December 2023
Wondering how much you can make as a Squarespace web designer? I’m sharing what to expect when you are just starting out in your web design business, as well as what’s possible when you get more experience under your belt
I’ve done annual planning in my business every year… but these days my business planning is totally different than when I started 8 years ago and this year is going to be even more strange than it ever was before. Check out my secrets to an annual plan that works!
Afraid to scale your business because you worry you won’t have time for a life? Meet Jazze, she runs a 7 figure online business in just a couple days a week. She designed her business intentionally to be spacious for her life. Read this for a festival of tips to help you do the same. Some of them are not what you'd think!
November 2023
If you want to check off your goals and make faster progress than you've ever made before then listen up because I have SIX incredibly helpful habits that ARE NOT "drink more water" "wake up at 6 AM" or any of that nonsense.
So, life update. (I'm not pregnant!) Haha! I feel like when you're 32 when you say you have news you have to start with that if you say you’re gonna drop some life news! Instead we moved! Find out why, where we are & hear alll my other big biz updates!
I have completely changed my life over the last few years and I have some opinions on what works and what doesn't when it comes to designing your life, and setting & achieving goals. Here’s my process for setting and achieving goals!
October 2023
What makes a best-selling website template? How do you decide from all the ideas which template idea to create? Do you go niche in the template idea? What kind of demo content is best to make the template sell? Enjoy this interview with Erica Hartwick, the founder of the ever-popular Squarespace template shop Big Cat Creative.
Currently, a VA feeling frustrated by the cap on your income? Realizing that you're either going to need to work around the clock or start settling for an income level that you're not fully satisfied with? Today I'm sharing Kenniqua's story - how she went from $30/ hours as a VA to charging $6k projects & growing a youtube channel of almost 10,000!
Emily started off like a lot of new web designers on Upwork, but she's come a long way since, so if you're looking to see how to transition from Upwork into landing your own clients and commanding significantly higher prices, then enjoy this incredible interview with my wonderful past student Emily.
September 2023
“Is AI going to take my job?" That's the question on the minds of a lot of us who work online as web designers. Here are my predictions of what AI really means for the web design industry.
Squarespace recently released it’s very own courses functionality - so you can host your own online course on Squarespace! Here’s the full start to finish Squarespace courses tutorial!
So you've been hired to build a client a website? Congratulations friend! Now what exactly are you supposed to do and when? This two-week web design process is truly life-changing. Here’s how to do it!
My quiz has generated over 10,906 leads for my business! It is by far my most popular and fun opt-in for my audience AND therefore it is also the highest converting. Here’s everything you need to know to create your very own quiz on your Squarespace website!
August 2023
Looking for a bit of web design inspiration? Wondering how pro designers create completely custom websites that are not only BEAUTIFUL but are also set up to sell?? I'm sharing some of the best website examples I'm seeing online right now and the exact design best practices these top designers are using to build gorgeous, high-converting sites for their web design clients and web design portfolios!
Designing your new site and want it to look on trend, but don't even know what is trendy on websites right now? I've noticed a lot of changes in the web design space recently and today I'm relaying what I'm seeing with these website design trends to inspire you!
Wondering how to get that custom font you love uploaded and ready to use in Squarespace? In this quick easy tutorial, I’m showing you two hacks for adding and using your brand’s fonts if they aren’t natively available in Squarespace!
Feeling overwhelmed by all the tech it takes to get your business up and running online? If you’re ready to cross the massive to-do of building a site off your list then you are in the right place! By the end of this tutorial, updated for 2023, you will have a solid grasp of how to get started with the latest version of Squarespace, so you can confidently build and maintain your own site without having to pay a pro designer to get the job done!
July 2023
Thinking of becoming a freelance web designer but not sure how long it will take you to learn the skill of web design? Or how long until you can expect to web design clients and be paid for your web design services? I'm sharing exactly how long it took me (plus hundreds of other designers I asked) to start earning money online as a web designer.
Is your web designer portfolio site stuck in ‘coming soon’ mode while you launch, refresh, or completely redesign? Here’s how that temporary ‘under construction’ or ‘coming soon’ page could be costing you clients and money.
Wondering how you can speed up your design process and become a faster designer when working with clients? I’m sharing 6 ways for you to totally streamline your next client site-build!
I have run a personal brand for 7 years, but I wouldn't do it again. Why? Well there are 8 criteria that factor in so I’m going through them all. PLUS I'm sharing what I'm planning to do with my business now I have a personal brand on my hands!
