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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.
How to Grow Your Web Design Business Through Blogging
Learn key steps for blogging as a web designer. Explore practical tips and strategies to craft compelling blog posts that resonate with your audience.
7 Ways to Save Time as a Web Designer
Christy Price and Will Myers bring the Somewhat Useful podcast on the road to Circle Day. In this conversation with two Squarespace Experts and educators, discover essential Squarespace tools and features that will revolutionize your workflow.
Successful Squarespace Designer Secrets: What They Do Differently
Web designer and online business educator Paige Brunton leads an insightful seminar on what some of the highest-performing web designers do. Uncover the real-life strategies and unique web design offerings of her most accomplished students to gain actionable inspiration for elevating your own practice.
Feed the Funnel: Creating Your Content Flywheel
Explore how to effectively and efficiently integrate email marketing, video content, podcasts, and more into your online presence to drive more traffic to your business. Gain actionable insights to create a realistic, evergreen, and self-sustaining content ecosystem to drive continuous client engagement and growth.
A New Era for Entrepreneurs: Squarespace Refresh with Chief Product Officer Paul Gubbay
Chief Product Officer Paul Gubbay took the Circle Day stage for an engaging keynote session that unveiled the most innovative and exciting tools and features coming to Squarespace in 2024. He gave Circle members an early preview of Squarespace Refresh, Squarespace’s annual product announcement.