Why we recommend Squarespace for small businesses
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A website can help businesses reach new customers, but many are still missing out. Around 1 in 5 small businesses in the UK operate without a website, and one reason may be that getting started can feel overwhelming.
If you’ve ever thought about creating a website for your business, you’ll know there’s a lot to consider. Which platform should you use? How much will it cost? Will you be able to update it yourself once it’s live?
There are plenty of website builders to choose from, but finding one that’s easy-to-use and delivers great results can be challenging.
That’s why we recommend Squarespace - it combines beautiful design with the flexibility and simplicity small businesses need.
Keeping costs simple
Starting a website can feel expensive, especially for small businesses working with a limited budget.
One of the things we like about Squarespace is that it offers different plans depending on what you need, so you can start with the basics and add more features as you go along.
You can explore Squarespace’s latest plans and pricing here.
Supporting growth
Your website should be able to support your business as it grows, without making things more complicated.
One reason we recommend Squarespace is because many useful features are already built into the platform. You can add a shop, blog, booking system or new ways to connect with customers, all from your Squarespace account.
This means you can manage your website, content and key features together, making things simpler and giving you more time to focus on running your business.
Creating your brand
Squarespace gives you a great starting point, but the best part is that you’re not stuck with a one-size-fits-all design. The Design panel and Site Styles tools let you customise fonts, colours, spacing and layouts across your website to match your brand. If you feel confident, you can even add your own custom coding.
You can also add your own images and content to create something that feels personal to your business. This means you get the benefit of a professionally designed template while still creating a website that feels like your own.
And, if you need a little extra help, that’s where we come in. The Lone Crowd creates fully customisable Squarespace templates and plugins to get you started with your website.
Finding support
Creating your website is only the first step. Once it’s live, it’s helpful to know that support is available.
What we appreciate the most about Squarespace is that support is always available when you need it. Squarespace help centre has a range of guides and resources make it easier to understand the platform, while their support team can help with questions along the way.
This means you can make updates, explore new features and continue managing your website without feeling like you’re on your own.
If you’ve purchased one of our templates and need help with your website, visit our support page.
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