Websites…demystified
When I create websites for my clients, we work in a collaborative way so they’re learning about what websites are, how they work, and how to update them. These blog posts answer many of the questions my clients have as we work together. I hope you find this information helpful too.
Do you REALLY need a website?
Everyone tells you that you must have a website, but do you? Learn some of the ways you can promote your business without a website, either temporarily or permanently.
What to include in your Squarespace footer
A footer is the last section of information at the bottom of a website page. Use this valuable area to show contact information, add links to website pages, and ask visitors to take action on their way to becoming loyal customers.
Six website words you need to know
As I worked with clients, I noticed there were six words that came up in questions to me during our consultations: domain, web host, website, page, SEO, and navigation. Becoming familiar with these website components and how they work together helps you manage and maintain a healthy website for your business.
Contact form, Email signup form...what's the difference?
Two kinds of forms are common on websites: a Contact form and an Email signup form. Each form has its own purpose. To plan which forms will go on your website, it’s helpful to understand how each form is used as an interactive tool for collecting information from your website visitors.
9 tricks for your Squarespace text blocks
Understanding how text blocks work in Squarespace and how they interact with design blocks will help you shape your pages the way you want with indents, margins, columns, and more.
How to share your unfinished Squarespace website
To preview your Squarespace website as you’re designing it or to gather feedback from others before you launch, use these techniques to share your unpublished website.
How to design your blog page
If you are starting a blog for your website or adding one to an existing website, it’s helpful to review your choices for your blog page’s design. Most websites, including those on Squarespace, can include a blog.
The 5 questions your Services page should answer
Service-based businesses usually have one or more pages that describe the services they offer. They should also provide enough information for people to take the next step toward hiring you.
How to add a Contact form to your website
Every website needs a Contact form so that visitors have an easy online way to get in touch with you. Learn about what a Contact form should contain and where it should be placed on your website.
Why the Home page is the most important page of your website
Like the reception area of an office, the Home page needs to contain enough cues to reassure visitors that they're in the right place and give them guidance about how to find what they need and what to do now that they're there.
Five ways to speed up your design time
I always love it when I find something that speeds up repetitive tasks. So when I discovered the Squarespace shortcut of copying website pages to create backups, placeholders, and archived pages early in my website design career, I was sold.
Parallax scrolling: love it or leave it?
Find out more about new visual effects being added to scrolling your website’s Welcome page, also called a Home page..
