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Why Every Business Needs an Email List (And How to Start One)
Wondering if you really need an email list? Learn why email marketing matters, how it compares to social media, and simple steps to start.
Where to Promote Your Offers on Your Website (So They Actually Convert)
Learn how to promote freebies and products on your website using simple, strategic Squarespace features that help boost clicks and conversions.
The Best Platforms for Selling Digital Products in 2026
Compare the best platforms for selling your digital products, from websites and storefronts to marketplaces, courses, and memberships.
Website Pages That Will Increase Your Revenue (and you Should add Today!)
Streamline your site, increase conversion rates AND your income, with these essential website pages you didn't know you needed.
Should you use Squarespace Email Campaigns? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Is Squarespace Email Campaigns enough to grow your biz? Find out everything you need to know and how it compares to other email marketing platforms like Mailchimp, Kit and Flodesk to make the right decision for your biz.
2025 Recap: Simplifying, Supporting & Shifting (Big Cat Creative Style)
Get an inside look at Big Cat Creative’s 2025 recap: the wins, challenges, new templates, add-on pages, services, tech overhaul, team updates, and how we’re simplifying and supporting our community moving into 2026.
How to Leave Etsy and Start a Shop with Squarespace (and why you should!)
Over Etsy's fee increases and looking for an alternative for selling your products online? Here's how (and why) you should start a customized shop with Squarespace Commerce instead.
How to Share Canva Templates
Follow our step by step tutorial to learn how to easily share your Canva designs as Templates with your coworkers or customers on desktop and mobile!
My Complete Client Brand Design Process (Step by Step)
Streamline your brand design process with this step-by-step workflow, client questionnaires, and pro tips for designers and DIYers alike.
Is SEO Dead? A Candid Conversation on AI, Blogging & Squarespace with Henry from SEOSpace
Why SEO still matters in 2025—and how to make it work on Squarespace. A candid chat with SEO Space’s Henry Purchase about AI, blogging, and ranking.
An Unconventional Guide to Naming Your New Business
Struggling to name your new business? This guide helps creatives and entrepreneurs find biz name ideas, an available domain, and a to-do list for starting a business.
When to Hire for Your Web Design Business (&Who to Hire First)
Wondering when it’s time to expand your web design business? Find out when to hire your first team member, who to hire, and whether to choose a contractor or employee.
How to Price Your Web Design Services & Templates with Confidence
Struggling with pricing? Learn how to price yourself as a web designer, set pricing structures, and determine how much to charge for your website templates!
How to Get Your Squarespace Website on Google: A 5-Step Guide
Learn the proven 5-step method to boost your Squarespace website’s Google rankings and visibility, according to an SEO expert.
Everything You Need to Know to Create Freebies That (actually) Grow Your Email List
Ideas for how to create irresistible freebies that attract the right audience, grow your email list, and boost engagement with strategic sharing strategies.
Big Cat Creative’s Year in Review: 2024 Highlights
exciting launches, and branding refresh. See how we’ve evolved and what’s on the horizon!
Biggest Business Lessons I Learned in 2024 (& tips on how to avoid my mistakes!)
From hiring hiccups to embracing imperfection, these business lessons will help you learn and avoid common small business mistakes!
How to Attract Clients and Grow your Business on Instagram: A Guide for 2025
Discover 6 key elements for your Instagram strategy as you head into 2025! Focus on engagement, authentic connection, and quality branded content to turn followers into clients through seamless Instagram and Squarespace integration.