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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

Squarespace Authorized Trainers


At the time of writing, Squarespace has recently launched a pilot called Squarespace Authorized Trainers. Members of the Authorized Trainer network have been officially sanctioned by Squarespace as qualified teachers for the Squarespace platform. Teaching can take the shape of in-person workshops, webinars, or other types of help sessions. You can find out about upcoming workshops here: https://circle.squarespace.com/authorized-trainers/.

If you’re in need of 1:1 training or support, many trainers (such as the author of this book) also offer ad-hoc support sessions either in person or remotely, so it’s worth doing a web search for training/support in your area, and looking for the Squarespace Authorized Trainer badge whenever seeking support from someone outside of Squarespace’s official help channels.