions I get asked most often is the following: Is SEO (search engine optimization) worth the money? First, let me preface my answer with the following information: While it doesn’t necessarily cost anything to do SEO for your website yourself, hiring an SEO…

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How Much Does a Squarespace SEO Expert Cost?

When it comes time to hire a Squarespace SEO expert, there are a lot of things to consider—the investment being one of them. SEO stands for search engine optimization, and can mean the difference between getting tons of relevant traffic to your website every day—and getting no visitors at all. For more info, you can check out my blog…

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Squarespace Fonts and How to Change Them

While it may seem like colors and images are the only important design components on your Squarespace website, fonts actually play a HUGE role, as well. Fonts can convey mood and tone, and affect readability—making font choice a big one. Luckily, Squarespace provides many Google fonts available for free use right inside its platform. Today…

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