Introduce your business!

For some reason the developers at SS can't make a layout engine that supports two columns.

Sloppy and lazy.

Hey everyone! I've *finally* decided to double down and get involved on the forums!

My name is Sam and I run a few businesses, all with websites built on Squarespace.

- I have a Squarespace web design business called 'by Crawford' which has won 4 separate awards in the past 18 months. You can learn more about that at https://www.bycrawford.com/

- I also run a blog called 'The Man Blueprint' where I have been offering self-improvement advice to guys for over 6 years. You can read my articles here: https://www.themanblueprint.com/

- And finally, I have an education company called 'Blog Lifestyle Mastery' where I combine the above to teach people how to create industry-leading blogs on Squarespace, building a lifestyle and income that can offer unbridled freedom. You can check that out here: https://www.bloglifestylemastery.com/

Looking forward to giving as much value as I can long into the future 🚀

Hello! 

I've been a Circle Member so long that my original "Introduce Yourself" Post was made a couple of forums ago, and didn't seem to survive the migration. But I'm still here! (Trying to be more active in these forums lately...)

I help people grow businesses of all sizes by creating engaging digital experiences, websites, & apps. I'm Managing Partner at Reiff Valliant & Co. (reiffvalliant.co.) & Founder of SqueakWorks (2.0) (squeakworks.com). You can see what else I may be up to at danielreiff.com.

As a Technical Lead, Creative, and 23 year industry veteran specializing in all things Web & Digital, I've successfully deployed hundreds of websites, including projects for startups that contributed to high-profile acquisitions by companies such as Facebook(Meta), Motorola, and Boingo Wireless.

My digital agency & web development house's original name was SqueakWorks (1.0). We were proudly page ranked in Google search near the top of page #1 under "Squarespace Specialists" for nearly a decade, and were one of the very first listed in the old specialist directory. Our scope and services offered has greatly expanded, and our name and structure changed, but we still use Squarespace quite a bit.

We still consider ourselves "Squarespace Specialists", so please feel free to reach out! (And yes, we are "Experts" too... for the record, we were invited to join the new Squarespace Marketplace back in 2018 when it was first launching, but declined due to 99Designs terms of service.) When it comes to Squarespace, I've pretty much seen it all, so let me know how I can help. My agency reiffvalliant.co also handles many many other technical and creative requests as well, large and small.

We did however miss the old name SqueakWorks (and its cute mascot), so I just launched a new startup (2.0) that is focused on more custom development outside the scope of Squarespace, so if you are feeling like Squarespace just isn't meeting your website needs, please check us out there as well!  squeakworks.com.

How to hire, connect with, or follow me: 
- DM / connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielryanreiff
- Inquire through my Digital Agency: https://reiffvalliant.co/contact
- Sign up for the Early Access Waitlist of my startup Squeakworks: https://squeakworks.com/
- See what else I'm up to and other ways to follow me at my personal website: https://danielreiff.com

Now will this give us a back link to our site 🙂or at least some traffic 🙂
https://welloiledk9.com

I am a canine nutritionist also specializing in dog behavior and natural wellness for dogs.   I'm a DIYer on the website front and SEO is kicking my hindside!  Dana Brigman -- North Myrtle Beach SC, USA

Hi, My name is Alden McLear and I am a Home Inspector in Michigan!

https://www.mihomepropertyinspections.com/  

I created my site using a template and my company name will not populate on a google search yet?!?  

I am still trying to figure that part of it out!

I will work with you personally to inspect your home utilizing the latest industry standards, inspection equipment and written report.  I want to ensure my services fit your needs.

I am proud to offer a Military/Veteran and First Responder discount.  I am also proud to extend a discount for First Time Home Buyers.

 I will provide you with a report that’s relevant and will allow you to make informed decisions about your home.   I will make myself available for your questions before, during and after your inspection is complete!

Hey everyone, 

I'm brand new here. 

But I am a Squarespace SEO consultant based in the UK.

I am starting to specialise in helping Squarespace more and more to help users improve their website's search engine visibility and you have even managed to find me as I rank #1 for "Squarespace SEO consultant" in the UK.

If interested, you can visit my website at harryboxhall.co.uk to learn more about my services and see examples of my work.

