Circle Live

In this Circle Live, Thomas McKinlay and Serkan Saka from Science Says explored the most intriguing insights from Squarespace Circle’s playbook on how web designers can make the most of client reviews. Get knowledge on surprising scientific facts and stats about what works and what doesn’t when selecting, asking for, and displaying reviews, like:

• ​Why never to ask a client if they “like” you
• ​The most impactful number of reviews to show
• ​How showing off an irrelevant and negative review can actually make you look better
• How the weather (yes, the weather) and day of the week affect customer reviews

If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rss

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To learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:

• Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circle
• Getting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098
• Circle partner benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefits
• Circle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

​Imagine: You lose 80% of your organic search traffic. But then, your business starts to see greater revenue.

​In this episode of Circle Live, you’ll learn to make this pipe dream a reality. Wil Reynolds, the founder of Seer Interactive, an agency specializing in AI research, development, and strategy, reveals Seer’s secrets to winning visitor engagement, showing up in AI search, and ultimately earning more.

​Grounded in his career steering Seer through over 20 years’ worth of search twists and turns, this discussion is all about how at the center of search both organic and AI lays the importance of delivering compelling, mission-driven content that matches your clients’ goals. He also discusses which metrics to focus on and ignore, crafting content searchers will want to click, and more.

Watch the video version of the episode.

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Already a Circle partner? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/events

To learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:

• Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circle
• Getting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098
• Circle partner benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefits
• Circle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

At this episode of Circle Live, three design experts—Rache De Luna, Vic King, and Amanda McNay—pitched their creative visions for impressive Squarespace sites across a variety of business types.

​Three incredible designers, three very different pitching styles. Watch the episode to learn from a variety of pitchers on the mound.

Watch the pitches separately:
Rache | Vic | Amanda

Watch the full episode.

If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rss

Already a Circle partner? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/events

To learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:

• Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circle
• Getting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098
• Circle partner benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefits
• Circle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

​Get inspired to find the right balance between client work and thought leadership for your brand in this episode of Circle Live, featuring author, educator, and Brand Stylist Fiona Humberstone.

Watch the video version of the episode.

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Already a Circle partner? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/events

To learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:

• Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circle
• Getting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098
• Circle partner benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefits
• Circle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

Ever thought about making education a part of your business, but needed some education to make it happen? In this Circle Live, Sam Crawford shares his secrets on turning your design tips and tricks into monetizable teachings.

Watch the video version of this episode.

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Already a Circle partner? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/events

To learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:

• Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circle
• Getting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098
• Circle partner benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefits
• Circle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

How do you build a sustainable design business that prioritizes your focus while avoiding burnout?

​In this episode of Circle Live, the online talk show from Squarespace, Marya Nguyen answered this burning question and more. This web design educator and founder of Yangu Web Studio took us into a day of her design life, chatting with us about:

- Her anti-hustle work routine
- Spotting "vampire clients" by assessing readiness before the contract is signed
- The mindset shift required to charge premium rates over commodity prices.

Listen to the podcast version of the episode.

Read more about Marya's routine and other designers' routines on the Circle Blog.

Watch the video version of the episode.

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Already a Circle partner? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/events

To learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:

• Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circle
• Getting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098
• Circle member benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefits
• Circle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rss

Already a Circle partner? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/events

To learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:

• Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circle
• Getting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098
• Circle partner benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefits
• Circle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

According to our survey of over 1,000 Circle partners, those using AI tools to build client sites report greater time savings and creative fulfillment. Yet, more feel pessimistic about these tools now. This mix of positive change and growing uncertainty begs the question: can you use AI to cultivate both your creativity and a thriving design business?

According to Andy J. Pizza, New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator: yes. In this episode of Circle Live, the free talk show from Squarespace for professional creatives, you’ll learn from Andy about:

• Balancing human imperfection with AI precision
• Andy’s strategies for delegating tasks to maximize joy in work
• How to move forward with confidence amidst rapid industry change
• Imbuing your work with feeling to stay creatively fulfilled while delivering sites that delight

Embrace AI-powered creativity more easily with fresh insights from Andy’s unique creative voice, as heard on his podcast, Creative Pep Talk.

Watch this episode on YouTube.

If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rss

Already a Circle partner? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/events

To learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:

• Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circle
• Getting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098
• Circle partner benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefits
• Circle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

37% of web designers say the biggest barrier to getting new business is that they’re too busy working on current projects. Factor in shifting design trends, client demands, and industry circumstances, and even the most tenured designers may need help identifying effective ways to grow.

This month on Circle Live, the free talk show from Squarespace for professional creatives, we spoke to David Kennedy of Mediaspace and Chelsea Pimienta of 23&9 Creative. These experts with distinct career journeys explore the myriad paths and strategies pro designers can follow to find success for their businesses—and save time, too.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Chelsea’s approach to passive income
• Ways to scale your business when you’re busy
• David’s model for generating recurring revenue through website management
• When to delegate or automate tasks so you can spend more time doing what you love

If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rss

Already a Circle partner? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/events

To learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:

• Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circle
• Getting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098
• Circle partner benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefits
• Circle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

2026 is here, and with it comes new exciting possibilities for you and your creative career. To help you thrive this year, we discussed our latest web design industry report with Christy Price and Will Myers of the Somewhat Useful podcast.

In this episode of Circle Live, the monthly talk show for professional creatives, Christy, Will, and Squarespace researcher Mike Gasper shared their thoughts on the biggest reveals from the report. Along with hosts Sam Z. and Sarah G, they also dig into:

• Their takes on the past year in web design
• How to promote creativity in the age of AI
• What they’re looking forward to for their businesses and Circle in 2026
• The inspiration that fuels their individual and collaborative work

Sam and Sarah also joined Christy and Will on Somewhat Useful to dig even deeper into the report. Listen to the episode.

Read the State of the Web Design Industry 2026 report.

If you use a podcast player (like Overcast), use this link to subscribe to Circle Live: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2299108.rss

Already a Circle partner? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/events

To learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:

• Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circle
• Getting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098
• Circle partner benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefits
• Circle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/

As we head into 2026, it’s time to get a preview of the website features and styles that have leading designers excited. That’s why, at December’s episode of Circle Live, we were joined by web design agency founder, educator, and aesthetic athlete Puno of ilovecreatives (https://ilovecreatives.com/) and ilovecreatives Studio (https://www.ilovecreatives.studio/) to explore 2026’s most-anticipated design trends.

You'll hear Puno and hosts Sam Z. and Sarah G. get into the five design trends to know to surprise and delight clients in 2026. They also explored:

-Puno’s journey to the forefront of the internet’s favorite design styles
-Crafting conversion-friendly sites that fit today’s trends and are made to last
-How to make your brand the go-to business for realizing sites aligned with distinct trends
-Which trends resonate with different client personalities and industries

Dig deeper into all 2026's top design trends: https://pros.squarespace.com/blog/design-trends
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Already a Circle partner? Check out the events calendar to see what’s coming soon! ➡️➡️➡️ https://forum.squarespace.com/events

To learn more about Circle, check out some resources below:

• Circle overview: https://www.squarespace.com/circle
• Getting started with Circle: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098
• Circle partner benefits: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/218890098#toc-circle-member-benefits
• Circle blog: https://pros.squarespace.com/