2018 blog posts — Paige Brunton

December 2018

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Business Anniversary 2018: What I made, what worked, what didn’t

November 2018

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How I outline my business plans for the New Year

My 4 favorite CSS tweaks I use on my Squarespace sites

Honesty hour: What a year without Instagram did to my business

9 top web designers spill their best business-building advice

3 lies the internet tells us about getting clients as a web designer

Goodbye business comparison struggles: Here’s my solution

3 reasons potential web design clients are ghosting you after inquiring

October 2018

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When to raise your prices as a Squarespace website designer

Copywriting for Creatives course review: Is it worth it?

8 truths & lies they'll tell you about working for yourself

How to use ConvertKit and Squarespace to send opt-in gifts

ConvertKit for beginners: Complete guide to how it works and important terminology

Why I chose ConvertKit for my email marketing over MailChimp, Squarespace Campaigns, etc.

Challenge: Throw out the norm and build a business around your life

How to land your first or next web design client

September 2018

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14 design secrets to build a Squarespace website fast

Why you deserve a consistent income as a creative entrepreneur and how to make it happen!

How to start a Squarespace website design business for $338.40

The first 4 steps for becoming a Squarespace website designer

This is the most common trait of successful entrepreneurs

The 7 posts you must have on your business blog (and 1 to skip!)

What is the best Squarespace template? Brine. Here's why.

August 2018

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3 web designer hacks to keep clients on schedule & meeting deadlines

The top 5 lessons I've learned through building a successful online business

Review: Using the Squarespace Sidebar Plugin on your blog or website

How to change the content background color on one individual page or section in Squarespace

July 2018

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65 must-read Squarespace tips + tutorials blog posts

13 Squarespace settings you must fix before you launch your new site

The Accelerator program with Mariah Coz review: Is it worth it? Answered

If I could tell those dreaming of starting their own online business one thing . . .

Looking to hire a virtual assistant? Here's the step-by-step process of how I did it

June 2018

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What happens to your website traffic when you change your domain name? Answered

This is the easiest thing you can do to optimize your site for SEO

Why trust a Squarespace Authorized Trainer over a Squarespace Circle member

5 ways I'm working smarter, not harder in my business this year

10 must-read Squarespace SEO posts from the experts

May 2018

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3 myths + facts about Squarespace (SEO, don't own content, can't customize template)

A quick intro to the most common blocks in Squarespace

How to set up booking consult calls with Squarespace & Acuity

3 steps to creating an opt-in gift your audience can’t wait to subscribe for

Squarespace hack: How to make rotating testimonials with a gallery page

Your site isn't bringing in clients? This may be why.

This is by far the most useful and underrated block in Squarespace

How I use Asana to organize the tasks and calendar in my online business

April 2018

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My simple 3 step online business marketing success strategy

To you with a 9-5 and the crazy dream of a different life. Yes you can!

What no one tells you about being a digital nomad

March 2018 recap: Course launch + most profitable month in business yet!

March 2018

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How much can you charge as a new Squarespace website designer? Answered.

5 essential tech systems you need to run an online business

Here’s when to use MailChimp or ConvertKit (based on your stage of business)

4 things to consider when picking your perfect domain name

You spoke, I listened. Audience Survey 2018 results

February 2018 Recap: domain change, search traffic drop & Palm Springs course retreat

Myth: SEO with Squarespace sucks. Here’s the facts.

February 2018

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Why a killer website matters to your business + the facts to prove it!

Real talk: How many clients is your embarrassing website costing you as a creative entrepreneur?

Why I changed my business to my personal name

How I went from clueless with website building to a full-time website designer

What to do & when to do it: A step-by-step guide to building your Squarespace site

5 steps to make your sites style and vibe appeal to your ideal client

January 2018 recap: moving to Bali & creating my first course!

8 things I'm NOT doing in 2018 (#2 is unheard of for an online business)

January 2018

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Squarespace terms explained in plain English you can actually understand

A beginners guide to Squarespace index pages

How to get content and get paid on time as a web designer

Hosting your first webinar? 7 step to prepare

Finance, banking & payment processing tips for a completely remote, international online business

Asana HQ Course Review

December 2017 recap: investments and holidays

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