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Creating a Custom Print on Demand Store with Squarespace
Discover how to create a custom print-on-demand (POD) store with Squarespace and stand out in the competitive eCommerce market. This step-by-step guide will help you set up your Squarespace store, choose a POD provider, optimize your website for SEO, and launch your store to start selling customized products worldwide.
5 Simple Steps to Optimize Your eCommerce Site for Mobile Sales
With mobile purchases making up about half of all eCommerce sales, it's important to optimize your website for mobile sales. It’s not enough to just put your products or services online for people to discover. You’ve got to make sure that your site is designed for selling on devices big and small.
How to Design Your Own Squarespace Template
Your search for the perfect template for your new eCommerce website ends here. In this post, I’m going to show you how you can design your own custom template in just a few easy steps. Includes a walk-through video showing you exactly what to do!
9 Ways to Recession-Proof Your eCommerce Business
Worried about the economic times we live in? Well, I can’t do much about a lot of it, but I do have 9 strategies for you to consider implementing to help ease your customer’s spending concerns - and your worried mind. From what to focus on to how to pivot, this post is full of quick wins for hard times.
The Best Alternative Checkout Methods
Squarespace offers a way to sell almost everything almost everywhere, but sometimes you just need another option. Whether it’s because you sell something super custom or because you’re just wanting to create a specific user experience for your customers - here are the best alternative checkout methods that can all be embedded or linked to from your current website.
My Favorite Squarespace eCommerce Templates for 2023
Check out 6 of my favorite new templates + exactly what I would do to each of them to make them eCommerce ready.
Upcoming Privacy Laws and How You Can Protect Your Business
Those teeny little links at the bottom of every website for Privacy & Terms pages may not be super sexy but they sure are important! Learn why privacy matters so much, all about upcoming privacy laws and how you can protect your business online.
How to Display Your Products on Google for Free
I bet you didn’t know that one of the easiest tools you have out there to get your products seen in Google search results and across Google is not only easy to set up, but it’s also completely free to do so! Here are the steps you need to take to set up a free Google Merchant Center account and sync your Squarespace eCommerce site up to it.
My Favorite Squarespace Plugins & Extensions for eCommerce
Squarespace has (almost) everything you need built right in for eCommerce but when you’re ready to take things to the next level or want to boost your customer’s experience in your online shop, check out these favorites I turn to time and again.
How to Add LiveChat to Squarespace
LiveChat is now an official Squarespace integration so it’s easier than ever to add this highly converting feature to your eCommerce website! Follow this step-by-step guide to get started and check out my tips for live chat success.
SEO Best Practices for Product Pages
How do you help the right people discover your products? Follow these tips and best practices for your product pages to appeal to customers and search engines alike.
How to Enable AfterPay on Squarespace
Setting up AfterPay as a payment option on Squarespace is easy but there are some limitations and caveats to keep in mind. Here are the (super easy) instructions on how to enable this payment option plus answers to common questions about how it works.
The Definitive Guide to Squarespace Sales Tax
Understand Squarespace sales tax in a clear and simple way. Includes a step-by-step guide on setting up automatic sales tax rates on Squarespace with TaxJar!
10 Simple Ways to Prep Your eCommerce Shop for the Holidays
Getting ready for holiday sales doesn’t have to be overwhelming! The 10 simple things on this list will help you make sure that you’re ready for the influx of orders and inquiries that come with running an eCommerce business this time of year.
How to Set up a Wholesale Shop on Squarespace
Wondering how to sell wholesale on your Squarespace site? I've got you covered with several different ways you can make this happen! Plus, who should (and shouldn’t) give wholesale selling a try, my recommended wholesale tool and 4 wholesale tips to help you sell more confidently.
6 Steps to a Great Sales Page
If you're struggling with how to sell without feeling like a used car salesman, this post is for you! Six easy steps to show you that it's really all about building rapport and trust with your customers by clearly outlining your offer. This foolproof formula works every time!
Should You Offer Free Shipping?
Free shipping is popular but may not be the best solution for everyone. Learn when it works, when it doesn’t, and 6 strategies to explore if you’re thinking of offering it as a shipping option for your online store.
11 Lead Magnet, Offer & Freebie Ideas to Grow Your Email List
Smart, strategic ideas for lead magnets, offers and freebies that go beyond the typical to help you build your email list.
How to Use Squarespace Scheduling as an eCommerce Tool
Squarespace Scheduling makes it easy for you to turn your services into easy-to-shop products and it’s actually kind of the low-key rock star of the Squarespace family of features that we’ve all been sleeping on. Learn more about this infinitely customizable tool and why it’s one of my favorites for all sorts of businesses.
Ecommerce Pricing Strategies That Will Help You Increase Your Bottom Line
Pricing strategies are some of my favorite things to explore because it's just so fascinating how our consumer brains work. These aren't tricks, just proven ways to help you sell more on your eCommerce site.

