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How to Define Your Web Design Niche (and Why It Matters)
Define your web design niche with 10 practical questions built for freelancers and agencies. Get clarity on the audience and expertise that set your business apart.
Dear Designer: How Do I Network as an Introvert?
The first conversation is often the hardest part of networking. Puno shares how asking better questions, listening closely, and connecting with one or two people can grow your creative network.
Solving the Search Paradox with Seer Interactive’s Wil Reynolds on Circle Live
Watch Wil Reynolds on Circle Live, where he reveals how to succeed in AI search by focusing on delivering clients your brand’s unique value.
Dear Designer: Why Do I Feel Like an Impostor?
Feeling like an impostor doesn’t mean you’re not a designer. Puno shares how Ira Glass’ “The Gap” changed the way she thinks about impostor syndrome, and how getting specific about what you’re missing can help you move forward.
How to Blog with Squarespace
A Squarespace blog can boost search visibility, position you as an expert, and answer client questions before they ask. Here’s how to start, grow, and optimize yours in 2026.
Art of the Pitch With Rache De Luna, Vic King, and Amanda McNay on Circle Live
Watch three Circle partners pitch real client sites, from a kids’ art camp to a wellness retreat, and learn their approach to landing the deal.
How to Write a Web Design Business Plan
A business plan is a comprehensive document that outlines the purpose, goals, and structure of a web design business. Learn how to craft a winning web design business plan.
A Web Designer’s Guide to Consultations
Consultations are an essential step in qualifying potential clients and ensuring that a web design project is a good fit for you and that you’re a good fit for the project. Learn the key to a successful consultation.
Design on Your Terms with Fiona Humberstone on Circle Live
Watch Fiona Humberstone on Circle Live as she breaks down how to build a design business on your own terms, from client work to online courses.
Why Web Professional Designers Choose Squarespace
Squarespace does more for your web design practice than its beginner-friendly reputation suggests. Here’s what it offers for client work, plus a direct comparison to Wix, Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, and GoDaddy.
Earn From Your Expertise with Sam Crawford on Circle Live
Sam Crawford built Six-Figure Design Club to teach web designers how to earn from their expertise and build high-revenue businesses. In this Circle Live episode, he walks through how he built and markets the course, how he runs it entirely inside Squarespace, and what it takes to turn your expertise into something that sells.
Summer Time Management Strategies for Web Designers
With the arrival of summer, web designers may encounter distinct obstacles in effectively managing their time. Discover specialized time management techniques designed for web designers during the summer months.
A Day in the Life of a Designer with Marya Nguyen on Circle Live
Web designer and Yangu Web Studio founder Marya Nguyen gets real about what it actually takes to run a sustainable design business—rigid routines, confident pricing, and knowing when to walk away from a prospect. Watch Circle Live to hear how she structures her days, shifts her mindset around rates, and spots the early signs of a "vampire client" before saying yes.
How to Create a Strong Brand Identity as a Web Designer
Build a brand identity that sets your web design practice apart, starting with your mission, positioning, values, and voice. This guide covers the brand-building exercises every professional designer needs to attract better clients and make the right first impression before a single sales call.
Web Design Packages: What to Include and How to Price Them
In order to streamline your business and meet a variety of clients’ budgets and business goals, you may consider packaging your web design services. Learn the key benefits of building packages and see examples.
How Circle Partners Make the Most of Membership
Professional web designers have long monetized their skills on Squarespace. Learn about how Squarespace Circle partners make the most of membership and how to get involved.
How to Work with a Circle Partner from a Business Owner’s Perspective
Circle partners 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 partner and the phases of web design project.
Staying Creative in the Age of AI with Andy J. Pizza on Circle Live
Watch Andy J. Pizza, host of the Creative Pep Talk podcast, share how human creativity and AI can coexist in the modern web design business.
The Anatomy of a Best-Selling Service Website Template
The market for website templates is booming, but not all templates are created equal. Learn the essential elements of a Squarespace website template optimized for service providers.
How to Create and Sell Website Templates
Template stores offer the chance to sell premium template options, and monetize your design skills. Learn more about creating and selling Squarespace website templates.