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How To Design Stunning Websites Using Figma
The day I started creating killer websites was the day I started using Figma to mock up all of my websites. Before I ever start creating a website in Squarespace, I always use Figma first. This post will explain the most useful aspects of Figma and why it replaces Photoshop for me.
How to Easily Create Animated Typing Text
The animated typewriter effect is a really easy way to make your website stand out from everyone else's. This post shows you how to create the typing effect easily using two sets of code.
How To Easily Add A Gradient Background
Gradient backgrounds are a great way to bring a unique design element to your Squarespace site and add some pizzazz to a rather boring and flat background color.
Gradients are very easy to do and will take your design to a whole other level.
3 Ways to Design a Squarespace Accordion Block
Accordion blocks are collapsible menus that open when clicked on and keep scrolling to a minimum for FAQ’s. Learn how to create 3 unique designs for accordion blocks.
13 Beginner Web Design Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid these 13 mistakes that most beginner web designers make. If this is your first time designing a website, listen up. I’m covering everything from responsive design to heading tags to removing the 'Made with Squarespace" line.
New to Squarespace? Start Here.
A beginner’s guide to Squarespace. If you're totally new to Squarespace, or even web design in general, this is the place to start. This mini Squarespace 101 course well help you get off the launch pad to design your website.
Use These CSS Snippets To Elevate Your Website
Adding custom CSS to your site is a great way to elevate your website to a whole new level. These snippets of code will give you an edge in your web design. Includes: how to create a custom bullet point, creating vertical text, creating bubbles or circles behind text, and more.
All The Products I Use To Run A Successful Web Design Business
Learn all of the products I use to run a successful web design business like Figma, Honeybook, Flodesk, Squarespace, Tailwind, and more! Everything from a CRM to Website Hosting to Social Media Schedulers and more.
How To Add A Custom Font To Your Squarespace Site
Learn how to upload a custom font to your Squarespace website by using some simple code with CSS. The code works for heading and paragraph text on your site.
How to Replace a Background Image for Mobile
Sometimes background images don’t look the same on mobile as they do on desktop. This post will show how to replace the background image on mobile only so that you have a great image on desktop and mobile.