Super excited to join this forum and connect with other Squarespace specialists. I am always eager to learn from others and share my own knowledge and experience to help others improve their Squarespace websites. I am looking forward to working together and helping each other grow our online presence.

As you can see from my site, I am certainly no designer - but please reach out if you're struggling SEO wise - I'd be happy to help. 

First post since joining as a Circle Member! 

My partner and I just launched a boutique digital marketing agency, Ten Two Marketing, based in beautiful North Vancouver, Canada. We've been in shadow mode for a little bit managing a few clients and are just now starting to make it more official with the launch of a website! I know right - digital marketers without a website?! Working on other people's digital presence is just more fun I guess. 

We focus mainly on digital strategy, social media management, and content creation for underserved small to midsize businesses. My partner is the marketing specialist and I'm more of the back-end digital strategist, so it's great to have this community of gurus to tap into when help is needed. 

Check us out at www.tentwomarketing.com and let me know what you think of the first cut of our Squarespace site. Thanks 🙂

 PEAULTD.COM

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaultd

Welcome to our organic skincare company, where beauty meets culture! We are passionate about providing you with the purest and most effective skincare products while also immersing you in the rich and diverse cultures of the countries we source from.

Our company is founded on the belief that beauty should be both natural and holistic. We believe that the best ingredients come from the earth and that the cultures that cultivate them should be celebrated and honored. That's why we go the extra mile to source our ingredients directly from the communities that have been using them for centuries.

We have traveled to the far corners of the world to bring you the highest quality ingredients, including the finest essential oils, plant extracts, and exotic herbs. Each ingredient has been carefully selected based on its unique benefits and the cultural significance it holds.

Natural PEAU, Natural Ingredients 

This is a great discussion in which we can highlight the importance of important fields and this sector. The agriculture is the backbone of many countries and without this no one can prosper. I am happy that i belong to the world of agriculture.

On 1/9/2023 at 6:26 PM, danabrigman said:

Now will this give us a back link to our site 🙂or at least some traffic 🙂
https://welloiledk9.com

I am a canine nutritionist also specializing in dog behavior and natural wellness for dogs.   I'm a DIYer on the website front and SEO is kicking my hindside!  Dana Brigman -- North Myrtle Beach SC, USA

This is awesome! As a pitbull mom I have to say thank you for having some on your home page image.

Layla says thank you too.

Hello Everyone,

My name is Marcus and I just recently started a streetwear business. Honestly there is so much I don't know about business but regardless I am proud I made it. I really don't know what to say for these things but all I want to say is, if you have the time check out my page and stuff. And I would love for some advice on how to improve. 

Anyway have a good day! 😁

Website: https://www.alwaysworkingclothing.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always_working_clothing/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-ho-b52473144/

Hi, I am just new to Circle.  I got a welcome email "Get to know your Circle community", but the link from the campaign email is going to a page that no longer exists.  https://forum.squarespace.com/forum/109-introduce-yourself.  

I am part of a 2-person agency in Brisbane, Australia, called Pixel Portal, established 2009. We build on a number of platforms including Squarespace. I have been building on Squarespace on other client accounts since about 2014, so a mix of business and ecommerce websites. 

Nice to be a part of Circle. 

Hello world!

My name is Justin and I am the founder of Beardo Designs.  Just another weirdo with a beard that designs cool stuff. I dabbled with Squarespace years ago before going on to WordPress.  My fascination for web design started and I have been learning here and there trying to grow and learn while working for a local beard company.  Well, here I am again back at it but this time I have a much better grasp of things and felt I could offer my services to others that are needing help or wanting a website created.  I am still in the design phase and hope to have my site up sooner than later.  There is still a lot to learn and I am finding a lot of inspiration amongst other fellow squares. I am excited to see where this journey takes me and looking forward to meeting like-minded individuals. I will update this page once my site is live. 

Hi everyone!

My name is Richard, and I'm the proud owner of Inspiring Sanctuary Design, a residential building design business I recently rebranded. I'm also setting up an online store called TrulyUniqo, where I'll sell original art that I will have printed on clothing and merchandise. In addition to that, I started a web development venture late last year called Socially Savvy Solutions.

As a creative person with a passion for graphic design, digital art and creative content writing, I use what I know to create social media content for local small businesses that understand the value of modern marketing. However, this isn't my primary source of income - merely a side project that lets me help others get ahead with their businesses while having fun!

