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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.
How to Use Squarespace for Free as a Web Designer
Discover how professional web designers can use Squarespace for free and create stunning websites with the Adri template. Learn best practices, tips, and strategies for maximizing the free Squarespace plan.
Squarespace 201 Part 1: Client Education
This guide will help you educate your clients about the benefits of Squarespace, pitch your services as a design professional, and address common questions and objections.
Seven Things to Do as a New Squarespace Web Designer
In this guide, Circle member Sophia Ojha serves up seven strategies to take your Squarespace consultancy full-time.
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.
Downloadable Web Design Business Plan Template
Refine your web design business with a powerful template designed specifically for professional web designers. Unlock new opportunities and streamline your workflow to take your business to the next level.
How to Build a Powerful Web Design Portfolio
A compelling web design portfolio is crucial for any professional web designer looking to showcase their skills and attract potential clients. Learn how to craft a portfolio that presents diverse projects, highlights technical expertise, and conveys a unique design aesthetic.
How to Become a Web Designer in 2024
Squarespace helps brings a focus on world-class design to every aspect of running a business. Learn more about becoming a Squarespace web designer.
Five Projects to Kickstart Your Web Design Career
Learn valuable insights for starting your web design career. These projects can contribute significantly to your portfolio and skill set (and get you closer to Circle eligibility).
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 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.
Top Reasons Web Designers Should Use Squarespace
Squarespace is an all-in-one platform to build websites. Benefits of the platform include a suite of products, features, and integrated tools. Learn top features of Squarespace and popular reasons professional web designers use it.
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.
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.
Pricing Your Squarespace Services
One of the biggest hurdles to building a successful business is defining your pricing strategy. Learn more about how to start pricing your services as a Squarespace web designer.
Why Graduates Should Consider a Career in Web Design
A job in web design can be very rewarding, leading to a lucrative career. Find out Squarespace’s tips on getting started in the web design field.
Seven Things You Need to Start Your Web Design Business
From securing a business license to setting up taxes, there are a lot of moving parts to consider when starting a web design business. Learn the essentials to successfully launching your career as a freelance web designer.
How to Package Your Web Design Services
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.
10 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Define Your Web Design Niche
Defining your web design niche has many benefits, including a mastery of specific skills, focused marketing strategy, access to a particular clientele, and established brand awareness, to name a few. Learn how to narrow down your target market with 10 questions that can help you define your niche.
How to Use Squarespace as a Web Designer
Building a website on Squarespace as a freelance web designer can be a rewarding experience. Learn more about how Squarespace can support your web design business.