Web Design Resources
Why I upgraded my Squarespace site and what I learned from it
Read more about my experience when I finally made the change from Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1 and Fluid Engine.
How to Choose a Template in Wix and Squarespace
Things to consider when choosing a template in Squarespace or Wix
Re-Design Process for Artist
This is an overview of a re-design in progress for a talented and fabulous artist. All she needed was a bit of reorganization. I outline it in this short video.
WATCH HERE
Interested in a Career in Web Design? Low to no-cost ideas on building your portfolio.
Never in a million years would I have believed I’d end up having a career as a web designer but when I got the bug, I was unstoppable. The truth is I gave away a lot of work while I was building my portfolio. It was a worthwhile investment but here are a few ideas that may be helpful if you are considering a career change or ready to make the leap to freelance.
Squarespace Circle Interview with Sharon Reaves, Reaves Projects
Learn more about working with Squarespace and how Sharon got started as a Squarespace designer and Circle Member. “Sometimes failure is the best incentive to succeed.”
Improving Your Site Speed on Squarespace
This is the request that makes me cringe. Can you improve my Squarespace site speed? Short answer, yes but better to take proactive steps before this becomes a problem.
50 Tutorials to Customize Your Squarespace Site
Interested in customizing your Squarespace site but don’t know how to code? No problem.
Check out some of the free and fabulous resources I use on a regular basis to take my clients’ sites to the next level.
Squarespace eCommerce Plugins
Squarespace has an excellent and elegance eCommerce solution but there are certain design elements that can be lacking. For example, the cart function and checkout. Here is a list of Squarespace friendly plugins that you can purchase to take your store to the next level.
Choosing the Right CMS Tool: WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix?
Learn about the best CMS tools for your website design project - WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix. Discover the pros and cons of each platform to make an informed decision.
5 Things You Should Know Before Opening a Squarespace Account
A brief overview about the different capabilities of Squarespace 7.1 versus 7.0.
Squarespace 7.0 versus 7.1
True story, the first time I used Squarespace was about 9 years ago. A friend hired me to design a site for her new business and by "hire" I mean she was going to buy me dinner in exchange. At this point, I had been designing for fun for myself and friends and I had never worked with SS. Let's just say it did not go well. She "fired" me - though I still got a steak - and she hired a professional. It really hurt my ego but it also lit a fire and I've been obsessed with SS ever since.
Mobile First
I recently worked with a client who had me convinced I was losing my mind as what I saw and what they saw was completely different. It took us awhile to figure out I was designing for desktop first and they were viewing the site on a tablet. Once I learned this it allowed me to shift to design for mobile first.
Redesign for Acting School
Redesign from Wix to Squarespace. Includes lots of bloopers if you need a good laugh.
WordPress vs. Squarespace
Can’t decide whether WordPress or Squarespace is right for you? Read this useful article to learn more.