ednaw

I wish I would have known that the "updates" can come without anytime without any warning.
I wish I would have known how difficult it would be to facilitate subscriptions for my customers (and mine are VERY simple, so this platform has FAILED in that department).
I wish I would have known that Squarespace seems to take ZERO accountability for the areas that they fail both their customers and mine.. what does it matter if something "looks cool" if it can't make sales functional.
Beware this platform, and spend more money on a better one or build your own.

To enable css order, you should enable flex positon for the .ProductItem-details, but I saw you are setting it as block display, what was the intention?

Thanks both of you!  I'm still looking for help and advice, so anyone reading along please feel free to add your point of view here.
ednaw:  I agree with your critique of the columnar layout.  I'll be changing it.  Layout has been a bit of a challenge overall.  Both my own lack of expertise and my life circumstances pose a challenge.  Time cost is exceptionally high for the homeless.   Thanks for your time, btw!
Mary:  thanks for your feedback.  There are a number of reasons I placed that image as I did.  Mainly, as a representation of how much homelessness colours the view 'normal' people have of us.  Admittedly, it's vague rather than subtle. 
Communicating about my homelessness while also asking for help has been a challenge.  My preference is to avoid seeking pity while illuminating the real problems we face and the clear need for the help of normal, housed people.  Thanks for your time!

Hi guys, so I hope this help some of you:
I use  Scheduling  and I found a way to include customized locations based on service needs; either a Zoom link or a local address, AND simply by using a form, and this is how:
When you create a services (Appointment type), I link it to an "Intake Form Questions" which is a simple customizable form. I have diff forms for diff servies. You can include as many FIELDS as you like, but one of the FIELD option is "Address". That address is pulled into the very confirmation email as the LOCATION!
So, when a client books a service, they can enter their address or you can ask them to enter yours.
If it's an online Appointment Type and you have linked your Zoom account, the unique Zoom link will appear in that same LOCATION field in all confirmation/reminder emails 🙂
Check out the 5 screen shots!
Have a blessed day <3

Hi @Cabstender! I've just checked your website and it still needs quite a few development improvements both on the functional and aesthetic side of things, but good job on actually getting started! The first step is usually the hardest, and the mere fact you've done a good portion of the job shows your dedication of getting started.

With the functionality side of things, I'd highly recommend hiring a web developer so that you can optimise and make the most out of your website's features. It may sound scary/expensive, but hiring a remote developer is relatively cheap! I found my long-term web developer from this site if you're interested. For the graphical aesthetic, I highly recommend purchasing a web template that could suit your needs–it saves you money and time compared to having someone or yourself redesign the entire website.
Jumping back in to the main meat of the question–affiliate marketing. Whether you're using squarespace, wix, wordpress, and etc; the process of monetizing and getting your website thru affiliate marketing is relatively the same. 
First, you're going to need to place it on the footer part of your website which affiliates you'll be partnered with. This is essential, because if google detects you're placing in partnership links on your content without a disclaimer, they can take down your content on google searches.
Next, it seems like you already have a website that regularly posts content. Looking for a program related to your niche is the next big thing on your list of things to do. A quick google search of flower/plant affiliate programs will provide you with what you need. I suggest enrolling in a multitude of programs; amidst different aspects of gardening. You can have a program for tools, one for flowers, another for pots, and etc.
Then, you'll need to have a way to track all your affiliate programs. Remember, the more diversified you are, the higher the potential to earn profit, but the more difficult it can be to be on top of things. This is precisely why I use a tool called wecantrack that helps me be up-to-date with my Google analytics. It's a very useful tool that I highly recommend if you're planning on actually publishing a lot of content with different programs. I'll link a guide on how to use it to track your affiliate sales in Google analytics if you're interested.
Finally, you need to shell out cash if you want to get the ball rolling. Unless you already have really good traffic on your website right now, ads, social media, and other marketing campaigns will be your way to get the word out and actually generate an ROI. 
tl;dr–your website needs an aesthetic and functionality upgrade, you need to ground yourself with the basics of affiliate marketing which will help you in your monetization journey.

Social Media!  As an original blogger on Google Blogs, I was accustomed to high numbers of 8-10,000 a month (2007).  When I moved to Squarespace and blogged on my personal site with it (2014), I found it worked best to still blog on my Google Blog and leave the article with an unfinished, read more here and direct them to my SQS blog. When I still use that formula today my numbers jump way high from that google blog. 
For clients I encourage using FB now that you can post duplicates to instagram from there. For smaller business clients, I encourage posting FB/Instagram at least 4 times a week and scheduling posts. I have set clients up on a service that handles the posting, but I have personally never used them.  
Consistency is the key for higher numbers. From 2007 through 2013 I posted 6-7 days a week.  It does pay off.  Now I am a hit and miss.  (Thanks for reminding me!!!).   
 

A cohesive brand is made up of many smaller decisions, from color palette to language used on social media. Where would you begin?
A product is never just a product, right? Choosing certain products or services is often done with the general experience we think they will provide in mind. The goal of branding overall is to stand out from the crowd, to have a name that will be remembered, preferred, and even admired. 
Share your must-haves in the comments below.