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Learning Squarespace

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Overview

Learn how to use Squarespace to design, build, and host stylish websites without needing to code heavily or manage servers.

Syllabus

Introduction

Building beautiful, customizable websites without code

1. Defining Your Project and Initial Settings

Defining your small business informational site project
Creating an account and choosing a theme
Entering business information and social links
Choosing among Squarespace's font pairs
Choosing custom website fonts
Choosing and changing color themes

2. Creating and Editing Page Content

Creating the header layout
Creating an about page and understanding the layout grid
Adding the team to the about page
Challenge: Creating the footer and social bar
Solution: Creating the footer and social bar
Previewing the site on desktop and mobile
Creating a page for long content
Including a photo and PDF link in long content
Including a video in long content
Challenge: Creating a contact page and form
Solution: Creating a contact page and form
Creating a portfolio section with the portfolio feature
Modifying the display of the main portfolio page
Creating portfolio detail pages with the portfolio feature
Creating a custom portfolio section of the website and subnavigation
Challenge: Finishing the home page
Solution: Finishing the home page

3. Launching Your First Site

Comparing basic versus premium options in Squarespace
Sharing a site in trial mode
Examining analytics
Using Squarespace help

Conclusion

Goodbye

Taught by

Brian Wood

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