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Becca Harpain on Designing Websites for Search
In this episode of Circle Live, Becca Harpain shares the SEO and AIO best practices she's currently implementing. Discover actionable insights to elevate your own content strategy.
Inside Katy Carlisle’s Mission to Make a Difference for Her Clients
Katy Carlisle is a Canada-based Circle Platinum Partner who designs websites for freelancers and nonprofits. She also offers Squarespace training, blog content, and paid courses to support creative professionals.
Elevating Your Web Design Process, According to Hayley Fedders
Discover how to develop and uplift your own web design process in this episode of Circle Live, featuring web design educator Hayley Fedders of Studio Seaside.
Designing With Intention: How Risha Chesterfield Builds Meaningful Sites and Community
Risha Chesterfield is the founder of Sow Good Creative, a web design agency supporting Christian creatives. Learn about Risha’s journey with Squarespace, building a faith-based community, her favorite SEO hacks, and more.
How Aaron Soto Creates and Collaborates With Culture and Intention
Aaron Soto is a Squarespace Expert and Circle Community Leader whose agency reflects his creative roots and outlook. Learn his perspective on what’s in (and out) in web trends, keeping clients coming back, and building engaging websites.
Fiona Humberstone on How to Tell a Brand’s Story with Color
Learn to use color and design elements to create deeply resonant work that your clients will say "yes" to in this episode of Circle Live, featuring brand stylist Fiona Humberstone.
Designing a Business to Fit You with Dreyah Bohlen
Dreyah Bohlen is a Squarespace Expert, Circle Community Leader, and author who balances client projects with education and parenting. Learn about how embracing flexibility, creativity, and play has helped her build a business that works for her and her family.
Creating a Content-First Web Design Approach with Dave Hawkins
Dave Hawkins, the mind behind Made by Dave and Squarehead, is a Squarespace Expert, Circle Platinum Partner, and Community Leader who builds successful, audience-centric online experiences.
How to Tell a Brand's Story with Color
Colors help web designers trigger immediate and long-term emotional responses in visitors. When employed strategically, the emotional and symbolic weight people assign to colors can help you visually tell a client’s story–the central narrative underpinning everything they do and are about.
Color Theory for Web Designers
Color theory blends art and science to explore how colors interact. Understanding how to use color with purpose is essential to building websites that look beautiful and encourage visitors to act.
How to Use Donation Blocks on Squarespace
Help clients see greater donations with Squarespace’s new, improved donation block. Learn about donation blocks, the benefits of fundraising on Squarespace, and more.
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.
How to Create a Website for a Band or Musician
A musician’s website should do more than showcase their work—it should actively support their career. From setting up a merch store to improving site discoverability, learn how to build Squarespace websites that help musicians and grow their audience and income.
How to Build a Website for Name, Image, Likeness (NIL)
As NIL deals become more prevalent, there’s a growing need for well-designed NIL websites that help athletes collect donations, secure sponsorships, and engage with supporters. Learn how to build high-performing NIL websites that maximize visibility and financial support.
How to Talk About the New Squarespace Website Plans with Clients
Squarespace has announced four new website plans designed to better align with its ever-expanding suite of professional tools and features. Learn how to discuss these plans with web design clients.
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.
How Web Designers Can Tap Into the Ecommerce Opportunity on Squarespace
Ecommerce web design services have increased from 32% to 38% over the last year. Learn how web designers create impactful online stores and tap into the growing demand for ecommerce site setup.
How to Use Squarespace Payments to Boost Ecommerce Sales
Help your clients maximize sales and simplify payments with Squarespace Payments. Set up secure, streamlined payment solutions so they can sell more and thrive.
Characters With Charisma: How Text Spells Identity in 2025 Web Design
The Just My Type trend is characterized by expressive type to communicate mood, attitude, and personality. Learn how to play with typography in your web design projects.
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.