Circle Live

How do you build a sustainable design business that prioritizes your focus while avoiding burnout?​In this episode of Circle Live, the online talk show from Squarespace, Marya Nguyen answered this burning question and more. This web design educator and founder of Yangu Web Studio took us into a day of her design life, chatting with us about:- Her anti-hustle work routine- Spotting "vampire clients" by assessing readiness before the contract is signed- The mindset shift required to charge premium rates over commodity prices.Listen to the podcast version of the episode.Read more about Marya's routine and other designers' routines on the Circle Blog.Watch the video version of the episode.If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle partner? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

According to our survey of over 1,000 Circle partners, those using AI tools to build client sites report greater time savings and creative fulfillment. Yet, more feel pessimistic about these tools now. This mix of positive change and growing uncertainty begs the question: can you use AI to cultivate both your creativity and a thriving design business?According to Andy J. Pizza, New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator: yes. In this episode of Circle Live, the free talk show from Squarespace for professional creatives, you’ll learn from Andy about:Balancing human imperfection with AI precisionAndy’s strategies for delegating tasks to maximize joy in workHow to move forward with confidence amidst rapid industry changeImbuing your work with feeling to stay creatively fulfilled while delivering sites that delightEmbrace AI-powered creativity more easily with fresh insights from Andy’s unique creative voice, as heard on his podcast, Creative Pep Talk.Watch this episode on YouTube.If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

37% of web designers say the biggest barrier to getting new business is that they’re too busy working on current projects. Factor in shifting design trends, client demands, and industry circumstances, and even the most tenured designers may need help identifying effective ways to grow.This month on Circle Live, the free talk show from Squarespace for professional creatives, we spoke to David Kennedy of Mediaspace and Chelsea Pimienta of 23&9 Creative. These experts with distinct career journeys explore the myriad paths and strategies pro designers can follow to find success for their businesses—and save time, too.In this episode, you'll learn:Chelsea’s approach to passive incomeWays to scale your business when you’re busyDavid’s model for generating recurring revenue through website managementWhen to delegate or automate tasks so you can spend more time doing what you loveIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

2026 is here, and with it comes new exciting possibilities for you and your creative career. To help you thrive this year, we discussed our latest web design industry report with Christy Price and Will Myers of the Somewhat Useful podcast.In this episode of Circle Live, the monthly talk show for professional creatives, Christy, Will, and Squarespace researcher Mike Gasper shared their thoughts on the biggest reveals from the report. Along with hosts Sam Z. and Sarah G, they also dig into:Their takes on the past year in web designHow to promote creativity in the age of AIWhat they’re looking forward to for their businesses and Circle in 2026The inspiration that fuels their individual and collaborative workSam and Sarah also joined Christy and Will on Somewhat Useful to dig even deeper into the report. Listen to the episode.Read the State of the Web Design Industry 2026 report.If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

As we head into 2026, it’s time to get a preview of the website features and styles that have leading designers excited. That’s why, at December’s episode of Circle Live, we were joined by web design agency founder, educator, and aesthetic athlete Puno of ilovecreatives (https://ilovecreatives.com/) and ilovecreatives Studio (https://www.ilovecreatives.studio/) to explore 2026’s most-anticipated design trends.You'll hear Puno and hosts Sam Z. and Sarah G. get into the five design trends to know to surprise and delight clients in 2026. They also explored:-Puno’s journey to the forefront of the internet’s favorite design styles-Crafting conversion-friendly sites that fit today’s trends and are made to last-How to make your brand the go-to business for realizing sites aligned with distinct trends-Which trends resonate with different client personalities and industriesDig deeper into all 2026's top design trends: https://pros.squarespace.com/blog/design-trends--Thank you for watching!Squarespace Circle is the partner program for professional designers and agencies. Like and subscribe to the official Squarespace Circle YouTube channel for recordings of past Circle events, including Circle Live, our monthly live interview series, and Circle Day, our annual in-person and online gathering of Circle members and Squarespace product experts. Here, you’ll discover need-to-know insights on how to effectively run a web design business, improve your design skills, expand your creative horizons, and more.Set your Squarespace Circle channel notification settings to All under the above video to get notified any time a new Circle video becomes available!Then, join Circle to access exclusive content, discounts, and other perks, and exchange advice while connecting with new clients and collaborators together from across the globe: https://www.squarespace.com/circle If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

