Why You Should Work with a Circle Member on Your Next Website
If you’re looking for the very best web designer to bring your online project to life, you need to work with a Squarespace Circle member.
Circle members are part of a community of creative professionals who have proven expertise with the Squarespace platform. They have a strong understanding of Squarespace and have developed a niche skillset to create bespoke designs, build world-class websites, and empower clients in every industry. A recent survey found that Circle members are working on an average of 3.26 web design projects each month and spending 34.76 hours a week working on their web design businesses and perfecting their craft.
With experience in web design and development, search engine optimization (SEO), graphic design, branding, and more, Circle members can help you unleash the full potential of your online presence. Experience the transformative power of their expertise and unwavering commitment to creating captivating websites. Among other benefits, a Circle member can take your project from idea to reality.
Expertise
Squarespace Circle members boast in-depth knowledge of how Squarespace works and how to use the platform to build websites of all shapes and sizes. To become a Circle member, web designers must build or contribute to at least three active Squarespace websites, demonstrating their understanding of the platform and what Squarespace can offer.
Entrusting your web design project to a Circle member who specializes in the Squarespace platform can be a game-changer. While Squarespace is known for its user-friendly interface, having an expert by your side ensures a seamless and efficient process, giving you the time to focus on other crucial aspects of your business.
Up to date with the latest design trends, Circle members can navigate the platform with ease and undertake more intricate design tasks, enabling them to create websites that go above and beyond what many think is possible on Squarespace. As a platform, Squarespace offers creative freedom. Sometimes you just need an expert to show you how to get the most out of your website. Learn how to work with a Circle member.
Circle members also have access to ever-evolving educational opportunities, such as the annual Circle Day conference and monthly Circle Live events. These are just a few of the dedicated times when Circle members can network with, learn from, and share best practices with other professionals in the web design landscape.
Product knowledge
To be a Circle member, it’s important to know the ins and outs of Squarespace. Many Circle members are web designers who live, breathe, and even dream about Squarespace (well, maybe it’s just me who dreams about it…). There's simply no better roster of talent to build your Squarespace site.
Circle members know the integrations and add-ons that can enhance the experience of running a Squarespace website, and they have all the latest information on new features and updates (before public access). They even have a direct line to Squarespace’s in-house teams. This unparalleled knowledge empowers Circle members to design and build websites that not only align with clients’ goals and needs, but also balance user experience, performance, and design–all while using tools that may not be available to the average DIY customer yet.
Discounts
Aside from the skill and expertise that Circle members bring to your website build, there’s another perk to working with them. Discounts!
Circle members can offer clients an array of perks and discounts that aren't available anywhere else.
If you work with a Circle member, some of the main discounts you can expect to benefit from include:
20% off new annual website subscriptions
20% off new annual Email Campaigns, Digital Products, and Acuity Scheduling subscriptions
Extended six-month trial to fine-tune your website (typical Squarespace trials are only two weeks, so this makes a big difference in the design process and positively impacts your satisfaction with your website)
Creativity
We know how important creativity is to beautiful, functional web design. With experience creating unique and visually appealing design concepts, Circle members know what works and what doesn’t. Whether it’s layering Fluid Engine blocks, picking the right colors to meet accessibility standards, or tidying up your site’s mobile appearance, they can tailor site designs to your exact needs.
Circle members’ unrivaled knowledge of the platform means they can incorporate features and styles to make your website stand out from the crowd while building an attractive and bespoke experience for visitors.
Resources
Circle members have access to educational resources at their fingertips.
All members receive weekly release notes, monthly newsletters, and frequent community forum updates to keep them informed on the latest Squarespace news and updates before anyone else. The Circle Forum is a collaborative space where members share best practices, ideas, and inspiration, and offer support, advice, and solutions. Circle members also have access to advanced guides, videos, articles, and trainings from Squarespace Product teams that aren't available to non-members.
Simply put: no customer is better connected when it comes to Squarespace than a Circle member.
Priority support
Whether you need to build a website from scratch or redesign an outdated site, you want the process to run smoothly. In addition to their own skills and expertise, Circle members can leverage direct connections with Squarespace.
Circle members receive priority status when contacting Customer Support, meaning if any issues arise during your website build, they can be dealt with promptly.
This support doesn’t end when the website is built and live, either. Many Circle members provide a robust offboarding process to train you on managing the site on your own. Some offer monthly maintenance services, and others are available to help you if problems arise down the line. Before you kick off your project, ask your Circle member what support you can expect to receive after your website is built.
How to hire a Circle member
Now that you have a better idea about working with a Circle member, you may be ready to hire one for your next web design project.
One of the best ways to identify a Circle member is to look for the Circle badge on a web designer's website. Here is what the badge looks like:
Alternatively, you can find Circle members using Squarespace Marketplace. Squarespace Marketplace is packed with hand-picked, vetted Squarespace Experts, each with their own unique selling points and skills. From those who specialize in working with nonprofits to those who offer template solutions, there are Squarespace Experts who can work with a variety of budgets and help you reach your goals.
Finding the right Squarespace designer for your website is an important task. You need to identify the person who connects with your vision, understands your goals, and aligns with your workflows–all while staying on budget. Submit a brief with what you want from your website through Squarespace Marketplace and they can match you with a designer who can deliver what you need.
If you want the best for your website, then working with a Squarespace Circle member is the best way to guarantee a professional and enjoyable experience that delivers an online presence that helps you stand out from the crowd.
Want more?
Check out Squarespace Circle, Squarespace’s program for professional designers. Along with exclusive content, discounts, and other perks, Circle brings professionals together from across the globe to exchange advice while connecting with new clients and collaborators.
