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How to Build a Real Estate Website
Websites are an important marketing resource for real estate firms and agents, giving them a platform to showcase their business to buyers and sellers. Learn how to create a beautiful and impactful website for your real estate clients.
How to Pick the Right Pricing Plan for Your Client
Learn how to select the most suitable Squarespace plan for your client’s needs. Explore Squarespace plans, including features, bandwidth, storage, and ecommerce considerations.
How to Talk About the New Squarespace Website Plans with Clients
Squarespace has announced four new website plans designed to better align with its ever-expanding suite of professional tools and features. Learn how to discuss these plans with web design clients.
How to Build Websites for Content Creators
Content creators have flexed an unprecedented level of influence, affluence, and power over traditional forms of marketing. To seamlessly promote their content, products, and services, they need to have an optimized website. Learn how to build websites for content creators.
How to Build a Website for a Clothing Line
Websites are an important marketing resource for fashion brands, giving them a platform to showcase their business to new and prospective customers. Learn how to take your client’s brand to the next level and establish a brand identity that brings physical design online.
How to Create a Boutique Hotel Website
First impressions often happen online when booking a hotel. Discover how to help hospitality clients create a user-friendly online presence that motivates visitors to book.
Why Web Designers (and Their Clients) Need Core Web Vitals
A website’s loading performance can make the difference between a site that engages visitors and a site that disenchants them. Learn how to optimize Core Web Vitals to create site experiences with better UX and accessibility.
How Web Designers Can Tap Into the Ecommerce Opportunity on Squarespace
Ecommerce web design services have increased from 32% to 38% over the last year. Learn how web designers create impactful online stores and tap into the growing demand for ecommerce site setup.
Web Design for Ecommerce: Conversion-Boosting Strategies
Gain knowledge on how to improve ecommerce websites through design that boosts conversion rates. Circle member Kristine Neil provides practical tips on impactful product displays, checkout experiences, and more.
A Web Designer’s Toolkit Essentials
The digital landscape for web design tools is vast. Learn about the tools and software that can elevate your service offering as a web designer.
How to Build a Nonprofit Website That Stands Out
According to Squarespace Circle's State of the Web Design Industry report, nonprofits and community organizations were the top industry served by Circle members. Learn how to build impactful nonprofit sites.
2025 Web Design Industry Trends (Free Download)
Take a comprehensive look at the current web design landscape and learn actionable insights to build sustainable web design businesses that help your clients succeed.
Tax and Compliance Best Practices for [US] Web Designers (and Their Clients)
As ecommerce expands, tax compliance becomes crucial for web designers. Learn about tax complexities, nexus laws, and best practices to manage these requirements effectively from Avalara.
Should Web Professionals Charge Sales Tax? [US]
Knowing whether to charge sales tax for web services can be tricky. We partnered with QuickBooks on this guide to help you decide whether you should collect sales tax from your clients in 2025.
10 Deductions Freelancers Should Know About [US]
Freelancing as a web designer comes with a lot of benefits. Learn about the 10 business expenses you can deduct from your income to reduce your tax liability in 2025.
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Domain in 2025
Choosing the right domain name is crucial for establishing a strong online presence, especially in the rapidly evolving digital landscape of 2025. Learn essential insights and best practices for selecting the right domain name.
New Year, New Portfolio: Updates for 2025
A portfolio is a web designer’s greatest asset. Sophia Ojha recommends ways you can refresh your portfolio for 2025.
A Roadmap to Your First 90 Days as a Web Designer
Establishing a successful web design business is all in the foundation. Learn how to get started strong in your first 90 days.
A Web Designer’s Guide to Growing Your Business in 2025
Start 2025 strong with expert tips from Sophia Ojha. Learn how to set your web design business up for success and thrive all year long.
5 SEO Trends to Watch in 2025
Discover the top five SEO trends to watch in 2025, including AI summaries, chat interfaces, pop-ups for customer engagement, user-generated content, and the EEAT framework. Stay ahead in the SEO game with these cutting-edge strategies.