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Squarespace from Signup to Launch
Squarespace from Signup to Launch

Squarespace from Signup to Launch: Build, customize, and launch robust and user-friendly Squarespace websites with a no-code approach

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Part 1: So, You Want to Build a Website on Squarespace

There’s no better place to start than the beginning! In Part 1, you will get to know the author (that’s me!). You’ll delve into Squarespace as a platform, explore its comparisons to other tools, and understand how it can support your project. You’ll prepare for website construction by gathering text, images, and other digital assets. Most importantly, you’ll define the purpose of your site and determine what you want your audience to gain from visiting it.

This part has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Choosing Your Platform – To Squarespace or Not To Squarespace
  • Chapter 2, Preparing to Build Your Site – Making an Outline and Gathering Your Assets
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Key benefits

  • Use a hands-on approach and professional insights to design a custom website on Squarespace 7.1 and Fluid Engine
  • Launch a website on your domain with features like commerce, member areas, blogging and scheduling
  • Grow your audience with a mobile-optimized website you can own, edit, and update

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You've heard about Squarespace; maybe you've even started a trial site, but you haven't gotten around to actually launching it yet. It looks simple enough and feels like it should be easy, so why is it such a challenge? Author and Squarespace expert Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling is here to help. Squarespace from Signup to Launch a comprehensive guide to customizing the most design-focused and user-friendly website builder in the no-code world. More than a technical manual, the book will help you prepare to build a website, explain the foundational knowledge behind Squarespace 7.1 and Fluid Engine, and introduce you to a professional designer's mindset. Readers will learn how to build forms, use content blocks, optimize websites for mobile, build an online store, and become comfortable with Squarespace's built-in SEO, marketing, and analytics tools. Learn from Squarespace experts Christy Price, Will Myers, David Iskander, Kristine Neil, Kathryn Joachim, Beatriz Caraballo, Justin Mabee, Shelly Price and more, with professional insights and resources in each chapter. By the end of the book, you will have gained the confidence needed to build professional Squarespace websites with the developer's technical knowledge, project organization, and design intuition. You won’t just launch your site; you’ll be proud to share it with the world.

Who is this book for?

If you are interested in building a website on the Squarespace platform, including its newest versions, 7.1 and Fluid Engine, then this book is for you. Maybe you’re a brand designer with little or no code experience or perhaps you’re an entrepreneur who needs a website you can own and use. You could even be a website designer versed in other platforms looking to expand your skills to a new tool. No matter your entry point, this book will offer an understanding of the why and how of Squarespace, preparing you to use it as a go-to practical guide.

What you will learn

  • Build a website on Squarespace, step by step, with expert insights and practical tips
  • Plan your site content with an easy-to-understand outline Source and create the visual elements needed for a professional site
  • Go beyond pre-set templates to create a polished design from navigation to footer
  • Use advanced tools such as commerce, scheduling, member areas, blogging and email campaigns
  • Integrate custom code to enhance the design and functionality of your project
  • Optimize your website for mobile view and search engine visibility
  • Market your site and grow your audience after launch
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Table of Contents

24 Chapters
Introduction Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 1: So, You Want to Build a Website on Squarespace Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Choosing Your Platform – to Squarespace or Not to Squarespace Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Preparing to Build Your Site – Making an Outline and Gathering Your Assets Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Design and Build Your Site Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Squarespace Site Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Getting Started – Creating and Editing Your Site Header Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Design Essentials – Color and Typography Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Building Your First Pages and Sections Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Using Content Blocks and Building Forms Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Optimizing Your Site for Mobile Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Using Custom Code to Enhance Your Website Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Give Your Site Superpowers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Commerce – Selling Items, Subscriptions, and Services Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Blogging – Sharing Your Ideas Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Member Areas – Selling Your Knowledge and Protecting Your Content Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Scheduling – Selling Your Time and Sharing Your Availability Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4: Launch Your New Website Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Prepare to Launch Your Site Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Connecting Your Domain and Making It Live Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Understanding Analytics and Setting Up SEO Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17: Keep Growing Your Site with Marketing Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Megan Hanna Feb 18, 2024
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As someone who has used Squarespace to build a website, I was excited when the publisher gave me a copy of this book to read. I would have appreciated having this book when I was using this tool to build a website. While Squarespace is intuitive, this book does an excellent job of helping users figure out how to build a website without any coding.It's clear that the author has much experience with Squarespace, and she does a great job of explaining the