Learn Squarespace®
Don’t trial-and-error your way through building your website.
Get jargon-free learning, just for therapists. The answers to your tech woes at your fingertips, in plain language.
You’ve got things to do and clients to see.
You don’t have all dang day to struggle your way through building a site! And tech is not really your thing either.
You need to launch your site and get back to seeing your clients.
(And the 8 million other things you have to do as a private practice business owner!)
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Tell me if this sounds like you…
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You’ve tried using Squarespace before and gave up out of sheer frustration because you couldn’t get it to do what you wanted
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You don’t feel super-confident with tech and you worry about “messing it up”
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You’re overwhelmed with how many options there are in Squarespace and you just don’t know where to begin
You are not alone.
As a former therapist myself, I know exactly what it’s like to be in your position.
And now, having helped so many therapists create successful therapy websites I knew I could create something that could help you get your private practice website set up just right–without the confusion, frustration, or stress.
It doesn’t have to be a struggle!
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What if you could…
Create the website you imagine in your head
Feel confident using Squarespace (and know exactly what to do if you make a mistake
Make changes and updates to your website whenever you need to (without having to pay for a web designer)
Learn all the tricks for how to do things efficiently so you aren’t repeating the same steps a million times
Not have to watch another tutorial that moves too fast or uses confusing terms
Introducing
Squarespace Essentials for Therapists
I’ve taken over 5 years of Squarespace® knowledge and distilled it down to bite-sized, easy-to-follow lessons.
I prioritize teaching tricks and skills that help you feel comfortable and confident using Squarespace, so you don’t feel so worried about “making mistakes".”
Let your natural creativity flow (yes, you have that!) and make a website that is attractive and serves your business day after day.
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Here’s what’s included
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Confidence-boosting tips & tricks to help you feel like a Squarespace Pro
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A Resource Library of 50+ easy-to-follow, made-for-therapists tutorials
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Pre and Post Launch Checklists to help you get your website up without a hitch
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An SEO Primer & Set-Up guide to make sure your site actually shows up on Google
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Practical guidance on getting or moving a domain, and setting up your account with ease
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Forever-access to course updates as Squarespace makes any changes
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What you’ll learn in Squarespace Essentials
Module One: The Basics
How to get comfortable making (and fixing!) mistakes
Where to find what you need inside your site
Customizing the mobile version of your site
Tricks to be efficient and save your work and ideas
Module Two: Domains & Account Setup
How (and when!) to set up your Squarespace subscription
Choosing, buying, or moving a domain
How to password-protect your site
How to make your site live
Guidance on “fine print” pages such as Good Faith Estimate, Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, and Cookies Banners
Module Three: The Resource Library
Pick and choose from over 50 short, easy-to-follow videos based on what you need help with, and return any time you get stuck! Here are some of the most popular topics:
Change your site colors, fonts, buttons, and images
Setting up your site’s menu bar and adding or organizing pages (and how to hide pages while you work on them)
How to add a logo to your site
Design tips for making your sections look balanced and polished
Using all the fun features like accordion blocks, shape blocks, and scrolling blocks
Adding links, downloadable files, and using forms
Module Four: Launch Successfully!
Pre-Launch and Post-Launch Checklists
Our SEO Checklist & Squarespace SEO Set-Up Guide
INVESTMENT
All this goodness
for $99!
Your one-time payment will give you instant access and your course will automatically update when we make changes or additions to the course!
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Hello, I’m Melissa
I’m a former therapist turned web designer for therapists.
Therapists need websites at a greater rate than ever. AND not all therapists (especially those just starting out) have a budget that can bear custom design fees.
I wanted to create a resource that would help therapists:
Avoid long waits for custom design
Feel less intimidated by tech
Be able to create a site that is all their own
Make updates to their site without having to rely on or wait for someone else to do
Kind notes from kind folks.
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“You have helped me to overcome feeling stuck on how to start so I can create a website that is aesthetically pleasing and accessible while it also communicates who I am as a clinician, how to contact me, and how I can be helpful to potential clients. Thank you!”
-- Annie S.
“Melissa made the process of making my website so much smoother than anything I have tried in the past. It was the perfect middle ground of not doing it all on my own but also not having to pay a large sum to have an online presence. It is exactly what I needed at this point in my therapy career.”
--Molly M.
“I am incredibly grateful for Melissa as a resource. Her support lets me focus on the things I'm passionate about and good at while she does her thing behind the scenes to help us shine as therapists to the outside world!”
-- Erin N.
FAQs
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Of course, everyone is different and processes information at a different pace. But we can tell you that we do recommend watching all of the videos in Module One which add up to 1 hour total (when played at normal speed).
To accommodate learning styles, you can slow down or increase the playback speed of videos, or download the transcripts to read.
After Module One you can pick and choose which videos to watch. Videos tend to be between 3-10 minutes (and a small number are as long as 20).
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This is a digital product and as such we do not offer refunds. We strive to make this product high-value for a low price. If you have concerns or feedback please get in touch.
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We don’t offer any guarantees because every person is unique, but I do recommend checking in with yourself about the following:
Do you tend to do well with self-directed learning?
If you are someone who does better with direct support you could consider our consultation services or our membership program, Website Club.
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Yes. If you are using another website builder, this is not the right course for you.
This course only covers the newest version of Squarespace, version 7.1, and focuses primarily on the Fluid Engine Editor (the newest editor as of Summer 2022).
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No. This course only covers Squarespace version 7.1 (released in early 2020) and focuses on the newer Fluid Engine Editor (released in Summer 2022).
Disclaimer
I love Squarespace, and I have used it as a website builder for myself and my clients for many years. However, I am not employed by Squarespace. Squarespace did not ask me to create this, and this is not an official Squarespace product.
“Is Squarespace Essentials right for me?”
This course is for:
Squarespace Version 7.1 only, using the Fluid Engine Editor
If you are using an older version of Squarespace, this course is not right for you!
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This course is a great fit for you if…
You’ve gotten our Free Therapy Website Template and want extra guidance to make it amazing
You started with one of the templates from the Squarespace main page and got stuck making it work for you
You like to DIY and have fun playing with Squarespace, but you want practical tips about launching your site well and getting it seen on search engines
This course is not a good fit if:
You’ve already purchased one of our paid Squarespace website templates. Why? Because this course is included in your purchase of a website template!
You know that you need more 1:1 support and have not had luck with doing self-directed learning in the past
You are in a different field besides mental health or coaching
I know that if you’ve made it this far you’re invested in making the best website for your private practice within your budget. And you may be wondering if this is the right option.
Here’s what I know: Squarespace is an incredibly powerful tool and you can use it to make incredible websites if you invest a little time learning how to use it.
I also know that having a website that looks thoughtful, organized, and polished will bring you more clients. It should work and look great on a desktop or a phone. It should have a consistent, trustworthy feel.
And there’s a lot more that goes into creating that than you would think.
And why should you know how to accomplish all of that on your own? You shouldn’t. Web design is not taught in graduate training programs for therapists, and you have a lot of other stuff to do for your clients and your business.
So, spend an hour watching the first set of tutorials (doesn’t even need to be all at once) and then another hour practicing what you’ve learned. What you will be able to do with that small investment of time, you will earn back so many times over.
People will be more likely to get in touch with you because your website will be a more inviting, user-friendly, and cohesive experience for them.
And your potential clients are who this is all for in the end, right?
Ready to have a website you’re proud to have made yourself?
You can do this. Squarespace Essentials can help.