Squarespace Semi-Custom Websites
Get an affordable, done-for-you website, strategically designed for your business with the support you need to bring it to life!
Why Semi-Custom?
The “just right” sweet spot between do-it-yourself and custom.
(Goldilocks would approve! 🐻)
Strategic Design
Start with a design that helps visitors clearly understand what you do and take action. This helps you attract the RIGHT people, keep them engaged, and make more money (if that’s your thing).
Supportive Process
We work together to select the right template, pages and sections for your business. You also get guidance and support to help you craft your content, so you don’t have to figure it out alone!
Affordable & Fast
Starting from a pre-designed template saves you $$$ and gets your project done faster. It’s easier for you to gather your text and photos and I can customize it in just one week!
Explore the Templates
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Semi-Custom Website
One Page Website
$800
Multi Page
Website
$1,600
This pricing is for customizing one of my templates. The cost of the template is not included. Reach out for pricing to customize another designer’s template.
We start with one of my templates OR you can purchase one from another designer. Here are some of my favorites.
I customize the template with your content (words, images, colors, fonts) to make it UNIQUELY YOU!
My templates also include my favorite custom tweaks which give your website a little something special that sets it apart from an out of the box Squarespace site.
One week after you provide your content, you get a brand-new, beautiful website, that will take your business to the next level!
Here’s What’s Included
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YOU provide text and photos and branding (logo, colors, fonts) and I apply them to your template.
Cost of the template is NOT included in the customization price.
Contact me for pricing for customizing another designer’s template.
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60 Minute strategy call
Content guides to help you prepare your words and collect images
Content review, feedback, and light editing
Check-in call the week before content is due to provide feedback and guidance to be sure you are ready to go!
One round of edits & revisions
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If you don’t already have branding (and/or have no idea what that is) you can add on a Mini-Brand which includes:
Selection of fonts and colors for your website (with input from you)
A simple text based logo and favicon (browser tab image) for your site
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Basic SEO = Search Engine Optimization. I will make sure the technical set-up of your site is set up to help you be found by search engines
Domain Connection or Migration - I will map your domain from your domain registrar to Squarespace, move your domain to Squarespace, or help you get a domain if you don’t have one! (Note: If you transfer your domain to Squarespace or register a new domain with Squarespace, you get one year FREE!)
Newsletter & Social Media Connection - If needed, I will connect your website to your existing email newsletter tool and social media platforms.
Built-in Website Analytics - Squarespace has robust built-in visitor analytics so you can see who’s stopped by your website (and more!). I will connect your website to Google Search Console which gives you even more data right at your fingertips.
Mobile Responsive Design - I will make any special tweaks your website might need to make sure your design looks as good on mobile as it does on your desktop.
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Your Squarespace subscription is not included in the cost of my services but you do get 20% off your first year with my Squarespace Circle discount. You will need a Squarespace business plan and you can find pricing here.
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1 month email support
Access to my training library with step-by-step instructions for making website updates
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
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If you need my help sourcing stock images or icons for your website, I can go hunting for you!
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Squarespace Email Campaigns is Squarespace’s platform for sending newsletters and other email marketing.
If you are just starting out sending newsletters or want to send a lead magnet (“freebie”), this is a great, affordable, easy to use choice!
FYI: Squarespace Campaigns requires a separate subscription. You can find the pricing here. (You get 20% off the first year with my Circle discount!)
You will also need an email address for your domain (if you don’t have one) but your first year through Google Workspace is FREE with a Squarespace subscription.
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If you want to allow your clients to schedule directly with you online or accept payments for scheduling time with you, I can help you select a platform, set it up and connect it to Squarespace.
FYI: A scheduling platform (Acuity, Calendly, Breely, etc.) requires a separate subscription which is not included in this set-up price.
HOW IT WORKS (DEEP DIVE)
The Semi-Custom Website Process
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DISCOVERY
You fill out my contact form to tell me your interested in a semi-custom website and I send you a discovery questionnaire. We have a quick call to confirm that the semi-custom website is right for you. If we decide YES! we sign the contract and schedule a strategy call.
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STRATEGY CALL
We meet again to talk strategy and select the best Squarespace template for your business. You can pick one of my templates OR buy one from another designer that I will customize for you.
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PREPARE CONTENT
You use my Content Guide to help you write your words and gather images (which is SOOOO much easier when you can visualize where things will go versus starting with a blank slate!)
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BUILD WEBSITE
I transform the template into an online home just for you using your content and colors and fonts that match your business vibe (with input from you!)
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LAUNCH & LEARN
Your website is ready to launch just one week after our scheduled start date. We get on a call to launch together, I hand over the keys to your website and we do a quick training overview.
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POST LAUNCH SUPPORT
You get 30 days of email support after launch and access to my full training library so you can make updates to your website yourself when you need to!
MEET SHANNAH
Squarespace web designer for service based solopreneurs and small businesses.
After 25+ years implementing software, marketing solutions, and simplifying processes for BIG companies, I ventured out on my own to do the same for solo business owners like YOU.
The semi-custom website process makes it as easy as possible for you to have a website that you are proud to share, attracts the right clients, and saves you time in your business.
If you are in need of a professional, effective website that works for your business and a guide you can rely on to get you there, I’d love to help!
“Shannah has a step-by-step process that supports the inexperienced client through the web design project.”
“She has the patience to explain the process and will circle back when you don't understand something. She always came up with creative solutions and options that improved the website. For someone who knows nothing about web design, Shannah is the perfect resource.”
- Liz Urtecho, Founder, Hoboken for Responsible Cannabis
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your template: The cost of the template is not included in the pricing on this page
Squarespace subscription: You will need a Basic or Core Squarespace subscription. You can find the current Squarespace pricing here. (You will save 20% on your first year subscription with my Squarespace Circle discount. )
Domain: If you don’t already have a website domain (xxx.com) you will need to purchase one for $20/year (your first year is free with a Squarespace subscription)
Legal Page Text (eg. Privacy Policy): I will suggest free and paid options.
Other Potential Costs: Custom icons (a few dollars each), stock photography (if you can’t find free options), any other online software you need for your business (email marketing, scheduling, CRM, etc..)
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You will pay 30% upfront when your contract is signed. I will collect 40% when I start building your website and the last 30% right before we launch your site!
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Your semi-custom website will be installed on your Squarespace account as a NEW website. This allows you to maintain your existing website while I am customizing your template for your NEW website.
When you are ready to launch, you will need to purchase a NEW subscription (which will include my Circle discount) and cancel the subscription on the existing website.
If there is remaining time on the old subscription, reach out to Squarespace and they will offer a prorated refund. (I cover this in your launch course too!)
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No problem! You can purchase one through Squarespace when we set up your website and the first year is free! (after that it’s about $20/year). You can also purchase your domain from another provider and I can connect it to your website.
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The first step is to fill out my contact form and answer a few questions about your business and website needs.
If it seems like a fit, I will send you a link to book a free 15-minute discovery call.
If we decide to work together, we will look at our calendars and find a time that works for both of us to schedule your website build!
It will be at least 2-3 weeks out from our intro call to make sure you have time to write your website text and gather photos.
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Your website comes with one month of email support. You will be equipped with lots of training videos and guides that should allow you to make most updates on your own.
If you don’t want to update your own website or need something more complicated, you can hire me for a half day or a full day to make updates for you.
Let’s build you a beautiful new website!
I’m ready when you are! Use the button below to pop over to the contact page and fill out the inquiry form.