How to blend the technical and creative / intuitive sides of Squarespace SEO

Hello hello and WELCOME BACK to another highly requested blog post/video tutorial!

Today, I’m sharing 6 things that make your Squarespace website legit … aka, how to ensure that your site doesn’t scream DIY.

It’s a combo of design, user experience and yes, of course, Squarespace SEO :)

These factors come up time and time again with my clients, students and casual blog readers/YT subscribers alike - doesn’t matter what type of website or industry you’re in, I don’t want to see you making any of these mistakes! I’m laying it all out for you so that you can work your way through this quick list, make any required changes in the blink of an eye, and get yourself one step closer to the website of your dreams.

Cause remember, you don’t know what you don’t know until suddenly you know better…. and I’m here to show you the way!

As a Squarespace SEO expert and leader in this super random little niche, it’s my job/pleasure to introduce you to things like this and present it in a way that makes you think, yes Charlotte I can handle this!

This is the kind of insider info that I share with my Squarespace SEO consulting clients and students in my online course, Top Squarespace SEO. But since I’m not one for secrets and truly want the best for anyone with a website, I’m giving you the summarized goods here - totally for free!

Read the blog post or watch the video tutorial below - either way, I want you to go through this quick list to confirm that yes, your website does in fact look legit.

Some of you reading this might be totally new to Squarespace SEO and are looking for an introduction to this topic, someone to hold your hand and show you it’s not actually that scary. On the flip side, you might already be familiar with a few points on this list already but maybe you are looking for confirmation that you’re on the right track and haven’t missed anything important. No matter where you are in your Squarespace SEO journey, I know you’ll benefit from this info!

Let’s dive right in - read the post or watch the video tutorial below to see 6 things that make your Squarespace website legit!

The easiest way to preview your Squarespace website on different devices - video tutorial

Whenever I build and design a website, one of my biggest considerations is how it looks and displays on different devices. Whether someone is viewing the site from a desktop, tablet or smartphone, I want to make sure that everything displays correctly and that the user experience remains unaffected!

There's a super easy way to do this if you're using Squarespace, and it's a trick I rely on with every single website I work with. Responsive design is a feature of every Squarespace template but unless you're a pro, you might not know how the site will end up looking on different devices after your design is complete unless you check it out for yourself.

My friend, let me introduce you to the wonderful world of Device View!

How to tell if your small business website is ready for a redesign and what to include in that project

Fun fact: did you know that 75% of visitors judge a company's credibility based on their website design?

Crazy, right? If that stat doesn't convince you that it's time to take an honest look at your website, then please, go back and read it again. Website design matters big time!!!

Website redesigns can be an overwhelming thought because there are a lot of moving parts and things to consider. So many businesses put it off....and off....and off....until years have passed and their websites are embarrassing and do not function anymore.

Don't let that be you!

The good news is that not every website redesign project needs to be a huge ordeal and that is especially true if you go into the project understanding the WHY and have a good idea HOW you'l make those changes happen.

In today's article, I'm going to walk you through the considerations around website redesign projects. You'll learn how to tell if your website is overdue for a redesign, how you can do those effectively, and what steps to take and prioritize in your website redesign project.

Let's get started! Read more >>

Web Design/Development, Tech TipsCharlotte O'HaraOctober 27, 2016redesign, responsive design, seo, online businessComment

5 web design features to avoid on your Squarespace website

Website design is one of my favourite subjects here on the blog and I love to cover it all - the good, the bad and the ugly.

Your website is often the first point of contact people have with you and your business, and it really does set the tone with how your brand is perceived online.

While your website will evolve and be updated over time, there are several features that you should avoid at all costs! Outdated technology and web design paradigms are usually the culprits when it comes to brutal web design choices.

So consider this some free professional advice - don’t make these 5 design mistakes on your Squarespace website if you want people to like your site and do business with you haha!

Ready to get started? Great! Let’s take a look.

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