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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.
A Client-Ready SEO Checklist for Traditional and AI-Powered Search
Handing off a finished site is just the start. This SEO checklist is built for web designers to share with clients at offboarding, so their site stays discoverable long after launch, even as AI search reshapes how people find businesses.
How to Design a Responsive Website
Responsive web design is built into every Squarespace site—but how deliberately you design for each screen is up to you. Learn how to use Fluid Engine’s independent mobile canvas, Block Hiding, and more to build client sites that hold up on any device.
SEO for Web Designers: The Complete 2026 Playbook
Designing an SEO friendly website is essential. Learn how to make a website more SEO and AEO friendly, and start designing websites with high visibility.
8 Tips for Optimizing Images to Boost SEO
In this guide, you’ll learn specific tactics that will increase your SEO and positively impact your client’s bottom line. These simple tweaks will have you climbing the ranks in search results in no time.
5 SEO Trends to Watch in 2026
Staying ahead of SEO and AIO trends is crucial for professional web designers. Learn the top five trends designers and SEO experts need to watch in 2026 to ensure their strategies remain effective and competitive.
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Domain in 2026
Choosing the right domain name is crucial for establishing a strong online presence, especially in the rapidly evolving digital landscape of 2026. Learn essential insights and best practices for selecting the right domain name.
How to Attract Clients with LLMs and AI Search
While SEO has proven to be a reliable strategy for web designers to attract clients, the rise of AI search has vastly transformed how people research and book services online. Read five actionable strategies to help you harness the power of AI search.
Web Design Nightmares: Spine-Tingling Situations and How to Fix Them
Web designers are haunted by common website problems. Learn how to improve client websites by identifying and solving these spine-tingling issues.
Highlights from brightonSEO 2025 in San Diego
Squarespace Circle sponsored brightonSEO 2025 in San Diego. Read a recap of our session, which includes the impact of AI on web traffic and SEO and consumer trends on AI use.
Becca Harpain on Designing Websites for Search
In this episode of Circle Live, Becca Harpain shares the SEO and AEO best practices she's currently implementing. Discover actionable insights to elevate your own content strategy.
How to Drive Diverse Traffic and Cultivate Engaged Visitors
There are two key pillars of effective website monetization with display ads: driving diverse traffic and cultivating engaged users. Learn actionable strategies to help you attract a wider audience, keep them engaged, and maximize your ad revenue.
Balancing Design and SEO for Optimal Website Performance
By combining SEO and web design, you can help your client's website achieve a high ranking on search engines. Learn effective methods for blending visual appeal and optimization.
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.
Designing a Multilingual Blog: 4 Tips for Engaging Global Audiences
Good design is essential when reaching readers across different languages and cultures. Learn how to build a blog or website on Squarespace that speaks to diverse audiences.
The Circle Guide to Optimizing Websites for AI Search
The expansion of AI-powered search results has greatly increased, with chatbot searches and AI-generated results dominating a growing portion of the internet. Learn about AEO and the ways Circle partners are optimizing sites.
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.
SEO Tips to Get Found This Black Friday and Cyber Monday
As clients gear up for shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's essential to prioritize SEO. Ensure the website is fully prepared for the influx of holiday traffic.
Marketing Fundamentals
Marketing is essential in any business, but it’s not always easy to know what type of marketing is right for your goals. Learn about the three branches of marketing that will grow your web design business.
Backlinks for Web Designers: A Beginner’s Guide to SEO Success
When establishing your SEO strategy, the concept of backlinks can feel ambiguous. Dive into expert strategies and best practices tailored for web designers seeking to acquire valuable backlinks and elevate your website's search engine ranking.