No matter if you're building a site for yourself or this is your 50th site for a client, coming up with new ideas can be a challenge. So in today's video I'm going to share with you 7 website layouts which are totally on trend, so you're site will be the talk of the town.
June 2023
I have lived in Europe for 7 years. Today I’m back in America and I’m having some serious reverse culture shock. Being back home makes me notice all the unique, subtle European habits which I’ve slowly learned & picked up on over time - check them out!
I’ve been a convertkit user for almost ten years and I love this email marketing platform. Here’s a full tutorial walking you through all of the key functionalities I use on a daily basis to run my online business (plus some you’ve probably never thought of!
I joined a mastermind and the minimum to join was having a business that is making 1/2 a million a year to join. MOST are doing $1M a year or multiple millions a year. And these ladies have some things in common... probably not what you think!
After her first launch made her less than $150, Tiffany shifted strategy and with her hyper-focussed and specific approach made $48K from her recent launch - to an email list of only 530! Here’s how she did it!
When I asked the online world how to start an email list, all of these successful entrepreneurs said the same thing… In order to build your email list, you need to find consistent time to create content to get traffic to your freebies. But how exactly should you do that? Here's what I learned!
May 2023
You're wanting 10K months, dreaming of 10K months, but you're not really willing to sacrifice any more of your life and your time in order to get there. Here are some great ideas for digital products you can sell to easily make $10K+ a month in passive income!
Today I’m explaining the full picture of how to build an email list without using ads, not just the sliver of information that all the list-building courses and videos are talking about - the actual plan that had 48K + people signing up via my freebies
A lot of people ask me what a day in my life looks like, what my priorities are, what I spend my time doing & how many hours I work! Well here I’m spilling all with a full BTS of a day in the life of an online business owner!
Not happy with how much money you take home every month from your business? Have a few personal financial goals you’re not able to reach yet? Here are 6 simple ways to increase your income as a service provider - choose your fave & get started today!
All my life I’ve been a night owl. I never had to go into an office. I never had anyone to report to. I had the dream job with all the freedom, and my sleep schedule was a mess - so I decided to wake up at 6am for 30 days and become a morning person - here’s what I learnt!
April 2023
I've published over 500 blog posts and over 100 Youtube videos, and yet y'all still have questions! So come with me for a weekend in the English countryside whilst I do a lil' Q+A - oh and stay all the way to the end for the outtakes!
I often get asked about where I run my business from. Do I have a fancy multi-screen computer or an office in a high rise? Well the answer probably isn’t what you think! Here’s my work-from-home tour!
Have you dreamt of having a super profitable side hustle, which would allow you to significantly increase your take home? All while still working your day job? Well, that is exactly what my past student, actor, Nadine, of Center Stage Design did when she started her web design side hustle. Here's everything you need to know!
Building your squarespace website can be daunting if you’re DIYing, and if you’re a web designer every second counts! Here are 12 hacks that will seriously speed up your website build time, whether you’re building your first site, or have been designing for years!
March 2023
With her second child on the way and the company she worked for suddenly going out of business. Katlyn realized she needed a new job, that would fit with her life as a soon to be Mom of two. Today her clients spend on average between $8,000 to $12,000 per web design project with her, and this past year she also crossed the exciting milestone of six figures (that’s $100,000!!) in revenue! Oh and she works a maximum of 20 hours a week - here’s her story…
I'm not a productivity extremist, I'm just a business owner with a lot on my plate and a lot of dreams I want to achieve! And after an unproductive year, I recreated my routine and I’ve finally cracked the code on productivity! Here’s how!
Wondering what job you could do online that is ACTUALLY well paid and therefore worth your while?! Here I’m sharing with you 6 of the best-paid jobs you can do online, from home, all of which you could make $10k/month or more from!
Have you ever wondered what your website would look like if a professional redesigned the thing? Well that is exactly what we did! Here’s the before and after of a website redesign for a wellness website, along with why I made the changes I did!
For the longest time I was unhappy with the camera, lights and other equipment I was using to make content for my youtube channel. But now, that’s all changed with my new content creation set up! Here’s what I use, how much it cost & where you can grab what I’ve got!
Are you hoping to separate the relationship between the number of hours that you work from the amount of income you generate? Selling Squarespace templates is an incredible way to do just that! My friend Erica from Big Cat Creative has made over $1million in template sales - here’s how!
