Preparing for a Stress-Free Squarespace Website Setup
Setting up a new website can feel overwhelming. It’s often one of those tasks that lingers on your to-do list, constantly being pushed aside as life and business get busier. But having a website that truly reflects your business, values, and growth is a key foundation for creating ease in your work.
If your website doesn’t reflect your current business or feels too complicated to manage, it might be time for an upgrade. In this Blog post, I am sharing an overview of steps to prepare for a stress-free website setup, focusing specifically on Squarespace—a user-friendly platform that I love for its simplicity and flexibility.
Whether you’re upgrading or starting from scratch, these steps will help you break the process into manageable pieces.
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Why Preparation Matters
A well-prepared website setup can make all the difference. Without clear goals or a plan, it’s easy to feel lost or overwhelmed by the sheer amount of content, design, and technical decisions required. But by taking time to prepare, you’ll not only make the process smoother but also create a website that truly works for you and your clients.
The preparation phase is about aligning your vision with practical steps:
Defining the purpose of your website
Gathering content and branding assets
Sketching out a structure that reflects your business goals
These are the kinds of steps that ensure your website isn’t just another task—it becomes a tool that simplifies your work and connects you to your clients.
The Key Steps: A Sneak Peek
Here’s a glimpse of some of the steps I recommend:
Clarify Your Goals and Intentions
Before diving into design or content, define your website’s purpose. Is it to book classes? Host events? Showcase your services? Everything on your site should flow toward this goal, making navigation seamless for your visitors.Look for Inspiration
Explore other websites in your industry to see what resonates with you. It’s not about copying but understanding what feels calm, clear, and aligned with your personality and brand.Organise Your Content and Branding
Gather your resources—like photos, testimonials, colour palettes, and existing content—so you have everything ready before you begin. This will also highlight any gaps you need to fill.Plan Your Website Structure
Map out your pages and how they’ll link together. Think of it as a creative process where you play with ideas and refine them over time.Choose a Template and Customise
Squarespace offers intuitive templates to kickstart your design. While these provide a framework, you can customise fonts, colours, and layouts to match your brand.Write Your Copy
Based on your site structure, start drafting the text for each page. This doesn’t need to be perfect—it’s about creating a foundation you can refine later.Make It Fun
Website creation doesn’t have to feel heavy or stressful. Light a candle, play some music, and approach it as an enjoyable process.
Embracing Flexibility and Ease
One important reminder: your website is never “finished.” It will evolve as your business grows and changes. The key is to see it as a living, adaptable part of your business.
Rather than striving for perfection, aim for a solid foundation that can grow with you. Don’t be afraid to make adjustments as you go—you can change colours, swap photos, and update pages over time.
Need More Guidance?
If you’re ready to dive deeper, I’ve created a free guide with prompts and tips to walk you through each step in more detail. This workbook will help you tackle the prep work with confidence so that when it’s time to build your website, the process is smooth and stress-free.
And if you find yourself stuck or short on time, I’m here to help. Whether you need support with preparation or the full website setup, I’d love to make the process easier for you - just get in touch.
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