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December 2024 Newsletter
The festive period is very nearly here. I’m looking forward to spending a little bit of time away from my laptop and catching up with family, before making a really productive start to 2025… and with a handful of new services, but more on that soon.
This year has been incredible for me and Tenji Digital and I can’t wait to see what comes next. THANK YOU for subscribing to my newsletter and following on socials - and a special THANK YOU if we have worked together at some point this year.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Squarespace vs. Wordpress: Which Platform is Right for You?
When it comes to building a professional website, two platforms often dominate the conversation: Squarespace and WordPress. But which one is right for your business? Whether you're a corporate client or a small business owner, this comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed choice.
How to Create a Professional Squarespace Website
Creating a standout website is vital for businesses in today’s competitive landscape. Squarespace, with its user-friendly interface and powerful features, has become a go-to platform for many corporate clients and small business owners. But how can you ensure your website truly represents your brand and engages your audience? This guide will provide expert Squarespace design tips tailored to your needs.
Using Squarespace’s Pinned Feature to Create Interactive Backgrounds
Pinned blocks have been around for a couple of months now, but I wasn’t always sure how to use them effectively. In fact, I often clicked on the pinned icon by mistake and couldn’t figure out why my blocks were behaving oddly. Then I remembered a website I built for a client on Wix a few years ago that used a similar pinning feature, and I decided to see if I could replicate that in Squarespace.
The Importance of Mobile Optimisation for Business Websites
Ensuring your business website is optimised for mobile devices is no longer optional—it's essential. With more people accessing the internet via smartphones and tablets, businesses that fail to prioritise mobile optimisation risk losing valuable traffic and potential customers. In this post, we’ll explore why mobile-friendly design is crucial for reaching customers on the go and how it impacts your overall online presence.
How to Design a Corporate Website that Converts
In the corporate world, a website is more than just an online presence—it's a tool that drives conversions and generates business. To ensure that your corporate website not only looks professional but also performs well, it’s important to focus on conversion optimisation throughout the design process. In this post, we’ll explore key principles for designing a corporate website that turns visitors into customers and boosts your bottom line.
Email Marketing Strategies to Nurture Leads
Building relationships with potential customers is essential for long-term success in today's competitive market. One of the most effective ways to do this is through email marketing. By employing the right strategies, you can nurture leads, guide them through the sales funnel, and ultimately convert them into loyal customers. This post will explore effective email marketing techniques designed to cultivate relationships and boost conversions.
October 2024 Newsletter
Squarespace Circle has been and gone - the biggest day of the year for Squarespace web designers. The event always produces a wave of motivation after listening to some of the leading Squarespace users in the industry. I have used that motivation to update some of my processes and work on offering new services - watch out for those in 2025.
How to Create a User-Friendly Squarespace Website
Designing a website that feels intuitive and engaging is essential for retaining visitors and driving conversions. Squarespace offers powerful tools to help you create a visually appealing, user-friendly site, but there's more to it than choosing the right template. In this post, we’ll guide you through key strategies for making your Squarespace website both user-friendly and conversion-focused.
How to Display “+ VAT” Next to Squarespace Product Prices with Simple CSS
Welcome to another blog post where I share tips, tricks, and workarounds for getting the most out of Squarespace. Today’s post addresses a request I received from one of my UK-based clients. They wanted to display “+ VAT” alongside the product prices in their Squarespace store.
At first glance, this seems tricky because it appears that the price is a field which only accepts numeric values, but with just a couple of lines of CSS, it’s straightforward.
Why Now is the Time to Move from WordPress to Squarespace
In recent weeks, a significant controversy has erupted in the world of WordPress, with WP Engine, one of the largest WordPress hosting providers, being at the centre of a major conflict with WordPress’s leadership. For many users, this drama has raised serious concerns about the stability, future direction, and community ethos of WordPress, especially for those who value an open-source framework. As a web designer, I’ve been following this issue closely, and I believe now is the perfect time for those affected by the fallout to explore a new, simpler, and more user-friendly solution—Squarespace.
How to Master List Sections Within Squarespace
List Sections are a great way to ensure the content on your Squarespace website looks neat on mobile, tablet, or desktop and that your data is organised.
In this blog post, I'm doing a deep dive into List Sections to show you how to create, update and manage List Sections on your own website.
September 2024 Newsletter
September is an exciting time of the year for anyone who uses Squarespace extensively. Squarespace Circle Day is just around the corner and it’s a chance for me to digitally network with other designers and get insider news about what features will be coming soon. A lot of the news will be confidential, but I’ll be sure to pass on anything that I’m allowed to. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to make it out to New York this year, but I’m hoping to next year - fingers crossed!
How to Fix Your Instagram Feed on Your Squarespace Website
One of the most common queries I receive from customers is how to resolve the Instagram feed issue on their Squarespace websites. This problem seems to occur every six to twelve months, and I've experienced it on my own site too.
How much does a Squarespace website cost to run in 2024?
Creating a website on Squarespace is an excellent choice for many individuals and businesses, thanks to its user-friendly interface and robust features. However, understanding the full cost involves more than just the basic website plans. Here's a detailed look at the various expenses you might incur when building and maintaining a Squarespace website.
Changing the Width of Your Squarespace Website
In this blog post, I'll show you how to increase the width of your Squarespace website. This simple tweak can help you make better use of the available space, especially if you're looking to adjust the positioning of images and text blocks. Let's dive in!
Adding a Whatsapp Button to your Website
Adding a WhatsApp icon appear on every page of your website your customers feel that they’re not alone and you’re only a click away to answer any questions. In this guide, we’ll look at how we can implement this functionality to your Squarespace website.