With Circle Day behind us, it’s hard not to get nostalgic about everything the Circle community has accomplished in 2025. That’s why, in this episode of Circle Live, we took a trip down memory lane by revisiting the most impactful advice, unforgettable moments, and salient takeaways from the Circle community this year so far.Listen to hear hosts Sam Z. and Sarah G. reminisce with special guests Sam Crawford (https://bycrawford.com/) and Tanya Moushi (https://www.moushi.co/), as well as Squarespace's own Guillermo Suarez Ara and Peter Rodriguez, about:-What they learned at this year’s Circle Day-The Refresh 2025 product announcements-New Squarespace features designed with pro designers in mind-Their favorite Circle member business wins and Circle Live moments from this year-What they’re looking forward to in 2026Register now for the next episode of Circle Live, happening Wednesday, December 10, at 1:00 PM ET, all about 2026's top web design trends: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/circle-live-034Read our interview with guest Sam Crawford: https://pros.squarespace.com/blog/sam-crawfordWatch the March 2025 episode of Circle Live on upping your client game, featuring our full interview with guest Tanya Moushi: https://youtu.be/-llauwS1jlsSee Squarespace product team members Peter Rodriguez and Guillermo Suarez Ara deep dive into the new product features revealed at Circle Day 2025: https://youtu.be/rJKduGHwvHk Peter also demonstrated Custom Fonts uploads on Release Notes Live (https://youtube.com/shorts/XmeGxU8bWP4?feature=share), while Guillermo offered an explanation of portfolio item drafts in the first-ever episode of Release Notes Live (https://youtube.com/shorts/KeAkcALZmJU?feature=share).Listen to award-winning beatbox champion SungBeats' entire surprise performance at Circle Day 2025: https://youtu.be/1CG1uQYVMm8Watch all the Circle Day 2025 sessions via this playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWplMJuFWiZj2yG5uWiDADttNcNxX7hyX) or on the Circle blog (https://pros.squarespace.com/circle-day-2025)If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

With the AI overview era here to stay, today’s web designers must adapt to make sites that show up in AI search and chat responses. Discover how to optimize for discovery with InsideTheSquare's (https://insidethesquare.co/) Becca Harpain (https://pros.squarespace.com/blog/becca-harpain), a Circle Community Leader and expert in AI optimization (AIO - https://pros.squarespace.com/blog/aio), in this episode of Circle Live focused on all things search.Listen to hear Becca chat with hosts Sam Z. and Sarah G. about this sea change in search. In this episode, we discuss: -Her journey to AI aptitude-The differences between AIO and traditional SEO-Tried-and-true tricks for surfacing sites in platforms like Gemini, Perplexity, and ChatGPTWatch the extended version of our interview with Becca, featuring over double the amount of insights on search and Becca's business: https://youtu.be/lb1JHU7ZC0EYou can also watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z8LKK11AOysListen to last month's episode featuring Hayley Fedders of Studio Seaside: https://circlelive.buzzsprout.com/2299108/episodes/17595217-circle-live-elevate-your-design-process-with-hayley-feddersHear more about the new styling options for the product block's quantity selector and other Squarespace updates at the News & Announcements board: https://forum.squarespace.com/news-announcements/ And, connect with fellow Circle members at the Circle Forum: https://forum.squarespace.com/circleLearn to design differently with Squarespace’s most innovative website designers and agencies at Circle Day 2025: Design Differently, airing live on September 17–18. Register now at https://circleday.squarespace.comAlso, be sure to register for Circle Day: World Loop, two distinct live streams that kick off on Thursday, September 18, at 9:00 AM AEST and 9:00 AM BST. Both experiences are open to everyone and offer content not shown in the other or the initial Americas experience, including sessions in French and German. Register now: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/circle-day-2025-world-loop/registrationIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

