From Idea to Launch: What to Expect When Working with a Squarespace Web Designer
Thinking about hiring a web designer to help with your Squarespace site, but not sure what to expect? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing an existing site, working with a Squarespace designer can take the pressure off, save you time, and lead to a more polished, purposeful result.
Step 1: The Discovery Phase
Every great website starts with a conversation. In this initial phase, we’ll get to know each other. I’ll ask questions about your goals, audience, branding, and what you want your site to do—whether it’s booking appointments, collecting donations, or simply making a great first impression.
You might be asked to:
Fill out a short questionnaire
Share your logo, photos, or written content (don’t worry if it’s not ready yet!)
Talk about websites you love (and why)
This is also when we talk timelines, budgets, and how involved you'd like to be in the process.
Step 2: Planning & Proposal
After the discovery chat, you’ll receive a clear proposal outlining:
The scope of the work
A timeline and key milestones
What’s included (and what’s not)
Your investment
Once you're happy and ready to move forward, we’ll get started!
Step 3: Design & Build
This is where your vision starts to take shape. I’ll create a custom design based on your goals, content, and preferences. If you're starting fresh, I may also help with content structure or copy suggestions.
We’ll usually start with a homepage preview, then build out the rest once we’re aligned on look and feel.
Expect:
A clean, on-brand design tailored to your audience
Thoughtful layouts with usability and mobile responsiveness in mind
Smart use of Squarespace features (forms, buttons, donation blocks, etc.)
Step 4: Review & Refine
You’ll get a chance to review the full site and share feedback. This is your time to suggest tweaks—whether it’s a colour, layout, or a sentence that could be clearer.
We’ll go through a round (or two) of revisions until everything feels just right.
Step 5: Launch & Celebrate!
Once you’re happy, we’ll go live! I’ll handle all the behind-the-scenes steps like domain connection, mobile checks, SEO basics, and settings.
Your shiny new website is ready to greet the world 🎉
Step 6: Handover or Ongoing Support
After launch, you’ll receive handover guidance to help you feel confident updating your site. Many clients like to manage things on their own from there—but if you'd prefer ongoing support, we can talk about a maintenance plan too.
You Don’t Have to Go It Alone
Designing a website can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling everything else in your business or organisation. That’s why working with a Squarespace designer can be so helpful—we bring both creativity and clarity to the process, so you can focus on what you do best.
Have a project in mind? I’d love to hear about it.