I'm looking forward to learning more about web development using Squarespace with an emphasis on branding, creative writing and problem-solving. The first couple of projects will be free to some lucky small businesses to build up my portfolio. 

Question.
This was going to be my question, but I have answered it simultaneously, but it could make for a good conversation. 

After spending hours tweaking my website, figuring out when I should finally call it quits is tough. It's like being a kid in the biggest lollipop shop ever – so many choices and options it's easy to get overwhelmed.
At least with building design, I know that simplicity is vital. There's a good saying that "good design is how much you take away, not how much you add". But with websites and graphic design, it can be hard to determine what to keep and discard.

So here's my top tip: When you find yourself tweaking the same levels or details repeatedly, step back and ask yourself – is this worth the time? If you were paid for this work, would it be worthwhile? That might be a sign of perfectionism taking over, so I take a deep breath and let go.

Underconstruction still.  www.isdesign.au  and looking for brutally honest comments.

Stim.

I've always had the dream of starting my own business. Could you give me some ideas to get me started?

Howdy, I'm Cheyenne!

I run a branding and website development company focusing on women-owned, product-based companies here in the US.

I have a love for data analysis and often find myself using that skill to improve design, functionality, accessibility, and more for my clients.

My business partner, Theresa, takes care of a lot of our visual aesthetics and emotional messaging. We both love experimenting and prioritizing FUN in our biz. Fun fact- we met on Instagram in 2016ish, started our company in 2019, and are barely going to meet in real life tomorrow (March 31, 2023). It's been such a fun ride growing with her!

You can find us over at Raine and Rose Co.

Hi Everyone!

My name is Kierra, I am a Senior Designer and Creative Director. I started my day like any other, except today I completed my third Squarespace site and became a Circle member! This is such an exciting milestone for me - I am thrilled to be a part of this community.

I currently offer marketing and creative services for print and digital. 
My website portfolio here.

The third website I launched is a Vintage Resale Clothing brand.
Give it some love here.
 

Let's connect! 

Hello.  I am a wedding and elopement photographer located in California.  I love to capture and document happiness and love.  I know nothing about Social media except the basics and trying to dive into producing more organic social media leads.  

I wish everyone all the best in your business adventures and happy to be in this forum.

http://www.KABOOphotography.com 

Welcome to Freedom Design! We specialize in providing top-quality web design and development services to small to medium-sized businesses. With our expertise and commitment to excellence, we help businesses establish a strong online presence and stand out in today's competitive market. Trust us to create a website that will represent your brand and attract potential customers. Let's work together and take your business to the next level!

Check us out at https://designfree.nz

Thank you, Whanau (Family)

I am Anjeh. I own a wedding hair and makeup business based in The Poconons in PA. I travel throughout eastern PA, Northern and Central NJ, and Southern NY including the 5 boroughs, L.I., and Sullivan county. I bring the salon to my clients including lighting, a chair, a table, and my products and tools. 

My website is www.AnjehBeauty.com

My Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/anjehbeauty/
Please follow my IG 😊

Hello! I'm Stacey and I'm in the Atlanta, Georgia area. I've just recently re-entered the website design / SEO / copywriting world after seeing a big need in my new field. After 20+ years in IT wearing multiple hats, I did a big career change and became a mental health counselor about 5 years ago. I love this work, but I also love diving into and playing around with websites! Squarespace provides a great platform to do that quickly but with the ability to customize as needed. 

In my business relaunch, I'm focusing on custom Squarespace websites for therapists in private practice. I'm glad to be part of this Circle community!

Wright Creative Labs: Websites for Therapists

Hi everyone!

I'm Annika, a Swedish-Californian web designer with a love for working with clients around the world. My background is a blend of IT, graphic design and psychology, so I like to approach technology with creativity. Squarespace is my go-to for its versatility and user-friendliness.

I'm excited to share ideas, learn from the Circle community, and contribute to our collective growth as designers and business owners! Feel free to visit my website to learn more about me or see my work ☺️
designbyannika.com

Hi there,

My name is Ricky, based in Singapore. I've been doing photography for over 15 years. 
My niches are in the industrial, architecture & interior, landscaping infrastructure commercial work for local and overseas business here in my country. 

I recently did a little revamp on my website at https://www.captureasia-photography.com.