5 REASONS TO HIRE A SQUARESPACE WEBSITE DESIGNER
Squarespace is known for their beautiful templates which makes it appealing to those wanting to DIY a website, but here are 5 reasons to hire a Squarespace website designer right from the start.
saves SO MUCH time
You are likely busy trying to handle the day-to-day affairs of your business so it’s common for your website project to take a back seat. I’m also guessing that website design isn’t your top skillset, which means you may have to invest more time learning the platform and best practices for web design. It’s also not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and give up completely or publish something you aren’t completely happy with.
Working with a Squarespace Website Designer means you will have a start and completion date right from the start, and you can rest assured that you’ll launch with a site that meets your vision.
2. AVOID COMMON DIY MISTAKES
I see this most often when it comes to SEO. Those who DIY their website are often frustrated when their site doesn’t rank on Google. This is typically due to some common mistakes like not properly using heading tags, not using alt text for photos, or failing to use appropriate keywords in page descriptions.
Working with a Squarespace Website Designer means you’ll at least get some basic SEO built into your site. It can take a couple months for Google to crawl your site, so having this taken care of from the beginning will save you time as well.
Here are 7 other DIY website mistakes to avoid.
3. A CUSTOM WEBSITE THAT SETS YOU APART
Using a Squarespace template is a great DIY option but you may find that your competition did the same thing and now you have a cookie cutter site that looks like all the rest.
Working with a Sqaurespace Website Designer ensures you get a custom project that matches your brand aesthetic and vision, while giving you an elevated boost above similar brand and businesses.
4. Utilize the latest features and trends
An elevated website is so much more than pictures and text.
Working with a Squarespace Website Designer means they are up to date on the latest trends getting results and can incorporate them into your website. They are also familiar with all of the incredible built-in Squarespace features that you can utilize for both marketing and functionality. Squarespace Circle Designers, like me, also have access to Beta features before they become available to the public.
5. Save money
While hiring a Squarespace Website Designer may seem pricey, it’s a beneficial investment that will likely pay for itself quickly. Many designers also offer payment plans (I do) to help get you up and running quickly. If you get stuck in your DIY process and delay your launch, that’s essentially costing you money, especially if you are paying for hosting on a site you aren’t using. Every day you don’t have a functioning website is a loss of potential income.
Working with a Squarespace Circle Designer also means you get access to discounts on your hosting plan and other add-on features not available to the public.
If you started a DIY website and don’t need a full site design but still want some help, our VIP Squarespace Design Day (or Half Day) might be a great option for you.
