Practical guides for
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Honest, practical writing on web design, SEO, and the questions small business owners actually ask before, and after, they hire someone.
Why this blog exists:
Most of my clients come in knowing they need a website, but not quite sure what they need from one. These posts walk through the process, demystify the platforms, and help you make confident decisions — before we ever get on a call.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Squarespace Website?
Most small-business Squarespace websites take two to six weeks to build. A single-page or simple brochure site can be live in one to two weeks. Add a blog, SEO setup, or a store and you're usually looking at four to eight weeks.
The platform is rarely the bottleneck. The timeline is set almost entirely by one thing: how ready your content is.
How Much Does a Squarespace Website Cost?
A Squarespace website has two separate costs: the subscription you pay Squarespace, and the design you pay a person (if you hire one). In 2026, plans run $16–$99/month billed annually. If you build it yourself, that's roughly all you pay. If you hire a designer, add a one-time fee of about $2,500–$8,000+ depending on scope. Most small business sites land somewhere in the middle.
Is Squarespace Right for Your Small Business? An Honest Answer
I build websites on Squarespace every day. It pays my rent. And I still tell some clients it's not the right platform for them.
That probably sounds odd coming from someone who specializes in it, but it's the honest answer, and it's the one that's going to save you from spending money on a platform that doesn't fit.
What to Expect When You Hire a Web Designer (From Start to Launch)
You know you need a website. You've decided DIY-ing it isn't the right move. So you start looking for a web designer and immediately hit a wall of uncertainty.
What will they ask for? How long will it take? What do you actually have to do? What if you don't have everything ready?
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