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28: How to build your email list using Squarespace

Imagine thousands of people, delighted to see your email in their inbox. Its possible for any and every business that is willing to put in the work to build their email list!

In this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare, you'll get actionable advice on how to use Squarespace features to build a list of subscribers, eager to sign up for what you have to share with them.

You'll get ideas for an opt-in offer that your audience can't resist, we'll also navigate the critical elements of a compelling landing page and dissect the art of crafting a thoughtful welcome email sequence.

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27: How to Sell Digital Products on Squarespace

Squarespace has a site styles menu that you can use to change the fonts, the colors, the buttons, styles, and all kinds of different things about the design of your Squarespace website. But what if I told you that that design menu was one of many?? In this episode of Think Inside the Square, you'll learn about the secret design menus hidden inside Squarespace that you might not even know about.

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26: Squarespace SEO: 5 tips that will Boost Your Site's Visibility in search

Let’s get your website in front of the people who are looking for you. In this deep dive into Squarespace SEO, you'll learn 5 tips that will Boost Your Site's Visibility in search. Get ready to make Google your best friend and attract the audience that is trying to find the content you create. We’re gunna supercharge your online presence in this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare

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25: Optimizing Visual Content for A Faster Squarespace Website

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if it takes forever to load? In this episode, you'll learn the secrets to optimizing images and graphics for your website. I’ll be sharing my best tips for creating quality images for your Squarespace website so your content looks good and loads quickly.

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24: The Art of Organizing Your Website Content // Squarespace Content Tips

Even the most simple Squarespace website still has a lot of content on it. From images to text blocks, forms, and links, it can be a LOT to keep track of. Trust me, with over 300 blog posts, and more every week, I needed a solid system to keep my content organized. Wanna learn how I do it? Cool - because that’s exactly what I’m covering in this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare!

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23: Squarespace for Beginners: How to build a Squarespace website in 2024

In this episode of "ThinkInsideTheSquare," I will guide you through the process of creating a Squarespace website. Whether you're new to Squarespace or considering an upgrade to version 7.1, this high-level overview will help you get started. You’ll learn some pointers on using the program, info about how to planning your pages, tips for adding and editing content, customizing fonts and colors, and I’ll wrap this up with some important settings you should know about before you launch your site.

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22: Behind The Scenes of InsideTheSquare

In this episode of ThinkinsideTheSquare I’m going to give you the list of my top 5 favorite time saving software sidekicks, and then explain how each one of them is a game changer for me as a solo business owner here InsideTheSquare.

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20: Squarespace Analytics 101: 5 website metrics you need to track

Websites are not permanent. You can change the content anytime you want to, and to be honest, I think you should! In this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare, we’ll be digging into analytics. I want to teach you about the top 5 metrics you should keep an eye on. These stats will help you learn how people interact with your content, and how you can make it better.

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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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