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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.

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.

Dear Designer: How Do I Deal With a Difficult Client?

Before you fire a difficult client, look at what the project is asking for. Puno shares how proactive empathy, clearer communication, and a flexible process can turn client friction into stronger creative leadership.

Dear Designer: How Do You Build a Scalable, Low-Stress Workflow as a Designer?

A web design business isn’t built on grinding harder. It’s built on knowing where your time actually goes. Puno shares the systems, delegation approach, and honest conversations that took her from overwhelmed to working on her own terms.

Dear Designer: How Do I Build a Portfolio That Attracts the Clients I Want?

A portfolio isn’t about volume, it’s about direction. Puno walks through how to choose which work to show, what to do when you don’t have the right pieces yet, and how to turn any finished project into a case study that earns client trust.

Dear Designer: How Do I Handle a Client Who Ghosts Me?

Client ghosting happens at every stage—before the project starts, mid-feedback, and after the work is live. Puno shares the exact follow-up sequence she uses at each one, plus the contract language that means you rarely have to chase twice.

Dear Designer: Can I Really Make a Living Building Squarespace Websites?

Puno left a six-figure UX director role with no freelance network and no clients—and made $100K in her second year building Squarespace websites. In this column, she breaks down how she found clients, raised her rates, and built a workflow that runs on about 15 hours a week.

A new series with Puno, founder of ilovecreatives—candid advice, design philosophy, and the kind of honesty that only comes from someone who has been there.

Dear Designer with Puno

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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.

Dear Designer: Why Do I Feel Like an Impostor?

Dear Designer: How Do I Deal With a Difficult Client?

Dear Designer: How Do You Build a Scalable, Low-Stress Workflow as a Designer?

Dear Designer: How Do I Build a Portfolio That Attracts the Clients I Want?

Dear Designer: How Do I Handle a Client Who Ghosts Me?

Dear Designer: Can I Really Make a Living Building Squarespace Websites?

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From Client Work to Courses: How Christy Price Runs a Multidimensional Web Design Business

Christy Price is a Circle member based in Austin, Texas. She develops websites for small business owners and enjoys partnering with entrepreneurs to bring their web presence to life.

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.

Sam Crawford on Why Designers Should "Think Bigger" to Charge More

Sam Crawford has helped launch over 700 Squarespace sites, from local startups to global brands. Read his insights on scaling an international web design business, managing a high volume of projects, and coaching other designers.

From Pretty to Profitable: Kristine Neil’s Blueprint for Web Design Success

Kristine Neil specializes in ecommerce and nonprofit solutions. Explore her approach to client projects and her perspective on how professional web designers can leverage Squarespace to cater to their clients.

How Laura Coutts Uses Content Strategy to Inform Web Design in the Age of AI

Laura Coutts is an Australia-based Squarespace web designer with a background in content strategy. Learn her approach to traditional and AI search optimization.

Why Miko Coffey’s Collaborative Method Creates Better Websites

Miko Coffey has proven that usability, strategic planning, and a focus on the visitor’s needs remain vital in the ever-evolving field of web design. Learn about her approach to creating collaborative client relationships and building beautiful and effective sites.

The Power of the Niche: How Monica Kovach Built a Premium Template Business on Squarespace

In today’s crowded digital landscape, many designers are carving out a unique space. Monica Kovach, a former therapist and the Founder and Creative Director of Hold Space Creative™ has become a leading voice in the Circle community, specializing in premium Squarespace templates.

Self-Taught Developer Will Myers on Harnessing the Power of Code on Squarespace

Will Myers is a trusted coding expert and plugin developer in the Squarespace community. Dive into his journey, explore his coding community Code Curious, and get his take on favorite plugins and go-to code snippets.

Authenticity First: How Liz Ellery Designs Brands and Websites That Stand Out

Liz Ellery boasts more than 15 years of design experience. Learn about her path to professional web design, the principles that guide her work, and how she infuses personality and authenticity into her own branding to attract clients.

How Florence Picol’s Squarespace Discovery Led to a Long-term Career in Web Design

Florence Picol is a web designer, educator, and template builder. In this interview, she discusses her multi-faceted career, spotlighting her journey to web design, mindset around collaboration, and work as a course creator.

How Chris Schwartz-Edmisten Uses Code to Push What’s Possible on Squarespace

Chris Schwartz-Edmisten is a web designer, plugin developer, and coding expert known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on Squarespace. Discover the principles, techniques, and custom code that power his approach.

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.

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 to Attract Clients with Your Story, According to Adebukola Ajao

Adebukola Ajao has spent the last decade helping small businesses build strong, strategic brands that look good and drive results. Read the For All Things Digital founder’s top marketing tips for web designers.

How Becca Harpain Empowers Squarespace Designers with Code

Known for her approachable teaching style and deep knowledge, Becca Harpain has built a thriving business creating educational content for web designers and DIYers alike. Learn how her passion for coding has shaped her career, how her content has evolved, and what continues to inspire her to teach others.

How Armin Braunsberger Built a Global Web Design Agency

Armin Braunsberger is a media professional and web designer based out of Denmark. He is one of the most prolific Experts in Squarespace Marketplace.

Why Storytelling Still Matters in Web Design, According to Li Wang

Li Wang is a Jersey City-based Squarespace Expert and the founder of Little Ox Workshop, an agency that offers Squarespace websites, content marketing, SEO, and customer relationship services.

