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Our Squarespace & Small Biz Blog
Take a break from DIY to get inspired, learn something new, and sharpen your website skills.
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6 fun code snippets for your Squarespace web design
Check out these 6 copy + paste fun CSS codes for your Squarespace Website that can easily enhance your website design!
Squarespace Template Showcase: Kept Record
“I knew that I had the skills to customize my website, but I felt frustrated putting it together piece by piece. It wasn't coming together in a cohesive way, and it was taking so long to create by myself!”
Here’s how Morgan DIY-ed her Squarespace site in just a few days with Sophie, one of our super easy Squarespace template kits!
WIN - Ventura Squarespace Template Kit is LIVE!
The Ventura Squarespace Template Kit is a bold and fresh website design with unique graphic elements and playful layering. It is perfect for any modern, creative business.
Should you DIY your website or invest in a custom design?
Should you DIY your business’s website or invest in custom design? There’s a time where both options are the best, so read on to find out when it makes the most sense to do your own thing and when it makes sense to outsource your website to a designer.
Why you should be blogging for your business
Are you blogging for your business? I’ve got a long list of reasons why you should be. Long story short, you can create more income in your business and authority in your industry from blogging! Read on to learn how this works.
WIN - Nova Squarespace Template Kit is LIVE!
The NOVA Squarespace Template Kit is LIVE! Enter the giveaway here. The Nova Squarespace Template Kit is a fun and bright website design with unique layered graphic elements and images. It is perfect for the modern and creative solopreneur or business.
How & why you should repurpose your blog content
Repurposing blog content is a great way to work smarter and not harder. Check out this post to learn why it’s a good idea and how you can do it!
Squarespace Template Showcase: Hey It’s Erin
“Having a site that I feel truly represents who I am as an entrepreneur gives me the confidence in BEING that amazing businesswoman. I'm no longer just talking the talk... I am walking the walk.”
Take a look at how Erin styled our Iris Squarespace template to seriously uplevel her website!
How to add related posts to your blog posts in Squarespace
Adding related posts to your blog is an easy way to make sure your readers are discovering tons of helpful content each time they visit your website! Here’s how to add related posts to your Squarespace blog if you’re using Brine or another template without a built-in solution.
Squarespace Template Showcase: Be Brand Spanking You
See how Sarah used our Luna Squarespace Template to DIY a site that shows off her unique skills in a visually compelling way.
“I'm fairly proficient with Squarespace - or at least I thought I was. Using this template taught me so many little tricks about SS that I didn't know!”
My top 5 time saving tips for Squarespace
Here are 5 super useful Squarespace tricks that I use all of the time! Whether you’re a designer or you’re just DIYing your website, you can use these tips to speed up your workflow and make life easier on yourself while building a Squarespace site.
How to get your very first clients in your online design biz
Getting your first clients is one of the most important steps in creating a successful, profitable online design business. See the exact steps I took in the beginning of my design biz to land my very first clients.
How to create the perfect opt-in freebie for your design business
Having a successful and profitable email list all starts with having the right opt-in freebie. Check out this formula for creating the perfect opt-in gift for your design business!
How to make your Squarespace contact form look less ugly (copy + paste code)
Easily customize your generic Squarespace Contact form with these easy copy + paste CSS codes.
Which social media should you use for your online design biz?
There are so many social media platforms, how do you know which one to use for your online design business? Check out this post to find out.
Squarespace Template Showcase: My Bold Type
See how Christina used our Luna Squarespace Template to easily create a bold, and beautifully-styled website for My Bold Type that matches her brand’s personality to a T.
“Now that my website is a representation of all the heart and soul I've put into my own, it's a natural showcase of what I can help others do.”
7 blog post ideas for designers that will attract more clients
Check out these 7 blog post ideas for designers that will attract more dream clients and customers.
How I market + sell digital design products
Are you thinking of creating digital design products? Awesome! But how do you actually get them to sell? Read exactly how I market my digital design products to get lots of sales!