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19: Creating Copy for Your About Page

Your website's about page is your opportunity to connect with your audience on a personal level. It's where you tell your story, share your values, and build trust. But how can you make it stand out and captivate your visitors? In this episode of Think Inside the Square, we'll explore three creative ways to write an engaging about page for your Squarespace website regardless of your industry.

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18: What is CSS and why do Squarespace designers LOVE it?

Have you ever scrolled through a website thinking, 'I wish my site looked THIS good'? Well, what if I told you that the key to that aesthetic greatness is right at your fingertips? Today, we're venturing into the world of CSS customization. In this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare, you'll get an overview of what CSS is and why so many Squarespace designers use it.

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17: Important Squarespace Settings & How To Block AI From Scraping Your Squarespace Site

Building a website is a lot of work. Even when you use a program as awesome as Squarespace. You still have to update the copy. The colors and the fonts, trade up the images for your own. And then there are some important site settings, some of these site settings you might not be aware of. In this episode of Think Inside the Square, I want to talk about some overlooked site settings that can impact the way you work with Squarespace. One of the most recent additions to this list is the ability for us to control how AI interacts with our website. You can chose to give AI access to your Squarespace content, or toggle that option off.

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16: How to sell anything on Squarespace

Over the past few years, I’ve replaced my website designer income by selling digital goods. Workshops, guides, and exclusive code coaching sessions. For anything and everything I want to offer our Squarespace community, I create a sales page with 5 specific sections, and in this episode, you’ll learn what those specific sections are and why they matter

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15: Creative Ways to Use Squarespace Color Themes

You have 10 color themes to work with in a Squarespace website - and honestly? that seemed like way too many when I first started using Squarespace 7.1 It took me a few months to get the hang of it, but these days, I regularly utilize at least 6 of the 10 in every site I build and in this episode of thinkinsidethesquare I’ll tell you how - and why.

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14: 5 tips for easier editing of a Squarespace website

Ready to take your Squarespace game to the next level? In this episode, you'll learn five time saving tips for editing your Squarespace site like a seasoned pro. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned Squarespace user, these insider tricks will make editing your website a lot easier.

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13: CSS is not a plugin & other Squarespace code myths

Time to debunk some Squarespace myths! I’m spilling the beans on common misconceptions, like the belief that CSS is just another plugin. Unearth the truths about code, customization, and the secrets to making your Squarespace website uniquely yours.

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12: Squarespace AI - how does it work, and how does it compare to ChatGPT?

Curious about the magic behind Squarespace's AI? In this episode, you'll learn how to harness Squarespace AI powers for your website's content and how it sets itself apart from the likes of ChatGPT. Join your host, Squarespace expert Becca Harpain as she demystifies the tech behind the scenes, and shares her five step formula for crafting the perfect Squarespace AI prompt.

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11: Squarespace Refresh Review

Squarespace made a BIG announcement in October 2023 called Refresh. They announced some new things, some things we already knew, and talked about some future updates that are coming soon. In this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare, you'll get a run down of all these updates and how they might change the way you work with Squarespace.

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09: An Overview of Squarespace Courses

In this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare, you’ll learn all about Courses the new type of collection page released by Squarespace this August. Whether you're a seasoned educator or an entrepreneur looking to share your expertise, this episode will provide you with invaluable insights and step-by-step guidance to create and launch your own successful online course on Squarespace.

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08: Upgrading from Version 7.0 to Squarespace 7.1

If you built your Squarespace site more than two years ago, odds are it's a little outdated. Version 7.1 was released in early 2020 and it's been getting all the attention because it gets all the upgrades! If you're still on 7.0, it's time to make the switch. In this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare, I'll be sharing my top 3 tips and 2 resources that can help you update your Squarespace website to the latest version.

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07: Squarespace SEO Myths - Debunked!

In this episode, I'm about to bust the 5 biggest myths surrounding Squarespace SEO! 🚀🔍 If you've been losing sleep over how to boost your website's visibility and how to make sure the people looking for your site can find it, worry no more! I've got your back. From discussing the effectiveness of Squarespace for SEO to tackling the misconceptions around alt tags, duplicate content, and page speed, you'll finally be able to stop wasting time on these rumors and focus your efforts on tactics that will work.

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06: Image types 🖼️ when to use what file in Squarespace

Get ready for a pixel-perfect adventure as we dive into the captivating world of image types in Squarespace. In this episode, we'll unravel the secrets behind the three most common image formats that you’ll use in Squarespace: PNG, GIF, and JPG. You’ll learn about the key differences between those three types of images and where to use what in Squarespace.

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Update: Squarespace buys Google Domains... almost 😉

Squarespace announced on Thursday, June 15th, that it intends to buy Google Domains. Consider this the tech version of Add To Cart. What does this mean for those of us who use Google domains and us Squarespace fans? In this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare, we'll skip the speculation and cover the facts.

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04: How to design a better Squarespace menu 🔗

In this episode, you'll learn my top tips for your website navigation - your main menu. You'll learn my favorite trick about link text, designing a layout that screams "user-friendly," and my number one question for anyone who wants a mobile menu on the desktop version of their site.

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03: Squarespace 7.1 Section Types 📑

In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the world of Squarespace page sections. Whether you're working on standard pages, collection list pages, or project pages within a portfolio, page sections are the building blocks that bring your website to life. With Squarespace offering four distinct types of page sections, it's essential to understand their differences to make informed decisions that align with your website needs. From hero sections that make a bold statement to galleries that showcase your work in stunning detail, we've got you covered. Get ready to unravel the secrets of Squarespace page sections, ensuring that your website shines like never before.

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02: Squarespace 7.1 Page Types 📄

In this second episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare, you'll get an overview of the page types available in Squarespace. We'll talk about the settings for each, which ones you can edit, and which ones you can't.

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01: What Squarespace template should you start with? 🤔

When you visit Squarespace.com to create your brand new website, you'll be greeted by a wide array of stunning templates. They cater to different businesses and come in various styles, some showcasing beautiful imagery while others focus on text. With so many options, how do you know which one to choose? Episode 1 of ThinkInsideTheSquare will help you figure out where to start.

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