Squarespace Tutorial for Beginners (with SEO Strategy) 2025

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Welcome to my Squarespace Tutorial for Beginners (with SEO Strategy) 2024! I’m Katherine Forbes, founder of Designing the Row and a Squarespace Expert and Authorized Trainer. In this unique tutorial, we’ll create a professional website from scratch using a blank template. Unlike traditional tutorials that rely on pre-made templates, I’ll guide you through the process of building a custom site that not only reflects your brand but is also optimized for SEO and conversions. What You’ll Learn: How to set up a blank template in Squarespace Key strategies for customizing your website to align with your brand Essential SEO practices to ensure your site is discoverable Step-by-step guidance on creating a professional and mobile-friendly homepage Tips for adding essential features like newsletters, social links, and testimonials Whether you’re starting a new project or revamping an existing site, this tutorial will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to create a stunning website that stands out. 0:00 Intro 1:20 How to get started with a blank Squarespace template 2:35 Squarespace backend sidebar overview 3:43 How to change auto-generated Squarespace domain 4:22 Update site with brand fonts and colors 8:17 Set menu and SEO guidelines 12:55 How to write and add SEO descriptions 15:38 Create and add homepage content sections 31:16 Style website homepage with color themes 36:46 Squarespace design features 42:08 Set site with password access 43:55 Steps to go live! 45:04 Outro RELATED LINKS • Squarespace discount code: https://www.designingtherow.com/squarespace • Character Counter: https://charactercounter.com • SEObility.net SERP Snippet Generator: https://freetools.seobility.net/en/serp-snippet-generator • Font Menu: https://www.designingtherow.com/blog/fonts RELATED VIDEOS • How to choose brand fonts (website friendly font pairing menu): https://youtu.be/gvIE6wDEzG0?si=6qqH7CrNbW85zm7m • How to create a brand color palette: https://youtu.be/qnMYQiN-p_A?si=1sTNCGZAomX2mTom • Using Mailchimp with Squarespace: https://youtu.be/K6VbTJwAZXI?si=L8seNWumLnM89Oeu • Using Kit (formerly ConvertKit) with Squarespace: https://youtu.be/JdgS64k3nhI?si=fJtYXTs9t6qG3F3l Was this video helpful? Donate to support my channel here: https://www.designingtherow.com/support CONNECT Website & Blog: https://www.designingtherow.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/designingtherow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/designingtherow I hope this was helpful! If so, make sure to like this video and subscribe to my channel for more Squarespace website and online marketing tutorial videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwbMq_ucSlgOf9eTMaX85g?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT Designing the Row designs Squarespace websites with a signature clean and simple look and works primarily with musicians and small businesses. Nashville based founder, Katherine Forbes, is a Squarespace Expert, Squarespace Authorized Trainer, and Squarespace Circle Member. WANT TO WORK WITH DESIGNING THE ROW? View our Squarespace website design services on our website here: https://www.designingtherow.com/services *AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER If you purchase anything through these affiliate links, it comes at no extra cost to you though Designing the Row may earn minimal sums when if/when you use these links. However, you are in no way obligated to use these affiliate links. Thanks for your support! https://youtu.be/cFd5q_T-898 #squarespacetutorial #squarespacewebsite