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Flodesk vs Squarespace Email Campaigns: Which Is Best for Your Business?
Flodesk and Squarespace Email Campaigns both promise beautiful emails, smart tools, and easier growth, but they shine in very different ways. In this guide, we break down the real differences so you can confidently choose the platform that fits your workflow, your brand, and the way you want to show up in your inbox.
How to Link to Your Blog Categories on Your Squarespace Website
Using categories on your Squarespace blog is a great way to organize your posts. Learn how to link directly to these specific categories and filter all of your posts from anywhere around your Squarespace site.
Should you use Squarespace Email Campaigns? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Is Squarespace Email Campaigns enough to grow your biz? Find out everything you need to know and how it compares to other email marketing platforms like Mailchimp, Kit and Flodesk to make the right decision for your biz.
5 Must-Haves for a High-Converting Photography Website
Building a photography website? These 5 must-have essentials will help you look professional, attract dream clients, and get booked!
2025 Recap: Simplifying, Supporting & Shifting (Big Cat Creative Style)
Get an inside look at Big Cat Creative’s 2025 recap: the wins, challenges, new templates, add-on pages, services, tech overhaul, team updates, and how we’re simplifying and supporting our community moving into 2026.
How to Host a Podcast on Squarespace
Start a podcast the easy way! Learn why podcasting boosts your brand and how to host your podcast on Squarespace with simple steps, SEO perks, and zero stress.
How to Add a Pop-up in Squarespace
Want to grow your email list or feature an offer? In this post, we’ll show you exactly how to add a pop-up in Squarespace, step-by-step, so you can create beautiful, on-brand announcements that convert.
The Ultimate Website Pre-Launch Checklist (Everything to Do Before You Hit Publish)
Launching your website soon? Use this ultimate pre-launch checklist to make sure everything’s polished, optimized, and ready to shine before you hit publish.
How to Build a Beautiful Website (in Just Hours!)
Do you want to easily create a gorgeous website? Check out this post for the fastest way to DIY a website that gets you customers!
Top 10 FREE Stock Image Websites
Tired of the same overused stock photos? We’ve rounded up 10 of the best free stock image websites where you can find unique, high-quality visuals for your next creative project.
Different Portfolio Styles to add to Your Squarespace Website
Adding a portfolio to your Squarespace website isn’t hard, but to get the best results, you need to think out of the box! Showcase your portfolio using one of these simple methods.
How to Add a Browser Icon (Favicon) in Squarespace
Squarespace makes it so easy to add a custom favicon so there’s no excuse to not have one and make your website look so much more professional and personalized.
How do our Squarespace Templates Work? From Purchase to Launch
Our Squarespace Templates give you a purposefully designed, gorgeous new website, that's small business budget friendly, and a breeze to customize.
How & Why you Should Create a Custom “404 Not Found” Page in Squarespace
Learn how and why you should create a custom “404 page not found” in Squarespace! It’s easy and super effective.
How to Change Your Logo Color on Different Colored Backgrounds in Squarespace
Want your logo to always look perfect? Learn our quick Squarespace CSS trick to swap logo colors for light, dark, or colorful backgrounds—automatically!
How to Deliver an Opt-In Freebie Instantly in Squarespace
Discover how to collect subscribers and deliver your freebie instantly in Squarespace. Simple, fast, and perfect for new business owners.
Does Using a Squarespace Template Affect my SEO?
Updating your website or thinking of purchasing one of our Squarespace templates? Learn all about how using a Squarespace template could affect your SEO!
How to Leave Etsy and Start a Shop with Squarespace (and why you should!)
Over Etsy's fee increases and looking for an alternative for selling your products online? Here's how (and why) you should start a customized shop with Squarespace Commerce instead.