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Welcome to Squarespace Made Simple—a guide for DIYers who want beautiful websites that actually convert.

I’m breaking down the confusing, the hidden, and the “why does this look weird?” parts of Squarespace so you can stop tinkering and actually launch.

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Wix, WordPress, or Squarespace? Here’s the Real Tea on Website Platforms

Wix, WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace—why do there seem to be 57 flavors of platforms and none of them feel quite right? It’s like dating apps but for websites: some are too complicated, some are too basic, and some ghost you when you need tech support the most.

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Squarespace Code Hack - Add a Custom Font To Squarespace

Fonts are like outfits for your words. They can be chic, sharp, powerful, or completely wrong for the occasion. And just like crocs with a cocktail dress, I see some… questionable combos on Squarespace sites. Here are the top 3 font mistakes I see, and how to fix them.

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Stop Hiding Your CTA: Why Your Website Isn’t Getting Clicks

Whether you're a coach, creative, or service provider, your CTA is the bridge between "just browsing" and "shut up and take my money." If people aren’t clicking, there’s a good chance you’re either not asking clearly enough, or they don’t know where to look.

Let’s fix that.

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What Makes a Squarespace Site Look Custom (Even If You Did It Yourself)

If you’ve spent hours tweaking your Squarespace site and it still doesn’t feel quite like the sleek, elevated brand experience you envisioned—don’t worry. You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. The difference between a site that screams "I built this myself at 2am" and one that whispers "I paid a designer good money for this beauty" usually comes down to five key things: fonts, layout, spacing, images, and voice.

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