Personal finance, business finance, investing, money mindset, research on millionaires and billionnaires, you name it, I've read it. Here I’m sharing with you my top 7 finance book recommendations - these are must-reads if you want to achieve financial freedom!
If you’re thinking that a new career in web design is a great fit with your travel goals or dreams of living and working in a faraway land, I wholeheartedly agree! Here are some things to help you along the way, so you don’t make the same mistakes I did!
February 2023
Wondering if content marketing still works today with how saturated with competition the online world can feel? Does it really pay to spend all that time creating free content? Or are there better alternatives to getting the word out about your business?
If you're the type of person that loops back around in the Costco samples section a few times, you're going to love this post. There are 4 different ways you can snag a Squarespace discount in 2023 - jump on this post fast for money off your Squarespace subscription!
Went to college? You’re probably grappling with more than a lil bit of student debt. Well lemme tell ya - I paid off $45k in student debt in exactly 1 year and 8 months… wanna know exactly how? I’m breaking it alll down in this post!
Considering a career in web design? YAS friend - it’s the best job in the world! But when I began as a webdesigner back in 2016, I made a tonne of mistakes & would do totally differently if I was doing it all again - here’s what you need to know if you’re learning to be a web designer today!
Having problems selling from your website? Not sure why people aren’t buying in your online store? Here are 4 common website mistakes that stop you selling, and how to fix them fast!
January 2023
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DIDN'T HIT MY GOALS IN 2023? If you’ve been asking this question, this one’s for you… if you've been feeling even just a little underwhelmed by this year in business, read this post & know you’re not alone
So you’ve been dreaming about starting a web design business, living that laptop lifestyle, and being able to work from wherever you have wifi. 🏝 👩💻 But you’re wondering...with so many established squarespace web designers already killing it in the industry, is it possible you’ve missed the boat? Here’s whatcha need to know ->
Feeling overwhelmed by all the tech it takes to get your business up and running online? If you’re ready to cross the massive to-do of building a site off your list then you are in the right place! By the end of this tutorial, updated for 2023, you will have a solid grasp of how to get started with the latest version of Squarespace, so you can confidently build and maintain your own site without having to pay a pro designer to get the job done!
Ever wondered what training you need to become a web designer, or if it’s possible with no degree? Here’s exactly how I became a super successful website designer with absolutely zero experience - if I can do it - you can too!
Sound familiar? If you want to rank in Google, you NEED a WordPress site. Squarespace sucks for SEO. The question I always had with this whole "WordPress and Showit are better for SEO" statement was how did anyone actually test it? So challenge accepted - here are the results!
Yes, I, the one who has been called the "Squarespace Queen of the Internet" left Squarespace. Temporarily. I'm back now. Let me explain why I moved & what I learned about which website building platform is best - Showit or Squarespace!
Not sure which Squarespace template is right for you 🤷🏽♀️? In order to correctly pick a Squarespace template, you need to know how other people are choosing templates and how they're all doing it wrong. Let me show you how you should be doing it 👉
Overwhelmed by all of those in depth tutorials, or maybe you just want a quick peek at the back end of Squarespace to see if it’s for you? Here’s a quick crash course - everything you need to know about Squarespace in 10 minutes!
How Square Secrets Business™️ alumni Emily made DOUBLE her corporate salary and surpassed 6 figures in just her 2nd year as a freelance web designer! If you have dreams to be a digital nomad and make 6 figures, or even if you have no interest in travel at all but you're just after a creative job you love while making 6 figures, watch all the way until the end as Emily explains how she went from no web design experience, to my course, to her 6 figure digital nomad dream!
Feeling uninspired? Needing new modern website design ideas? Wanting to see some Squarespace sites which look nothing like Squarespace sites to get the creative juices flowing? Scroll all the way until the end to endless inspiration for your future site designs!
Thinking of selling online courses? I'm walking you through the 3 most popular online course selling business models, including which one I hands down recommend new course creators start with to reach their online course sales revenue goals and scale their online course sales business to 6-figures and beyond without the dreaded first launch flop! Plus, I'm giving away the exact course launch calendar I share with my own Course Launch Collective coaching students!
So you’ve been dreaming about starting a web design business, living that laptop lifestyle, and being able to work from wherever you have wifi. 🏝 👩💻 But you’re wondering...with so many established squarespace web designers already killing it in the industry, is it possible you’ve missed the boat? Here’s whatcha need to know ->