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Take a break from DIY to get inspired, learn something new, and sharpen your website skills.
Allll the tips, tricks + tutorials
7 Best Website Layouts for Seamless Navigation and Eye-Catching Design
Create a stunning, user-friendly website with these 7 layout ideas! Learn how to combine seamless navigation and eye-catching design to captivate visitors and stand out.
Where to Find Free Graphics and Icons (and how to use them effectively)
Learn where to find free graphics and icons for your website, and get tips on how to create your own from scratch—perfect for DIY website builders!
How to Attract Clients and Grow your Business on Instagram: A Guide for 2025
Discover 6 key elements for your Instagram strategy as you head into 2025! Focus on engagement, authentic connection, and quality branded content to turn followers into clients through seamless Instagram and Squarespace integration.
Choosing the Right Fonts for your Squarespace Site
Learn how to choose, find, and apply the perfect fonts for your Squarespace website, including best practice tips to make sure your site is accessible.
A Beginner's Guide to Squarespace - Step by Step Tutorial 2024
Learn all the Squarespace basics to create your very own professional website with ease, with our ultimate Squarespace tutorial walkthrough for beginners!
Why you Need a Cookie Banner on your Squarespace Website and How to Customize it (2024)
Learn everything you need to know about Squarespace's new Cookie Banner, including why you need one on your site for GDPR compliance and how to customize it.
How to add a Custom Color Palette to your Squarespace Website
Learn how to choose the perfect color palette for your brand and seamlessly integrate your color palette into your Squarespace website's site styles with our expert tips!
Where to Find the Best Plugins to Enhance your Squarespace Website
Want to give your Squarespace website an extra boost? Learn how with our go-to list of the best plugins for Squarespace out there!
How to Integrate Social Media with your Squarespace Site
Discover how to boost your business with social media integration on Squarespace. Connect, engage, and grow your online presence effectively!
How to Create an Opt-in Freebie Quiz for your Website
Learn how to create engaging, on-brand quizzes that not only attract high-quality leads but also provide valuable insights about your audience using Interact, a user-friendly quiz maker.
How Much Will Building Your Website on Squarespace *Actually* Cost
Discover the true cost of building a website on Squarespace for your new business with our comprehensive website pricing guide. We explore options ranging from custom design to templates and DIY to help you decide which will be best for you and your business.
How to Create a Scrolling Computer Mockup in Photoshop
Create an eye-catching scrolling computer or laptop animation mockup in Photoshop. Ideal for showcasing e-books, online courses, and websites. Create a video or GIF to share. Check out our easy-to-follow step-by-step guide.
How to use ChatGPT for your small business
Curious about how you can make ChatGPT work for your business? This week, we're letting you in on everything you need to know about ChatGPT and seven ways that you can use it to save you a ton of time and boost your productivity. Find out how to use it for content creation, SEO, and even freebie ideas.
How to create the perfect mood board for your small business
Learn how a mood board can help you kickstart your small business brand and why it is a crucial step to keep your branding on track. Follow our step by step tutorial to easily create your own mood board in Canva or Illustrator, with helpful tips for finding the right images, collating them together, and making your vision come to life!
How to build your dream website with a custom Squarespace template
Ditch the cookie-cutter Squarespace templates and expensive custom website designs, you can now design your own custom website template, perfectly suited for your unique business. Tailor every aspect to your business and brand, from professionally designed pages to your unique choice of colors and fonts, and get it delivered straight into your Squarespace account. All you'll need to do is add your own text and images and set your dream website live!
How to create freebies that *actually* grow your email list
Discover how to create irresistible freebies that will attract the right audience and grow your email list. Learn how to choose the perfect topic, offer a quick solution, package your freebies, and where to share them for maximum reach and engagement.
How to create the perfect color palette for your website (easy DIY!)
Learn how to DIY a visually appealing color palette that represents your brand's personality in just a few easy steps using Canva and Coolors. Get tips on creating a mood board and generating a custom color palette for your dream website design.
How to change the colour of your images and graphics in Canva for FREE (works with JPGs and PNGs!)
Learn how to tweak the colour of any graphic or image (JPG or PNG) in Canva for FREE with this easy to follow step by step tutorial. You'll learn how to use the Duotone feature in Canva and how to customise your graphics' and images' colours to perfectly match your branding or next design project!