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5 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).
Which 2024 Design Trend Are You?
Curious which 2024 web design trend represents you most? Take our quiz to find out.
Monetizing Memberships with Squarespace
Ever considered making an online course or membership for yourself or a client? Learn from successful course sellers and membership experts on how to start a membership, choose the correct platform, and maintain a membership or course experience.
Digital Harmony: Embracing Analog in Modern Web Design
Analog web design uses vintage elements from the pre-computer era. Learn more about implementing the trending retro aesthetic in 2024.
What’s Old Is New Again: How Subtle Nostalgia Will Shape Web Design in 2024
The concept of Subtle Nostalgia is grounded in human connection and a vintage aesthetic. Learn more about this 2024 trend in web design.
How AI Is Shaping the Future of Web Design
AI has the power to revolutionize your web design projects, especially in areas like brainstorming, generative art, and content creation. Learn more about how the trend will take over the industry in 2024.
How to Dive into the Future of Web Design with Hyper-Reality
The Hyper-Reality aesthetic is a true balance of function and form. Learn how to achieve the web design trend with 3D elements, abstract type, and surrealism.
Less Is More: Mastering Minimalism in Modern Web Design
Minimalism is a timeless web design trend. In 2024, the aesthetic is reaching new heights with a modern approach. Learn more about Minimalism Revival.
2024 Web Design Trends
A new year is ushering in five trends that are poised to shape the web design industry. Check out the 2024 trends in web design.
How to Stand Out to Prospective Clients
Learn how narrowing the focus of your business articulates your value and makes you discoverable to clients in this quick guide.
How to Sell Squarespace to Your Clients
Selling Squarespace is an important step to converting clients, particularly for designers who exclusively use the platform to build websites. Learn how to leverage Squarespace and address common client objections.
Six Steps to Building an Effective Online Store
Today’s shoppers expect clarity, aesthetics, and functionality from landing page to checkout. In this guide, you’ll learn how to help your clients thrive online by implementing the steps that make sense for their business.
A Web Designer's Favorite Ways to Connect with Clients During the Holidays
By embracing the spirit of the holidays, you can connect with clients on a more personal level and leave a lasting impression. Read Christy Price’s favorite ways to foster stronger client relationships during the holiday season.
How Squarespace Circle Helped Me Grow My Web Design Career
Squarespace Circle members don a badge that certifies them as a go-to web designer in the industry. Explore how membership has benefited two Squarespace web professionals, Sam Crawford and Cody Juhnke, and learn about their approaches to running a web business.
How Professional Web Designers Prepare for the Holiday Season
Read advice from successful Circle members who lend their expertise to handling the holiday drought, re-engaging past clients, keeping projects on track to wrap by the end of the year, getting clients to make on-time payments, preparing for the upcoming year, and taking time off.
How to Pitch Your Squarespace Services to Etsy Sellers
Etsy sellers are constantly seeking new ways to expand their ecommerce business. Learn more about pitching your web design services to Etsy sellers.
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 Gifts to Send Your Top Web Design Clients This Holiday Season
The holidays are a great opportunity to show clients your appreciation for their business, strengthen client relationships, and boost brand loyalty. Check out five gift ideas that are thoughtful and impactful.
How to Use Squarespace Email Campaigns to Send Holiday Greetings to Clients
The holidays are a great time to re-engage past clients. Learn how to use Squarespace Email Campaigns to send holiday greetings and thank clients for their business.
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.