The Basics

Chapter 2 Lessons

Making changes to your website

Web design is an art that requires a delicate balance between space and content. The white space, akin to the walls of a room, is just as crucial as the furniture within. It’s not merely an empty area but a powerful design tool that can significantly enhance user experience and website aesthetics.

Envisioning your website as a carefully curated room may help put things into perspective. Every piece of furniture serves a purpose; the same goes for each element on your webpage. However, remember that not every space needs to be filled – white space is vital for balance and clarity.

CHAPTER 2 LESSONS

Learn how to drive

It’s time to take control of your website and hop in the drivers seat.

Before we shift this thing in drive, let’s start by taking a tour of your Squarespace accounts dashboard.

quick yt vid for sign in / Accounts dashboard + page edit

Accounts Dashboard

Before we get to technical, in this Lesson we will look at the basic overview of your Accounts Dashboard.

Start by logging into your Squarespace account, once you are on the Accounts dashboard, click on your website.

Now that you are signed in to your websites “back end” the possibilities are endless.

In this next section we’ll learn how to modify pages, add new products and analyze performance.

Website Pages

To Browse the back end of all your Pages click on the Website tab.

Your Pages will be separated in two folders, the Main Navigation and the Unliked pages. Moving your pages from one folder to another will change the flow of your website.

To dive into one of your pages, select the desired page and click edit.

This is where you can make changes, update your images or just let your creativity loose.

When making changes, remember to review them both the Desktop & Mobile view (backend).

Once you have saved your changes, double check your page on the front end of your website (www.website.com) to make sure you are happy with your work :)

*** Click here for an INdepth page / design ediiting Lesson here.

quick yt vid for product edit / Analytics overview

Your online store

Let’s check into the money maker. This is how you can modify your online store and products / services within.

In the back end of your website, select your online store. (has a shopping cart)

Checking in to your products / services by selecting all.

From here you can focus in on one of your products and update the description, photos, price and more.

To focus on your online store zoom out and hover over the right side of your screen and click edit. In the top right select Edit section to modify the look and feel of your tore.

Here you will be able to make decisions and adjust the spacing, numbers of columns, Images spect ratio, text alinement and more.

To check into your sales / orders zoom back out and click back in your accounts dashboard.

From the main navigation, under “website” select “Commerce”.

Track your recent orders and dive into any order detail. Here you will be able to make fulfill orders, make internal notes, create discounts and more.

*** Click here for an INdepth Online Store Lesson

Pobodies Nerfect

As we dive into the intricacies of web design and website management, approach this journey with confidence. Don't be afraid to experiment, ask questions, try new things, and yes, make mistakes along the way. Because it's through these experiences that we gain knowledge, refine our skills, and ultimately, create something truly remarkable.

How is your website doing? Track your progress in your analytics section of your website.

Track your traffic, engagement and Sales. Stay on top of your websites performance.

Take notes of its daily performance and check in how your marketing efforts / social media pots impact your visits.

Learn what works for you and your audience by paying attention to Analytics.

This a very powerful tool to grow your business.