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Getting Started with Circle
Learn all about your Circle benefits and steps you can take to expand your business, earn money for your sites, and grow as a Squarespace professional.
How to Earn Referral Commissions Using Squarespace
The Circle Referral Payments Benefit helps Squarespace web designers and agencies unlock extra earnings from every project. Learn how to earn commissions.
How Circle Members Make the Most of Membership
Professional web designers have long monetized their skills on Squarespace. Learn about how Squarespace Circle members make the most of membership and how to get involved.
How to Work with a Circle Member from a Business Owner’s Perspective
Circle members bring specialized skills and creativity alongside the experience to transform ideas into visually appealing and functional websites. Learn the benefits of working with a Circle member and the phases of web design project.
Why You Should Work with a Circle Member on Your Next Website
Circle members bring unparalleled expertise in navigating and troubleshooting the Squarespace platform, ensuring a smooth development and design process. Discover the benefits that impact a client’s experience working with a Circle member.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2024 Unwrapped: Circle's Year in Review
Another year has come and gone, and it’s time to celebrate the incredible achievements of the Circle community. Read highlights from 2024.
8 Powerful Mindset Shifts for a Successful Web Design Business
Being a successful web designer isn’t just about what you do—it’s also about how you think. Sophia Ohja shares eight mindset shifts that can help professional designers find more creative satisfaction and build greater financial success.
How to Become a Web Designer in 2025
Squarespace helps brings a focus on world-class design to every aspect of running a business. Learn more about becoming a Squarespace web designer.
How to Prepare Your Web Design Business for Success in 2025
Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for professional web designers aiming for success in 2025. Learn how to prepare for the year ahead with proven strategies aimed to help web design businesses thrive.
How to Engage Your Audience with Holiday Storytelling
Holiday storytelling isn't just about sales—it's about creating a deeper connection that lasts beyond the season. Learn how to engage your audience and create timely content.
Every Website Is an Ecommerce Site: A Look at Digital Commerce with Squarespace
Discover why every website is technically an ecommerce and how Squarespace provides the best platform for service sellers and product sellers alike. Learn about key features to sell services and products seamlessly.
How Web Designers Can Prepare Sites for Giving Tuesday and Beyond
Uncover effective techniques for maximizing donations on your client's website. Gain practical knowledge to help your clients make the most of the Giving Tuesday opportunity.