I have been waiting and hoping for something like this within the Squarespace platform! Squarespace has added saved sections you can use within the pages of the website.

Squarespace has a new content editor for block sections within pages. The editor that we have been most comfortable with is now called Classic Editor and the new editor is called Fluid Engine. Fluid Engine brings a new flexible design grid system gives you so many possibilities to create the website you envision.

Is it possible to create a professional website in two weeks? Great question! Many website designers have this added model to their business, and I think it’s an excellent idea. Being able to devote two weeks to designing a website for a client is fantastic. I have officially been a website designer for a year and can tell you that, yes, this is possible.

Last weekend I was asked to speak to a group about the benefits of a website and online forms. I had created a website for a local club in this organization. I tried to be general in sharing why this would benefit each club around the United States.

SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It maximizes the number of visitors to your website. 

A website is a landing pad for your business. Most people will go to their favorite search engine and use key words to look up what they need. With proper SEO, Search Engine Optimization, potential clients or customers will be sent to your business or organization. Search Engine Optimization maximizes the number of visitors to your website. When I design a website for a client, I build in SEO keywords and phrases throughout each page, and I teach the client how to do that going forward. The more specific information you can put on your website the better to direct those people who want to see you and need to see you.  

Adding Member Areas to your Squarespace website allows you to create member only pages that allow your visitors to create an account and purchase a membership in order to view. Member areas was built to service a wide range of uses

Each time I design a website for a client, and I show them various ways I can present something. I always remind them that they can pick one and later make a change. It’s not a snapshot in time but the website is changing and growing with them.

Squarespace scheduling works 24/7 so that your clients can schedule on their own time. As long as you take the time to set your availability you can stay organized by linking your Scheduler to a calendar and save yourself much needed and appreciated time.

Domains are the www. name that you give your business or nonprofit organization website. It is a URL or web address used to find your website. By creating a custom domain, you give your website a professional look and make it easy for visitors to find you.

Form blocks are fantastic way to gather information from a visitor to your website. You can ask a variety of questions from them and have it either marked required or not so they can choose to give you the information they want to share.

Inviting others to add information on your website thereby updating the content is important.

Basic authors do not need an account. They can add to blog posts and event update event content on the website.

Making sure that your website and all social media have the same logo, colors and fonts is important. Make sure that your colors are exactly the same, so you don’t have to guess.

QR stands for Quick Response. A QR code is simply a barcode easily readable with a digital device. You use the camera app on your phone and this little QR code redirects to a website. For marketing purposes alone this is amazing. Why not put it on your business card and make flyers that contain less information but when someone scans your QR code they can be directed to your website and can explore from there.

Inviting others to add content to your website may be helpful. For many businesses and nonprofit organizations contributors may be added so different people can be responsible for various section(s) of the website.

The business information is the key information for your business or nonprofit organization. It lets the visitors to your website know how to contact you and where you are located.

It has been a long 2020 and as the world begins to slowly open back up its time to create and renew nonprofit organization websites. Many nonprofit organizations only use Facebook to advertise upcoming events. That is great for getting the word out about upcoming events but do not forget to highlight the good that you have done in your area.

Squarespace has added some easy shortcuts that can be added to you home menu and allows you to quickly click one time instead of multiple to go to another area.

Last year was a very l-o-n-g year. In 2020 many businesses went through various changes and continue to change. It may be time to recreate an old website or start fresh.

Find out more about how to set your site availability. You can choose from private, password protected, and public.

Make sure your website is ready for next year by adding information to drive visitors to your site.