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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.
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!
Squarespace VS Shopify — which platform is better for an online store?
Squarespace or Shopify, which is better for an e-commerce store? Read the blog post for the pros and cons of each platform and to learn which platform is best for you and your 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.
6 top tips for designing & optimizing your website homepage
First impressions matter, that’s why your homepage is so important! If you want to leave a great first impression and turn your visitors into customers, you need to be strategic about how you design your homepage.
How to strategically use your website footer: What you can (& should) include
Learn why your Website Footer is so important and how to strategically use it to promote your offerings and what you should always include in it! Also check out some website footer examples from around the internet that I collected to give you some inspiration on how to create your own!
The best places to promote offers on your website so they actually get seen!
Learn the most effective places to promote your new offerings on your website so they get maximum visibility and lots of downloads!