New Template and Plugin support thread for Squarespace users: If you have purchased a Squarespace plugin or template from PixelHaze.Academy, Squareforge.net or Squarewebsites.org, feel free to leave any questions here and we’ll do our best to help! Cheers, Elwyn

Here's how we use the 60-30-10 rule to anchor a white and blue-themed web design (for Stour). Keep your base colour at 60 percent, a secondary colour at 30 percent, then add 10 percent of an accent for contrast. This can give your site a clean, focused look. - 60%: White (in this example) - 30%: Brand colour - 10%: Accent colour for highlights or calls to action The calls to action will stand out with this approach. Have you tried this approach in your design?

Now that the summer break’s winding down (for those of us up north of the equator), it’s a good time to get clear on what you actually want to move the needle on before the end of the year. I’m hearing the same handful of targets from designers and small business owners: - Finally revamping the website - Giving SEO some proper attention - Getting consistent on social media - Training AI content so it sounds like you - Pressing the big scary red button and taking the site live Those are the big hitters. But maybe your autumn focus is something else entirely. What’s the one thing that, if you nailed it before Christmas, would make the biggest difference to your business? Drop it in the comments. I’m curious to see what’s coming up for everyone. I will get back to everyone who leaves a comment with a series of tips and a personalised plan. Cheers, Elwyn

This Google indexing slip-up is surprisingly common for Squarespace users, and I’ve seen it sink great websites before they’ve even had a chance to shine. You can have the best design, the sharpest copy, and the perfect call-to-action… but if Google doesn’t know your site exists, no one’s going to find it. The good news is, the fix is simple: submit your sitemap to Google Search Console and make sure it’s working. Without this, Google is essentially wandering around in the dark, possibly skipping over your most important pages. I’ve lost count of the number of site owners who assume Squarespace handles this automatically. It doesn’t. The process is straightforward once you know where to look. First, grab your sitemap URL (simply add /sitemap.xml to the end of your domain in most cases). Then, head to Google Search Console, verify your site, and paste that sitemap link in. From there, keep an eye on the status—errors or “couldn’t fetch” messages are a sign you need to tweak something. Most importantly, resubmit your sitemap every time you make major changes to your site. This is how you tell Google, “Here’s my content, and I want you to show it.” Without it, you risk staying invisible while competitors move ahead. 1. Finding and submitting your Squarespace sitemap is essential if you want Google to index your pages quickly and accurately 2. Google Search Console isn’t set-and-forget—regular checks keep your site discoverable 3. Resubmitting your sitemap after major updates ensures your newest content gets found faster

This should have been the first message on the group, but you live and learn! Hey everyone! Welcome to our community! This is the place to introduce yourself, share a bit about your background, and let us know what skills you want to develop here. I'll pin this thread to the top so new members can easily find it. You might have noticed that messaging and contacting other members is locked until you reach level 2. This helps us prevent spam and ensures everyone is here to help and learn, not just sell. If you're ready to jump in and lend a hand, the Pixelhaze team and I will be on the lookout to support you and like your posts. I'm really looking forward to hearing your story...