Landing bigger projects doesn’t have to mean bigger headaches. Learn how to start charging more for design projects with less stress in this episode of Circle Live featuring Hayley Fedders, web design educator and founder of Studio Seaside (https://www.studioseaside.com/), an agency specializing in health, wellness, and lifestyle brands.In this episode, we chatted with Hayley about:-Developing Square Sprints, her design process designed to save time and avoid burnout-The importance of frontloading your work -Determining how much of a design process to reveal to clients -Effective ways to integrate client feedback-Preventing scope creepYou can also watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oAatZ6HyQPIRegister for the next episode of Circle Live featuring Becca Harpain of InsideTheSquare (https://insidethesquare.co/): https://events.ringcentral.com/events/circle-live-032Listen to last month's episode featuring brand stylist Fiona Humberstone: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2299108/episodes/17411347Learn more about the Circle dashboard and other Squarespace updates at the News & Announcements board: https://forum.squarespace.com/news-announcements/Plus, don't forget to register for Circle Day 2025: Design Differently, airing live online on Wednesday, September 17: https://circleday.squarespace.com/Not based in the Americas, or just want to get in on even more Circle Day excitement? Join us for Circle Day 2025: World Loop, airing live online on Thursday, September 18. This live stream from Squarespace HQ will be replayed at times that are more convenient for international audiences to watch sessions and connect with one another in a real-time chat. Each encore replay will also include live presentations from local Circle members and the Squarespace team: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/circle-day-2025-world-loop/registration--Thank you for watching!Squarespace Circle is the partner program for professional designers and agencies. Like and subscribe to the official Squarespace Circle YouTube channel for recordings of past Circle events, including Circle Live, our monthly live interview series, and Circle Day, our annual in-person and online gathering of Circle members and Squarespace product experts. Here, you’ll discover need-to-know insights on how to effectively run a web design business, improve your design skills, expand your creative horizons, and more.Set your Squarespace Circle channel notification settings to All under the above video to get notified any time a new Circle video becomes available!Then, join Circle to access exclusive content, discounts, and other perks, and exchange advice while connecting with new clients and collaborators together from across the globe: https://www.squarespace.com/circle Already a Circle member? Discover upcoming Circle evenIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

Learn to use color and design elements to create deeply resonant work your clients will say "yes" to in this episode of Circle Live, featuring brand stylist Fiona Humberstone.Listen to hear how Fiona, author of How to Style Your Brand, creates brands and sites that get accepted by clients on the first try. In this episode, we discuss:Strategies to align with your client's brand visionThe importance of color, emotion, and other visual elements in connecting to an audienceCommunicating ideas visually in a way your clients will understandBranding tips, tricks, and clichés to avoidYou can also watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.Learn more about Portfolio Drafts and other Squarespace updates at the News & Announcements board.Register now for the next episode of Circle Live, airing live on Wednesday, July 30 at 1:00 PM ET. And, in the meantime, you can listen to last month's episode featuring Cody Juhnke from Ghost Plugins.Plus, don't forget to register for Circle Day 2025: Design Differently, airing live online September 17–18, 2025.If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

On this episode of Circle Live, Cody Juhnke from Ghost Plugins joined us to discuss building a web design business that’s equal parts successful and personal.Listen to hear Cody’s journey from his early beginnings in web design to managing Ghost Plugins, a thriving online resource offering hundreds of plugins and templates used on over 100,000 Squarespace sites.Resources and links: Watch this episode on VimeoThe News & Announcements boardGhost PluginsGoogle AdSenseSign up for next month's episode of Circle LiveSquarespace Circle, the partner program for freelancers and agenciesIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

On this episode of Circle Live, learn how to boost your clients’ ecommerce sales on Squarespace on this episode of Circle Live with Bree and Stephen from Studio La Terre. The couple and business partners discuss their journeys as content and Squarespace template creators, the importance of product research, how to build more sales-friendly sites, and more.Resources and links: Watch this episode on VimeoCarrier Calculated Shipping infoBree and Stephen's websites: Studio La Terre and Passive PLRGoogle AdsenseSign up for next month's episode of Circle LiveTips for Designing an SEO-Friendly WebsiteSquarespace Circle, the partner program for freelancers and agenciesIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

On this episode of Circle Live, we’re taking a look at ways to elevate client acquisition, retention, and satisfaction with Circle member, Squarespace educator, and author of Love is the Business Plan, Tanya Moushi.Listen or watch to hear Tanya discuss her sales process, adding empathy and character into your client acquisition, creating engagement-driving websites, and more.Discover key selling strategies like:Making client interactions more humanBuilding trust that leads to more businessAsking the right questions during client consultationsOptimizing websites for engagementRegister now for the next episode of Circle Live, and in the meantime, watch or listen to last month's episode featuring Christy Price.If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

In this episode of Circle Live, we took a look at the past, present, and future of Circle with longtime Circle member, Squarespace educator, and cohost of the Somewhat Useful podcast, Christy Price.Listen or watch to hear Christy and Squarespace’s Jeremy Schwartz discuss Christy’s career journey and the strategic choices she’s made to grow her career while partnering with Circle. We also shared some exciting news about how the Circle program is evolving to support and reward designers, agencies, and entrepreneurs at every stage of their careers.Discover:Strategic decisions Christy made that grew her businessWhat distinguishes web design professionals from amateursUpcoming releases announced in our product preview, This Is Squarespace, on February 19 The advantages and benefits of Circle membership Brand-new Circle perks and program updatesThen, check out Christy’s Web Designer’s Playbook, a step-by-step system for running successful custom website projects, watch her Circle Day 2023 discussion about crafting smooth client offboarding strategies, and listen to Jeremy's March 2025 appearance on Somewhat Useful discussing Squarespace and Circle's evolutions over time.If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

