Squarespace Made Simple

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your First Website

Ruth Callender

You have been asked to build or manage a website, and you have no idea where to start. Squarespace Made Simple is written for the office professional, administrative assistant, or small business owner who needs a real website without learning to code. By the last page, you will be able to build, customize, and launch a complete Squarespace site from scratch, then keep it running smoothly for your organization. Inside, you will find step-by-step guidance on choosing and customizing a template, building your first pages, and organizing content with blocks. You will also learn how to connect your domain, add forms and maps, track visitors with analytics, and handle updates and backups with confidence. Real workplace examples make every task feel doable. When you are ready to stop worrying about your website and start managing it well, this book will walk you through it.

Table of contents

• Title Page
• Why Squarespace? Understanding the Platform and Your Needs
• Setting Up Your Account and Navigating the Dashboard
• Choosing and Customizing a Template
• Building Your First Pages: Home, About, and Contact
• Adding and Organizing Content with Blocks
• Designing with Style: Colors, Fonts, and Branding
• Making It Mobile: Ensuring Your Site Looks Great on Any Device
• Connecting Your Domain and Going Live
• Adding Interactive Features: Forms, Maps, and Social Media
• Selling Products and Services with Squarespace Commerce
• Understanding Analytics: Tracking Visitors and Performance
• SEO Basics: Helping People Find Your Site
• Maintaining Your Site: Updates, Backups, and Troubleshooting
• Your Squarespace Playbook: Checklists and Resources for Ongoing Success
• About the Author