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Take a break from DIY to get inspired, learn something new, and sharpen your website skills.
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Why Brine is the best 7.0 Squarespace template (& when you shouldn't use it)
Learn why Brine is the best Squarespace Template, some of its awesome features and when you shouldn’t use it! Also see some cool examples of premium templates we have built on the Brine theme.
How to optimize images for Squarespace
Optimizing images correctly for Squarespace can help increase your search engine rank. If you’re DIYing your Squarespace website, this is often overlooked! Learn how to optimize your images for SEO here.
How to add a drop down menu in Squarespace
Learn how to create a drop down in your main navigation in Squarespace. Quick and easy, for Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1!
How to upload custom fonts to Squarespace
Learn how to easily upload any fonts that you have on your computer to Squarespace, so you can use them on your website!
The ultimate guide to Portfolio pages on Squarespace 7.1
Portfolio pages are a perfect design feature to show off your projects, photo galleries and case studies. Ideal for photographers, designers and every other business who uses visuals, the portfolio page will elevate your Squarespace website to the next level.
How to link to your blog categories on your Squarespace Site
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, and even how to add a Blog Category dropdown filter!
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 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!