Get inspired to refresh your business by seeing how today’s top web designers get things done. For our first episode of 2025, we were joined by the co-founders of SquareKicker, Nick and Hannah Ippolito, to discuss web design in 2025 and Squarespace’s latest State of the Web Design Industry report. Based on a survey of Circle members from around the globe, the State of the Web Design Industry Report details how today’s web designers operate their businesses and the projects, milestones, and achievements they’re most proud of. Discover: How the web design industry has evolved over the past yearNew trends, tools, and strategies to elevate your craft and achieve your goals Inspiring Circle member stories Motivating ideas to help you plan your next big projectWatch Nick and Hannah discuss which of the report’s findings were most helpful and surprising as well as how they plan on leveling up their business in the year ahead.If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

Circle Live is the monthly series featuring conversations with guests from the Squarespace Circle community on how to build a business, enhance your design skills, and create unique experiences for clients using Squarespace.In this episode featuring Dorian Dreyfuss, Squarespace’s Senior Brand Designer, and Squarespace Experts Jen Maher and Dreyah Bohlen Harrington, we discussed the most-anticipated designs your clients will ask for in 2025:Typefaces and web design: a love story Incorporating the human touch into your designsBringing inspiration from nature into the digital sphereHow to design joyful online experiencesCreating impact with a chaotic clash of vibrant colorsTake the quiz to discover which 2025 design trend best defines you!If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

“Digital alchemy follows a very simple formula: turning problems into content, then turning the solutions that you come up with into products. It’s a compounding thing that makes up a very simple but no less impactful content flywheel.”While each web designer’s journey looks different, there comes a time in every career when it’s necessary to change destinations or forge a new path forward.Discover how to recognize when it’s time for a career pivot at October’s Circle Live with one of Circle Day’s most popular speakers, Omari Harebin. We discussed Omari’s journey to becoming a Squarespace web designer and the decisions he made along the way to work toward a more flexible, fulfilling, and profitable career.Omari Harebin is a Squarespace mentor, marketing expert, and self-described digital alchemist. In his new book, The Corporate Dropout, Omari tells his story of his experience embracing discomfort to drive forward toward success.During our October episode, we discussed:Omari's new book, The Corporate DropoutThe journey toward Squarespace web designBenefits of working for yourselfBenefits of working on yourselfWhat's digital alchemy? If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

For the first time ever, we brought Circle Live to the Squarespace office in Dublin, Ireland, for a special episode with Teresanne O’Reilly, founder and managing director of The Forest. This special episode featured the best advice and insights we learned at Circle Day 2024. Highlights:Teresanne’s journey creating a strategy-first website design companyHow to position your brand more strategically Actionable advice from Circle Day sessionsIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

A positive client relationship is the foundation of every great web design project. But with so much work to support every step of the way, creating an effortless client experience takes a whole lot of effort. Get the tools to strengthen and streamline your client relationships in this episode of Circle Live featuring the team from ChowNow. We discuss how ChowNow extends the delight of in-person hospitality into digital experiences and how you can deliver better service by finding the right clients, curating your customer journey, and ensuring success once your project is complete.If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

After working as an executive at companies such as PepsiCo and Old Navy, Philip now works as a creative entrepreneur and shares his business expertise with over 290,000 YouTube subscribers. In this episode of Circle Live, Philip joins hosts Sam Z. and Sarah G. to share how entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes can grow their following and client base by creating smarter, more effective, and refreshingly human lead magnets. Conversation highlights: 00:00 Intro05:33 First steps to a lead magnet07:06 Best performing lead magnets08:06 Measuring conversions09:30 Reusing content11:20 Not doubling up efforts13:44 Finding your customer avatar16:56 Automation20:11 Keeping content fresh24:32 Philip's career journey31:43 Balancing content creation with client work33:35 YouTube conversions workflow34:28 Lead magnets in Squarespace35:15 Content pillars and topics38:27 Closing clients on ZoomIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

In this episode, we discover how to calculate the value of your services with Circle member and founder of Squarestylist, Rache De Luna. As an accomplished designer and mentor to over 500 students, Rache De Luna knows a thing or two about the price of web design projects. From accurately assessing project scope to determining when it’s time for a raise, learn the process behind pricing your services by joining this month’s episode.Chapters: 00:00 Intro02:16 Service offerings survey results04:54 What attendees offer06:47 Rache intro07:35 Rache's pricing structure09:27 Getting to $12,00013:31 Rache's pricing calculator19:29 Basic pricing tips23:55 Scoping work28:05 When to raise prices29:50 Pricing psychology tips33:31 Pricing for microbusiness35:00 Talking about pricing 36:01 Pricing for templates39:43 Handling changing scopeResources: Rache's pricing guide: https://www.squarestylist.com/pricing-guideHow to Pick the Right Pricing Plan for Your Client: https://pros.squarespace.com/blog/squarespace-plansIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

