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Building Business Websites with Squarespace 7 - Second Edition

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Building Business Websites with Squarespace 7 - Second Edition

Overview of this book

Squarespace is a web-based tool that allows non-technical people to create and manage professional-looking websites quickly, without needing to write any code. It empowers business owners to take total control of their own websites, without needing to pay someone to design or maintain it. This book covers much more than just how to use Squarespace. It covers all aspects of creating a successful business website, from developing your brand identity, to writing and structuring content to match your target audience's needs, and dozens of other other valuable tips that will help your website shine. Most importantly, you'll learn the correct steps to follow in order to ensure your project is smooth and stress-free. The book starts by helping you plan your website project and gather all the raw materials you'll need. Next, you'll set up your account and become familiar with the terminology and tools that you'll be using. Once you've learned the basics of how the Squarespace interface, templates, and different page types operate, you will create the framework of your website, ready for you to insert content and functionality. Then, once all the core elements are in place, you'll apply the aesthetic fine-tuning needed to bring your website in line with your brand. After the aesthetics have been honed and all functions tested, you will launch your website and drive traffic to it, monitor it, and improve it.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
Title Page
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
www.PacktPub.com
Customer Feedback
Preface
13
Squarespace Templates in a Nutshell
14
List of Online Resources Used in This Book

Chapter 7. Selling Online or Taking Donations with Squarespace Commerce

Squarespace makes it easy to take donations or to sell goods, services, or digital products online using Squarespace Commerce. Your online shop will be fully integrated with your site, and you can manage transactions, track inventory, handle shipping, and communicate with your customers in the same place that you manage your website. Plus, the integration with PayPal or Stripe makes credit card payments simple, both for you and for your customers. Even if you are an established trader who already sells through BigCartel, Shopify, or Etsy, you can import your products from these sites into your Squarespace shop with just a few clicks.

You'll learn all about Squarespace Commerce in this chapter, including handy features to help improve your shop and sales, such as managing discounts and promoting special offers.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Setting up your site for Squarespace Commerce, including taxes...