How David Alex Became a Trusted Voice in the Web Design Industry

David Alex is a digital entrepreneur based in Irvine, California. His work centers around the idea that “busy is not good,” so he helps businesses run profitably while creating time and space, and removing excess.

Why Puno Loves Squarespace Circle

Puno is the founder of ilovecreatives, a hybrid toolkit offering classifieds, profiles, courses and other tools to help creatives connect and create. Learn how she got her start as a web designer, and catch highlights from her talks at Circle Day 2025 and Circle Live.

Building a Business That Lasts: Hannah Ippolito on Entrepreneurship and Growth

Hannah Ippolito co-founded SquareKicker, a digital storefront offering Squarespace design tools and premium templates. Learn about how she leads the 10+ agency and continues to evolve the business.

Circle Partner Interviews

In-depth conversations with Circle Partners on their work, process, and hard-won lessons.

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From Client Work to Courses: How Christy Price Runs a Multidimensional Web Design Business

Christy Price is a Circle member based in Austin, Texas. She develops websites for small business owners and enjoys partnering with entrepreneurs to bring their web presence to life.

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.

Sam Crawford on Why Designers Should "Think Bigger" to Charge More

From Pretty to Profitable: Kristine Neil’s Blueprint for Web Design Success

How Laura Coutts Uses Content Strategy to Inform Web Design in the Age of AI

Laura Coutts is an Australia-based Squarespace web designer with a background in content strategy. Learn her approach to traditional and AI search optimization.

Why Miko Coffey’s Collaborative Method Creates Better Websites

The Power of the Niche: How Monica Kovach Built a Premium Template Business on Squarespace

Self-Taught Developer Will Myers on Harnessing the Power of Code on Squarespace

Authenticity First: How Liz Ellery Designs Brands and Websites That Stand Out

How Florence Picol’s Squarespace Discovery Led to a Long-term Career in Web Design

How Chris Schwartz-Edmisten Uses Code to Push What’s Possible on Squarespace

Inside Katy Carlisle’s Mission to Make a Difference for Her Clients

Designing with Intention: How Risha Chesterfield Builds Meaningful Sites and Community

How to Attract Clients with Your Story, According to Adebukola Ajao

How Becca Harpain Empowers Squarespace Designers with Code

How Armin Braunsberger Built a Global Web Design Agency

Armin Braunsberger is a media professional and web designer based out of Denmark. He is one of the most prolific Experts in Squarespace Marketplace.

Why Storytelling Still Matters in Web Design, According to Li Wang

Li Wang is a Jersey City-based Squarespace Expert and the founder of Little Ox Workshop, an agency that offers Squarespace websites, content marketing, SEO, and customer relationship services.

How David Alex Became a Trusted Voice in the Web Design Industry

Why Puno Loves Squarespace Circle

Building a Business That Lasts: Hannah Ippolito on Entrepreneurship and Growth

Hannah Ippolito co-founded SquareKicker, a digital storefront offering Squarespace design tools and premium templates. Learn about how she leads the 10+ agency and continues to evolve the business.

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A Day in the Life with Marya Nguyen

Marya Nguyen is the founder of Yangu Web Studio, a Squarespace design studio in St. Louis that builds bold, strategy-backed sites for small businesses. Learn how she structures her day around deep work blocks, strict boundaries, and her dog Jett, and get her advice on building a sustainable practice that actually compounds over time.

A Day in the Life of Rache De Luna

Rache De Luna is the founder of Squarestylist, a Squarespace education and plugin business she runs from Manila, Philippines, with clients across Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond. See how she architects her entire workday around her son's school schedule, while still finding time to teach custom code, ship plugin updates, and explore AI development after bedtime.

A Day in the Life with Connor Walsh

Connor Walsh is the owner of Station Seven, a Squarespace web design agency based in Spokane, Washington. Learn how he leads a creative team on focused morning work blocks, strict inbox boundaries, and mid-day walks, and get his advice for staying productive without letting client work take over your life.

A Day in the Life with Mindy Nguyen

Mindy Nguyen is the Creative Director of ilovecreatives Studio, the LA-based design agency behind campaigns for Cosmopolitan, DedCool, and Paris Hilton. Learn how she runs a high-output creative day, and get her advice on protecting your energy while doing your best work.

A Day in the Life with Erica Hartwick

Erica Hartwick is the founder of Big Cat Creative, a Squarespace template studio based in New Zealand. Learn how she structures her day around deep-focus template work and team check-ins, and pick up her advice on building digital products that grow your income between client projects.

A Day in the Life with Emily Lewis

Emily Lewis is the founder of Wales-based studio TwoFold. From morning coworking sessions and client site builds to a strategy call and advice on growing your revenue with Squarespace tools, there's something worth stealing for your own routine.

A Day in the Life with Khara Wolf

Khara Wolf is the owner of Websites by Khara. Learn how the Squarespace Expert and Circle partner optimizes her day for client projects, content creation, and personal passions.

A Day in the Life

A window into how Circle partners structure their days—morning routines, deep-work blocks, client boundaries, and the creative process in between.

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A Day in the Life with Marya Nguyen

A Day in the Life of Rache De Luna

A Day in the Life with Connor Walsh

A Day in the Life with Mindy Nguyen

A Day in the Life with Erica Hartwick

A Day in the Life with Emily Lewis

A Day in the Life with Khara Wolf

Khara Wolf is the owner of Websites by Khara. Learn how the Squarespace Expert and Circle partner optimizes her day for client projects, content creation, and personal passions.

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