Kerry’s Blog

When I create websites for my clients, we work in a collaborative way so they’re learning about what websites are, how they work, and how to update them. These blog posts answer many of the questions my clients have as we work together. I hope you find this information helpful too.

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Wait. Do you REALLY need a website?

Everyone tells you that you must have a website, but do you? Learn some of the ways you can promote your business without a website, either temporarily or permanently.

GET YOUR GUIDE TO WEBSITE ALTERNATIVES

Kerry A. Thompson 2/26/24 Kerry A. Thompson 2/26/24

Changing the built-in Squarespace domain to something you’ll remember

Squarespace assigns every new website a built-in domain, a Site ID, that ends with “squarespace.com.” I recommend changing the random ID Squarespace assigns to be something you’ll remember.

Kerry A. Thompson 11/4/23 Kerry A. Thompson 11/4/23

Remove the “www” from your website domain

You can remove the "www" to shorten your website URL to make your website name more visible. You can do this with a primary domain registered with Squarespace or one registered with a third party.

Kerry A. Thompson 7/30/23 Kerry A. Thompson 7/30/23

What’s the difference between Squarespace and Square?

Squarespace and Square are two different companies. They both support online stores, so it can be confusing when you are doing research about getting your business online. Squarespace is my favorite website builder, so this blog post will explain how it’s different from the company called Square.

Kerry A. Thompson 6/10/23 Kerry A. Thompson 6/10/23

What’s a branded email address (and do you need one)?

A branded email address has your domain name after the @ sign. It’s a good idea to pay for email hosting services that use your domain name. It looks more professional and is less likely to be seen as spam.

Kerry A. Thompson 5/23/23 Kerry A. Thompson 5/23/23

Move your website to Squarespace to make it beautiful

I recommend moving your website presence to Squarespace from older, hard-to-maintain website hosting/building platforms. For this reason, a moved website is a new website on Squarespace for my clients. Learn more in this post about how I work with clients and the different steps involved.

Kerry A. Thompson 5/8/23 Kerry A. Thompson 5/8/23

Six website words you need to know

As I worked with clients, I noticed there were six words that came up in questions to me during our consultations: domain, web host, website, page, SEO, and navigation. Becoming familiar with these website components and how they work together helps you manage and maintain a healthy website for your business.

Kerry A. Thompson 6/30/22 Kerry A. Thompson 6/30/22

Should you connect or transfer your domain to Squarespace?

If you already have a domain you purchased from another company, but are new to Squarespace, you’ll ned to decide how to associate your domain with your website: connect it or transfer it. There are pros and cons to each choice.

Kerry A. Thompson 4/23/20 Kerry A. Thompson 4/23/20

The four things you need to know before you buy a domain

Without a domain, your incredibly amazing website would never be found...by anybody. Here are the four things you need to know before purchasing a domain about how domains work and why your website needs one.

Kerry A. Thompson 6/14/19 Kerry A. Thompson 6/14/19

From 0 to website in 10 easy steps

If you have never had a website or have only created a website on your own without help, this blog post will explain the steps my clients and I take to go from our first talk to a finished website that helps their businesses shine online.