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How to get more website design clients - with industry expert Paige Brunton
This week, we chatted all about ready-to-implement strategies and the best tips for finding clients for your web design business with Squarespace guru Paige Brunton. Learn all about how to define your ideal client, where to find your first clients, and marketing and design strategies for attracting and converting dream clients and keeping your calendars filled with projects.
Best Chrome extensions for Squarespace website designers
As website designers, we're always looking for new tools to speed up our workflow and improve our design process, so this week we're sharing our top five Google Chrome extensions that make designing in Squarespace just so much easier.
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.
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 Leave Etsy and Start a Shop with Squarespace (and why you should!)
Over Etsy's fee increases and looking for an alternative for selling your products online? Here's how (and why) you should start a customized shop with Squarespace Commerce instead.
Should you use Squarespace Email Campaigns? Pros and Cons
Is Squarespace Email Marketing enough to grow your biz? Find out everything you need to know about Squarespace email campaigns and how they add up in comparison to other email marketing platforms like Mailchimp, ConvertKit and Flodesk to make the right decision for your biz.
5 essentials for a photography website
Want the best-looking and converting photography website out there? You're in the right place! Check out our design essentials and practical tips for creating a photography website that will land you your dream clients and make you stand out from the competition.
The 5 must-haves on your Sales Page
Want to be generating more leads from your website? Check out our 5 must-haves to include in your sales pages to get more engagement & conversions.
Why you should use Squarespace for your sales pages
We think a good sales page builder needs to be easy to use and DIY friendly. Learn why Squarespace is one of the BEST platforms for building your Sales Page!
Does using one of your Squarespace Templates affect my SEO?
Switching your template, or thinking of purchasing one of our Squarespace templates? Learn all about how using a Squarespace Template could affect your SEO!
6 blog design tips for Squarespace
Check out our top 6 blog post design tips to create gorgeous and professional blog posts in Squarespace (7.0 and 7.1!)
The Best Linktree Alternative: How to Create a Custom Link in Bio Page on Squarespace
Ditch Linktree for good! Learn how a custom link in bio page on your Squarespace site can boost SEO, drive conversions, and level up your branding.
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.
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!
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!