Custom Squarespace Websites.
Philosophy
DESIGN
I believe that a well-designed website means online visitors won’t notice your website. Your work, images, and services should be at the forefront and the design of your website is there to support and reinforce those things. A well-designed website should be easy and intuitive to use by you and your users. This means I design websites that are uncluttered, direct, and easy to navigate.
EASE OF USE
When I design a website I think about my clients technical skills and the ease, or desire, of maintaining that site in the future. Understanding your goals, vision, and techie capabilities is an important step that we will discuss during our first call.
The Process or “What May Happen”.
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Step 1 | Kickoff
• Goals, vision & timeline
• Content collection -
Step 2 | Draft Design
• First draft is created
• Address missing content -
Step 3 | Final Design
• Review Final Changes
• SEO & image Optimizations -
Step 4 | Publish
• Hook up domain
• Transfer ownership to you!
Website Packages
These packages are just starting points. I will send you a proposal for specific services based on our initial call or zoom meeting. Most websites take 3 to 4 weeks to complete. This is based on responsiveness and communication.
Note: The following items are not included in basic services: Squarespace subscription fees, domain and email hosting fees, any 3rd party plug-in fees, stock photo charges, custom font licensing fees, in-depth error-free copywriting services, and email tech support.
Friendly emotional support is always included (new websites can be stressful, I get it.)
PLATINUM PACKAGE: starts at $4,650
Who is this for:
For businesses that requires a more robust storytelling vehicle.
What does this include:
Up to 10 pages, extra pages are available for a fee.
Tailored system pages: 404, links in bio, and coming soon.
Custom Services including:
Custom design for Squarespace platform.
Responsive design for mobile viewing.
Custom contact forms.
Galleries for images.
Social media links and share optimization.
On-site SEO setup and best practices.
Domain name connection.
90 minutes of post-launch website training.
Short video tutorials to explain editing techniques specific to your site.
Access to the Squarespace tutorial library.
Includes collection pages such as a blog, portfolio, or event page (with 3 items each).
Excludes: e-commerce, classes.
GOLD PACKAGE: starts at $2,850
Who is this for:
For entrepreneurs and brands who need to showcase their work and mission in a concrete fashion.
What does this include:
Up to 5 pages: typically home, services, about, contact, plus one more.
Tailored system pages: 404, links in bio, and coming soon page.
Custom Services including:
Custom design for Squarespace platform.
Responsive design for mobile viewing.
Custom contact forms.
Galleries for images.
Social media links and share optimization.
On-site SEO setup and best practices.
Domain name connection.
90 minutes of post launch website training.
Short video tutorials to explain editing techniques specific to your site.
Access to the Squarespace tutorial library.
Excludes: blogs, portfolios, events pages.
Excludes: e-commerce, classes.
Silver PACKAGE: starts at $1,950
Who is this for:
This is for the start up or individual that must get the word out pronto. You have all of your content ready to go and just need it made into a beautiful website.
What does this include:
Up to 3 pages: typically home, about, contact page.
Custom Services including:
Custom design for Squarespace platform.
Responsive design for mobile viewing.
Custom contact forms.
A gallery for images.
Social media links and share optimization.
On-site SEO setup and best practices.
Domain name connection.
90 minutes of post launch website training.
Short video tutorials to explain editing techniques specific to your site.
Access to the Squarespace tutorial library.
Excludes: blogs, portfolios, events pages.
Excludes: e-commerce, classes.
Website Package Add-Ons
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Branding Essentials for Websites
$950
Includes:
• Wordmark Logo
• Color Palette
• Font Suggestions
• Icons for Social -
E-Commerce & Courses
$950 w/ up to 8 items
E-commerce and courses are a feature in Squarespace that can be added on to any size website package. I offer this as an add-on to keep prices as low as possible and choices flexible.
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Privacy Policies
$119 / year
I strongly suggest that all my clients have updated privacy policies on their site - especially e-commerce sites!
Termageddon is an easy way to do this. Use my affiliate link STUDIO1 at checkout, I will add this script to your site and you will get 10% off your first year.
Installation on your website is free of charge with a website or template purchase.
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Additional Pages
$175 / page
Growth happens and websites often need more pages to properly showcase your business. Your website can grow with you!
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Hourly Rates
$110 / hour (1 hour min)
I want your website to be perfect and sometimes that includes things we don’t plan for or periodic updates. After your website is published updates and revisions will be charged at an hourly rate.
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Maintenance Agreements
Because my clients are so diverse in their website needs, one-size fits all maintenance agreements don’t really work for me. If you anticipate needing my help for future updates we can plan out a maintenance schedule that works best for your content or I can give you an hourly estimate for the work you need done at that time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Squarespace is easier to work with, looks great, has tons of built-in functionality, and is affordable. These are things that are really important to my typical client - who tends to be visually driven, non-techie, small business people on a budget.
Squarespace is an all-in-one platform that includes hosting, security, updates, and design tools in one place—making it streamlined, reliable, and easy to manage. WordPress is open-source software that offers deep customization but requires separate hosting, ongoing maintenance, updates, and more technical oversight. In short: Squarespace is simpler and more controlled; WordPress is more flexible but more hands-on and expensive due to hosting and plug-ins.
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Squarespace is a powerful e-commerce platform, especially for small to mid-sized businesses. Unless you need complex inventory management, advanced sales reporting, or multiple sales channels, Squarespace does an excellent job guiding customers through the buying process. It’s intuitive, easy to update, and simple to manage on the fly using the mobile app.
Where Squarespace really shines is storytelling. Its clean, highly customizable design makes it ideal for brand-driven businesses where visuals and content play a key role in the sales process. Shopify, by contrast, is built first and foremost for selling at scale. While powerful, it often feels more transactional and template-driven—and relies heavily on plugins, which can quickly become costly.
For many businesses, Squarespace offers the right balance of design, usability, and e-commerce functionality. The platform allows your brand’s story to lead the experience rather than getting lost in a purely sales-focused framework.
My other business, Dirigible Designs, is a great example of a simple, effective e-commerce site built on Squarespace. It demonstrates how seamlessly the platform can bring together design, content, and commerce.
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If your website collects any user information—contact forms, email signups, analytics, cookies—you’re legally required to disclose how that data is used. A privacy policy builds trust with visitors, protects your business, and helps you comply with regulations like GDPR and CCPA. Even small businesses and portfolio sites need one; it’s not just for big companies.
I work with Termageddon as an affliate so I can offer my clients the best and most practical solutions.
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Your website is often the first impression of your business—and outdated sites can quietly turn people away. Regular updates ensure your site looks current, works properly on new devices and browsers, loads quickly, and accurately reflects how your business has evolved.
Updates also play a critical role in SEO and AI visibility. Search engines and AI-driven tools prioritize websites that are fast, secure, well-structured, and regularly refreshed with relevant content. A professional website designer understands how to optimize page structure, headings, metadata, image sizing, internal links, and performance in ways that go far beyond surface-level edits. While it’s easy to change text or images, strategic updates ensure your site is readable, indexable, and competitive—helping your business show up more clearly in search results, AI summaries, and recommendations.