Posts in Business
Here's why every small business website should include testimonials (bonus script included!)

Have you ever heard of the saying "Don't just tell them, show them"? This small but powerful piece of advice can be applied to so many areas in life and it is often a guiding principle for small businesses who are looking to grow to the next level. 

Why's this?

Because people are inherently social creatures and we usually want proof that something works or is "worth it" before we make a purchase or sign up for a service. There's something to be said about the sway of social proof.

You probably already know that people are more likely to buy a product or service at the recommendation of others, and this is especially true for small business offerings online. No one wants to be the first one to try something; instead, they'd rather go with something that is tried, true and proven.

People want to do business with companies and individuals they know and trust but how can you enhance that relationship? How can you use this information to strengthen your website and encourage people to make the move from "visitor" to "client"?

Great question! The answer, my friends, is by including testimonials on your website. Read more >>

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Why I Build Client Websites On Squarespace

Like many web designers/developers, I used to be an adamant WordPress (WP) supporter. I loved how WordPress gave me full control over my every single aspect of my website and that I could get it to behave exactly how I wanted at all times. I worked with everyday so I was very comfortable creating, maintaining and updating websites (both mine and my clients’) on WordPress.

But fast-forward to the present and I’ve changed my position and now I am standing on the mountain top singing praises of SquareSpace instead.

Today, I build all my clients’ websites on the SquareSpace platform and encourage anyone taking the DYI route to do the same.

So what changed? Why did I make the switch from WordPress to SquareSpace as the platform of choice for all my client websites?

When I thought critically about my clients’ goals and what they needed from their websites, SquareSpace came out on top in every way. Read on to learn why.

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