Squarespace Web Design Tips &
Inspiring Stories for Woman-Led Brands
Welcome! Here you’ll find strategic Squarespace web design tips to help you attract aligned clients and book more calls, alongside authentic stories from women entrepreneurs who are building bold, mission-driven businesses.
Stories of Female Founders & Entrepreneurs
A collection of women’s stories as they build the life and business of their dreams. In these stories, I had the honour of sitting down with real women who shared their journey to entrepreneurship. What resonated with me the most was how I saw myself in each of these women’s stories - the joy, the struggles and wanting to create a different life for ourselves. I invite you to come along with me and read through this collection of stories from the women who inspire me.
Why You Deserve A Website And How To Get It (Including 5 Questions To Ask Before You Start)
Your website has become one of those tasks on your to-do list that keeps getting pushed back. Maybe you’re waiting for the perfect time to start, or you’ve created your own and thought about working with a designer or maybe you already have a website but are ready to revamp it.
One thing is for sure, often times we put off projects, especially big projects because of the time or money involved. Both of which are precious resources when you run your own business.
Today I’m sharing questions to ask yourself when considering if now is the right time for your website and my latest self-investment project.
Are you new to Squarespace? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Building Your Website in 2023
You’ve decided to create your business website and are a little overwhelmed with all the steps involved in creating your strategic website. You’ve decided that Squarespace is the website tool for your small business and want direction on how to get started.
Take a deep dive into the post if you’d like to know how to customize your Squarespace template with brand fonts, colors and images and be introduced to the most common blocks within Squarespace.
Choosing Brand Colors For Your Small Business: Create your Logo and Brand Board (in Canva) In Less Than 1 hour & For Free
Let’s dive right into creating your new brand board including designing your logo(s), and choosing the perfect colors and font duo that best represents your small business. The best part? it’s all free! This post covers the basics of getting started in Canva using a brand board template.
Activities To Do With Kids During The Summer So You Can Still Run Your Small Business (& Work From Home)
When kids are home, running your small business and finding the time to work feels pretty impossible. You swear every time you wake up your computer to start working, it feels like everything just goes wild - kids asking for another snack, siblings fighting over the same toy, it’s well, exhausting.
You’re feeling behind and wonder “How do I do it all?”
Take a deep breath in and out…
Grab 5 minutes to yourself and take a quick peek at my list of 20 activities to entertain your family this summer break, including activities that take less than 20 minutes to set up and allow your kids to play independently while you crush your work.
You’ll want to read to the end because I share how I’ve started planning my business so that I can take summers off with the kids (relatively) stress-free and how I’ve been able to stay consistent working less than 20 hours per week.
Here’s When to Hire a Web Designer Vs. Making Your Own Website (Including a Quick Start Guide to Planning Your Small Business Website)
You might be asking yourself, should I make my own website or hire someone to do it?
I get it! Building a website for your small business is a gigantic undertaking. I’m thinking that since you’re asking yourself whether you should go down the DIY route or hire a professional web designer, you are looking for clarity in what direction you should go.
You might be asking yourself…
What budget should I set aside for my website?
What platform will be best for my small business?
What questions do I ask a potential web designer?
If this sounds anything like you, you’re in the right place. Grab your favorite drink and relax as you do a deep dive into what to do for your website. PS. Don’t leave today’s read without grabbing your free website planning guide!
7 Unexpected Lessons I Learned From Starting A Small Business As A Stay At Home Mom
You decided to go into business for yourself. You dreamt of having the flexibility of picking your kids up from school, of working remotely and creating a life that allows you to go on more vacations, having a healthy cushion of income coming in and of being your own boss.
When talking to other women small business owners we can all agree on one thing, we want to provide for our family and have something that’s our own.
When I started my small business, I dove head first into entrepreneurship, all while at home with three kids under the age of five. In my first three years of business, I learnt that I couldn’t always strike a balance between being a small business owner and a stay-at-home home. Today I share 7 unexpected lessons I learnt along the way.
10 Reasons Why You Should Host Your Small Business Website With Squarespace
You’ve decided that it’s time to build your new website, congrats! But… you’re not quite sure where to start. Choosing a platform to host your new website is a tad overwhelming and as a small business owner you don’t have the extra time to trial and error your way through finding the right platform for your new website.
Don’t worry, I got you! This post is for you if you want to know more about why Squarespace is the right choice for your small business website.
You’ll find out about how Squarespace makes everything easier, from its all-in-one platform to built-in SEO features, at the end of this post you’ll be signing up for your two-week trial with Squarespace.
The Benefits of a Consult Call for Mom Entrepreneurs: Everything You Need to Know Before Working With a Designer
Ever wonder if working with a web designer is the right next step in your service business? Here’s a glimpse into the benefits of jumping on a consult call when deciding on a designer and what questions you should be asking.