By Will Myers and Christy Price
The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.
In this episode of "Somewhat Useful," we get to speak with special guests Sarah Greisdorf, team lead for Squarespace Circle, and Sam Zelitch, Squarespace senior community events manager.
Our conversation centers around Circle Day, now in its third year, which celebrates the work of professional Squarespace website designers. Sam and Sarah share some updates for this year's event, including a new "world loop" feature that will broadcast the event across multiple time zones and languages.
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In this episode of "Somewhat Useful," we dive into the world of Squarespace plugins and digital entrepreneurship with Cody Juhnke, the founder of Ghost Plugins. Cody shares his journey from freelance web designer to creator of the largest resource for Squarespace websites, offering over 500 free plugins and a suite of premium tools. We explore:
The origin story of Ghost Plugins and how it evolved to meet the needs of the Squarespace community
Insights into running multiple successful businesses, including Pluto and Ghost Marketplace
The challenges of maintaining plugins with Squarespace's evolving platform
Cody's unique approach to template design with "paper templates"
Tips for balancing multiple projects and avoiding burnout as an entrepreneur
The future of Ghost Plugins
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In this episode of Somewhat Useful, we get to pick the brain of Tony Howell, a personal brand strategist and web designer for award-winning artists. Join us as we discuss:
Whether you're a web designer looking to level up your process, an entrepreneur considering the digital nomad lifestyle, or just curious about the intersection of technology and the arts, this episode is packed with actionable advice and candid discussions about the realities of running a creative business in today's digital landscape.
Don't miss Tony's thoughts on creating timeless designs, future-proofing client websites, and why Bali has become a hub for digital entrepreneurs. Plus, get a peek into how he structures his work week to maximize creativity and maintain work-life balance in paradise.
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Ready to dive into the world of AI, personal branding, and digital nomad life? In this episode, we're joined by the wonderful Phil Pallen, a brand strategist, speaker, Adobe ambassador, author, and just all around great guy.
Phil shares with his:
Whether you're a solopreneur looking to level up your personal brand, a content creator navigating the world of sponsorships, or just curious about the intersection of AI and creativity, this episode is packed with actionable insights and candid discussions about the ever-evolving digital landscape.
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Ever wondered what it's like to run a successful web design agency? In this episode of Somewhat Useful, we sit down with none other than Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling, co-founder of Week of the Website, a Squarespace agency celebrating its 10th year in business.
We get into it all in this episode. Kelsey tells us about:
The accidental birth of their 'week-long website' process.
How a taxi cab concussion led to scaling the business
The challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with parenthood
Why even successful agency owners never feel like they've 'made it'
Whether you're a solo designer dreaming of growth or an agency owner looking for solidarity, this episode is packed with insights and real talk about the entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss Kelsey's advice on making tough decisions, setting boundaries with clients, and why the only wrong choice in business is to do nothing.
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Welcome back to another season of "Somewhat Useful," where we explore digital entrepreneurship and web design with a particular focus on Squarespace.
In this episode, we have a special guest, Kristine Neil, an ecommerce expert who shares her insights into using Squarespace for ecommerce. Kristine moved from running an agency to focusing solely on ecommerce, and we discuss the challenges of managing client expectations and navigating the transition to solo entrepreneurship. We also dive into the comparison between Squarespace and Shopify, the importance of setting boundaries, and the future of Squarespace following its acquisition. So grab your headphones let's dive in!
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In this final episode of season 2, Will and Christy check in about the seasonality of web design and give some tips on reviewing your online bios. Then, they hear from Monica Kovach of Hold Space Creative about identifying burnout, how self care doesn’t address the root of the problem, and focusing on community.
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Today Will & Christy talk specifically about working with your spouse. They chat about the value of the Squarespace Circle forum, and then Will’s wife Ren joins the podcast to share the pros and cons of working together. We also hear from Hannah and Nick of Squarekicker about their experience working together as a married couple.
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Are you a solopreneur wondering how to expand your team or project scope? In this episode, Will and Christy talk about the expected scope of a web design project, how to best work with outside experts, and how to package and manage complex projects. They also hear from Henry Purchase of SEOSpace who gives 3 tips on making collaboration a success.
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In this episode, Will & Christy talk about their respective approaches to pricing and give their thoughts on the recent “State of the Web Design Industry Report” released by Squarespace. We also, we hear from friend-of-the-podcast, Rache from Standout Squarespace (one of the best Squarespace Design Courses out there) as she shares the pricing strategies that work for her.
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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.