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How to create circle text in Canva
Ever wanted to create circle text word art in Canva? Learn how with this new Canva one-click update, creating curved text in Canva has never been easier!
How to optimize your Squarespace website for Pinterest
Pinterest marketing can blow up your blog posts and bring your Squarespace website tons of new traffic each month. As it’s a search engine, Pinterest SEO is important; and there are some easy ways to optimize your Squarespace website to boost your performance on the platform.
How to resize and crop images in Squarespace Classic Editor
A step by step tutorial on how to resize and crop your image blocks on your Squarespace website. Also learn how to move your images around the page and my method for cropping images into different shaped frames.
How to create anchor links in Squarespace (7.1 and 7.0)
Link to a specific section on the same page. Create on-page anchor links in Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1 with this easy step by step tutorial!
How to add a pop-up in Squarespace
Adding a pop-up to Squarespace is quick and easy. View the exact step by step of how to get a pop-up on your Squarespace website here.
Squarespace Template Showcase: Yoga With Cassidy
Check out this beautiful Squarespace Website design for Yoga With Cassidy. She used our Leon Squarespace Template to create her new website and talked about her experience.
How to change the font color in one text block on Squarespace
Need to change the color of one section of text on your Squarespace website? Use this step by step tutorial and copy and paste code to do just that!
How to connect Instagram to your Squarespace website
Learn how to create Instagram Social Links and how to display your Instagram Feed on your Squarespace website. Plus, learn about all of the different design variations!
How to add an email sign-up form to your Squarespace site
How to add an email sign-up form, opt-in, or newsletter block to your Squarespace site, so you can capture visitors emails and market to them!
Squarespace Template Showcase: Jenelle Botts Photography
The process was so unbelievably easy... Squarespace is a breath of fresh air and your tutorials and process is so easy I thought I forgot a step!
How to add an announcement bar to your Squarespace website (& why you should)
Adding an announcement bar to your Squarespace site can seriously increase your conversions - and it's so easy to add! Read more here.
Squarespace VS Etsy: Which is the Better Platform to Sell your Products Online?
Which is better for selling your products online? Read the full breakdown of the platforms, their differences, and which one you should be using to sell your products online!
5 easy writing tricks for better DIY Copy
Want to DIY your Copywriting like a pro? Check out these 5 easy tips from a professional copywriter so you can write copy that converts!
Squarespace Template Showcase: Sandstone Creative
“I love my site, and am really excited to share it with others. I feel like it really represents & conveys my style, which is so important when it comes to asking others to trust me with their branding vibes. I also feel more prepared to take on new business, as building my site with the help of Big Cat Creative really educated me on some of the functionality of Squarespace that I had yet to learn.”
What is Squarespace 7.1, and should you be using it?
What is Squarespace 7.1, and should you be using it? Learn all about Squarespace 7.1, the differences between 7.1 and 7.0, and if you should make the switch, in this detailed post!
How to get started with email marketing: a simple guide for beginners
A beginner-friendly guide to setting up email marketing. Learn how to get set up with the basics of email marketing step by step, and why it’s so important.
How to add social icons to your main navigation in Squarespace
Check out this post to learn how to add social media icons into your navigation on ANY Squarespace 7.0 or 7.1 site!
An unconventional guide to naming your new business
Starting a new biz? Without a name, you're probably feeling stuck. Here’s my unconventional take on how to name your new business.