As many businesses hit either a mid-year lull or seasonal rush, now’s the time for you and your clients to fine-tune your email marketing and discover new ways to activate customers.Discover how to make the most of the middle months in this episode of Circle Live featuring brand marketing expert Adebukola Ajao. We’ll discuss how to maintain momentum throughout the seasons with email campaigns and fun, fresh, and original digital marketing strategies. Resources: How to Sell Email Campaigns: pros.squarespace.com/blog/how-to-sell-email-campaignsAdebukola's small business resources: forallthingsdigital.com/home/sqsp-live-resources-may-20245 Ways to Attract Clients This Summer: pros.squarespace.com/blog/summer-season-web-design5 Ways to Grow Your Email Subscriber List: pros.squarespace.com/blog/how-to-grow-your-email-listIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

When it comes to digital marketing, everything is content and content is everything. Whether it’s videos, blog posts, newsletters, podcasts, or any other medium you can imagine, creating the right content to attract new clients can often feel like a mystery. This episode of Circle Live features business educator and content queen Paige Brunton. We discuss the most important lessons and strategies that helped Paige create an effective, authentic, and scalable content marketing strategy as one of the internet’s top Squarespace creators. Learn her tips CTAs, freebies, email lists, video, and everything under the content umbrella. Resources: Paige Brunton's Content Outlines: https://www.paigebrunton.com/outlinesWhich Client Strategy Are You? Quiz: https://www.paigebrunton.com/quizIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

Thinking about money is an inescapable part of running your business. Whether you’re a solopreneur or a full-time employee, it’s possible to spend endless hours focused on how to get it, how to save it, and how to make more of it.In this episode of Circle Live, we discuss ways to earn and spend your money more efficiently with Circle member Justin Mabee. We cover how Squarespace Circle can help you unlock more income, along with additional inspiration to keep your revenue streams flowing.If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

Learn how we pulled everything together for the Big Game ad, Hello Down There, in our February episode of Circle Live. Niamh Grunfeld (Senior Creative Writer) and Gina Kim (Art Director) from the Squarespace Creative team will share the stories, strategies, and choices made along the way to help you get inspired for your next big project.Conversation Highlights0:00 Intro6:16 The creative process starts with lists. What kind of lists?8:11 When did the idea for an ad about aliens start to emerge?11:17 What did the initial script look like? 12:37 How did Martin Scorcese get involved?14:13 What was it like working with a legendary director?23:06 How did you develop the voice of the aliens after coming up with this idea to create a site about them? 25:22 Visually, how did you make the aliens fit the script? 30:21 How many people do you have in your creative team when you are brainstorming a new ad campaign and what are their roles?33:19 ​​How do you find inspiration for website design and copy?36:43 As a copywriter, how do you approach your work drafting early scripts for ads like this?39:22 What was your personal favorite moment in the process of creating this ad?ResourcesHello Down There: https://www.squarespace.com/hello-down-thereSpring product preview: https://thisis.squarespace.com (password: Circle) If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

In an industry that moves at the speed of the internet, it can be challenging to keep up with best practices, how your peers operate, and whether or not your business is on track. To help benchmark your design practice, we compiled our first-ever industry report, The State of the Web Design Industry, based on a survey of 1,000 Circle members. In this episode, hosts Sam Z. and Sarah G. learn how the highest-earning web designers operate differently from the rest. Squarespace’s Jeremy Schwartz and Katherine Wernet join Circle member and founder of byCrawford, Sam Crawford, to discuss: What designers are charging for their projectsHow much designers make from web designThe ways high earners run their businessesAdditional services designers offer their clientsHow to stay creatively fulfilled as a web designerIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

As we officially enter the mid-2020s, next year’s most in-demand design trends borrow from the best of decades past while looking forward to a limitless future. On this episode of Circle Live, we discuss what your clients will ask for most in 2024 with Squarespace’s Brand Design Director, Satu Pelkonen. To follow along with the visuals, check out the 2024 Design Trends blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/blog/2024-web-design-trendsTake the Design Trends Quiz: https://pros.squarespace.com/blog/2024-design-trend-personality-quizIf you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rssAlready a Circle member? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/eventsTo learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circleGetting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefitsCircle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/