Recently Squarespace released an update tool within the platform, which helps website owners to update their website from version 7.0 to 7.1 without affecting their data.

What's important here is that things like the website structure and information like SEO, orders, sales, customer data, members, domains, and subscriptions all remain intact.

Since its release, we’ve upgraded a fair few websites here at KSD, and we’ve learnt it’s not as easy as it seems, so today I’m sharing the top 11 things to keep in mind when upgrading your Squarespace website from version 7.0 to 7.1.

I am pleased to share that later this week, on Friday 16th February, I will join a brilliant line-up of speakers to participate in The Website Designer Summit, featuring a superstar selection of Squarespace pros!

It’s been said many times before “consistency is key”. It’s a golden rule for numerous reasons and one that deserves to be highlighted. Why you say?... Well because consistency is what creates a repetitive impression. It creates a distinguishable emotion if done correctly, and it can be really really effective.

In fact, consistency is a fundamental element of design and that is why it’s so important.

In this blog post, I’ll be covering: what design consistency is, the value in creating a consistent design, and how to start with designing consistently. I’ve got some great tips lined up so let’s get going...

Design is subjective. There’s no one rule that fits all, but there are common mistakes that can be made in a brand or website design that can be easily avoided and so this article explores the most common design mistakes - covering 5 brand design mistakes and 5 website design mistakes.

Every year, in January, I see those reminders to update your copyright year on the footer of your website. Don’t get me wrong, I remind my clients, and I share that reminder on our socials too.

But this year I got thinking… “There’s got to be a way where the copyright year is automated!?”... And there is!

In this short and sweet video and article, I’m sharing a snippet of code that will automatically update the copyright year on your Squarespace website…

Squarespace is an evolving CMS platform which as you know is Krishna Solanki Designs platform of choice! In the last year, Squarespace has improved so much that their commitment is second to none when it comes to helping business owners and entrepreneurs to sell and stand out online.
In this article, I’ve rounded up the best updates we’ve seen in 2023.

You’re already an established business. You have a brand, and you have decided it’s time for a rebrand. Exciting times ahead!! As exciting as it is, it can also be quite daunting.  I mean you’ve actively taken a positive step towards making an investment, with not only your money, but your time. You want to get this right! It’s important to get it right.

So what’s the next step?…

I’m going to share 5 unmissable tips that you should definitely consider (action!) when preparing for a rebrand….

Connecting Google Search Console to your Squarespace website is a strategic move that can significantly enhance your online presence. Google Search Console is a free service that empowers website owners to monitor, optimise, and troubleshoot their website's visibility in Google search results. By linking your Squarespace site to Google Search Console, you gain access to valuable insights about how Google views your website, which pages are indexed, and potential issues affecting your site's performance in search rankings. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process in five simple steps, ensuring your website is well-equipped for improved search engine visibility.

'Tis the season to be jolly, but for busy business and agency owners, the holiday season can also bring stress. I know first-hand as it’s taken me a while (a good few years) to get to grips with how to balance relaxing with the responsibilities of running a business.

If you own a website or create content online, it's really important to make sure that search engines, especially Google, know about your web pages. This is because it helps bring more natural (a.k.a. organic) and free traffic to your site. While search engines automatically find new content on the web, there are times when you might want to speed up the process for certain web addresses. In this article, we'll show you how to ask Google to check and list a specific URL /web address.

Understanding your website's performance is key to making informed decisions for online success. One of the most powerful tools at your disposal for tracking and analysing user behavior is Google Analytics. While Squarespace simplifies the website creation process, integrating Google Analytics into your Squarespace site manually can provide you with deeper insights into your visitors' actions and preferences. This tutorial will show you how to manually add Google Analytics code into your Squarespace website in 5 simple steps.

Working together on the Growth Ignition rebrand of the visual identity and the redesign and development of the new Squarespace 7.1 website led to being interviewed by Jeremy Brim for The Red Review Podcast.

Over the moon to share that I have made it through as a finalist in the “Business Owner/s of the Year” category at the National Business Women’s Awards 2023.

Attending Squarespace Circle 2023, in New York City, was nothing short of incredible.

Breaky with the Squarespace International team, a Member Workshop day, the main event - Squarespace Circle Day 2023, the atmosphere, the learnings, but more importantly, the people!…

Earlier this year (2023) Google Analytics introduced Google Analytics 4 (GA4).  GA4 gives you, as the website or business owner, access to even more advanced features to track your website analytics and gain better insights into understanding your audience. In all honesty, it can be a bit overwhelming and so in article we’re sharing how to set up Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for your Squarespace website in 6 easy steps.

Over the moon to share I’ll be speaking at the Squarespace UK Circle meetup on Tuesday 5th September 2023 to share my tips and tricks for building a successful Squarespace and visual brand identity design business, along with an incredible line-up of speakers.

Pleased to share that I’ll be joining an exclusive lineup of industry experts to share my agency journey at the 2023 Sookio Bootcamp!

Over the moon to share that I’ve received a personal invitation to attend the Squarespace Circle 2023 event in New York. This comes after the Squarespace Circle Live I did earlier this year (January 2023) to over 200 attendees.

Pleased to share that on 29 June 2023, I will be speaking at an event discussing all the essential things you need to know for an effective and converting website using no or low-code platforms.

Rupa Sudra Bharadva and Vardeep Edwards interview Krishna Solanki on The Courageous Collective Podcast. Sharing how Krishna Solanki Designs (KSD), the small but mighty, Squarespace website design and branding agency started, the challenges faced, the importance of investing in yourself and having a mentor, plus sharing some advice.