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Take a break from DIY to get inspired, learn something new, and sharpen your website skills.
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How to create an animated intro for your Youtube videos in Canva (easy!)
Follow our step by step tutorial for one of the easiest ways to create an eye-catching Youtube intro video using Canva. Grab your audience's attention in the first few seconds and stand out from the competition!
3 website pages that will increase your revenue (and you should add today!)
Streamline your site, increase conversion rates AND your income, with three essential website pages you didn't know you needed. Learn all about how (and why) to create a custom 404 error page, an Instagram landing page hosted on your own website, and a resources page to bring in more customers and passive income.
Squarespace Template Customer Showcase: Soel Studio with Darian Esser
See how Darian from Soel Studio used our Gigi Rose Squarespace Template and turned it into a bold, creative, and captivating custom website. Read about Soel Studio's experience with Big Cat Creative here.
How to create a ‘featured post’ slider in Squarespace 7.1 & 7.0
Make your featured blog posts stand out with our step by step guide to creating a "browse our popular blog posts" slider in Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1.
How to showcase your websites with full page screenshots
Learn how to take a screenshot of an entire website page in one click using our favorite FREE Extension. Perfect for showcasing your new website.
How to send Squarespace Templates to customers after they purchase
Want to sell Squarespace Templates? This week we walk you through our streamlined process of delivering Squarespace website templates to your customers after they purchase.
How to create a live demo Squarespace Template (and what to do when the trial expires!)
Follow our step by step guide to create a live demo preview site for your Squarespace Website Templates and learn all about free trials and how to extend them.
How do our Squarespace Templates work - From purchase to launch!
Grow your biz with a powerful Squarespace Template that does the heavy lifting for you! Our Squarespace Templates give you a purposefully designed, gorgeous new website, that's small business budget friendly, and a breeze to customize. Learn all about the purchase process, our install package, and why we can't recommend Squarespace enough!
How to Edit your Button Design in Squarespace 7.1
Elevate your Squarespace 7.1 website by learning how to customize your button designs. Check out our easy-to-follow step-by-step guide!
How to resize and crop images in Squarespace 7.1 Fluid Engine
Follow our easy step by step tutorial to learn how to resize and crop your image blocks in Squarespace 7.1 Fluid Engine. Also learn how to move your images around the page, change focal point, and crop your images into different shapes.
What is Squarespace Bio Site? Pros and cons of using this feature
Learn all about Squarespace's new Bio Site feature, allowing you to create simple, beautiful, and personalized landing pages to share your links and streamline your online presence.
How to create a transparent header navigation in Squarespace (7.1 and Brine)
Elevate your Squarespace website by learning how to create a transparent header navigation menu. Just follow our step by step guide and add your copy and paste custom code to draw your visitors in!
3 free tools to research keywords and boost your SEO
Grow your biz with powerful SEO keywords. We show you three of our favorite FREE tools to research keywords, boost your SEO, and increase your site’s visibility. Learn all about Google Keyword Planner, Answer the Public, and Keywords Everywhere.
How to customize your mobile design in Squarespace 7.1 with the new Fluid Engine Editor
Learn our best practices and tips to editing your Mobile design in Squarespace 7.1 Fluid Engine. Finally, you can independently edit your mobile site without affecting your desktop site! Check out our quick how-to guide!
How to edit in Squarespace 7.1 with Fluid Engine - Best practices & tips
Learn our best tips and tricks for editing your Squarespace 7.1 website in Fluid Engine while keeping to best design practices. We tell you all about which sections are affected by Fluid Engine, how to edit all sections and blocks, how to use the new grid layout and updated features, including new image and button settings, alignment, and overlapping settings.
Why URL redirects are so important and how to create them in Squarespace
Learn all about using URL redirects to avoid broken links and 404 error pages, while optimizing your SEO ranking. Follow our step by step instructions to create 301 URL redirects and 302 URL redirects on your Squarespace site.
How to manage multiple social media accounts (with less stress!)
Grow your biz with our top tips for managing multiple social media accounts as a small business owner. Learn how to develop a clear social media marketing strategy and effectively use technology to your advantage to keep track of what's going on with all your social media accounts in an effortless way.
Creating an "as featured in" logo bar on Squarespace
"As featured in" logo bars, proof bars, or social proof, are an essential part of any business strategy to showcase your business' impact and the clients you have worked with. Learn how to create a logo bar on your Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1 website in two easy steps to build trust and credibility for your biz.