The Creative Corral
Your go-to resource for building a strategic, effective Squarespace website for your small business.
Here youβll find practical website guidance, clear explanations, and tools designed to help you create a site that actually works β whether youβre DIYing with templates or ready for a custom build. Expect honest advice, real-world examples, and support from someone who understands both the technical side and the realities of running a small business.
How to Build a Website From Scratch
Most business owners donβt struggle because they canβt build a website. They struggle because no one ever explains the process in a clear, logical way. So they open Squarespace (or whatever platform they chose), stare at a blank screen, feel overwhelmedβ¦ and close it again. Letβs change that.
How to Write Website Copy That Converts (Even If Youβre Not a Writer)
When it comes to building a successful website, design is only half the battle. The words on your siteβthe copyβplay a crucial role in turning visitors into customers. But if you're not a writer, crafting compelling website copy can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What should you say? And how do you make sure your message resonates with your audience?
What Is SEO, Why It Matters, and How to Check Your Websiteβs SEO Health
If you've ever heard the word "SEO" tossed around but werenβt totally sure what it meantβor what it has to do with your small businessβyou're not alone. SEO can feel like a techy buzzword thatβs only for big brands or digital marketers. But the truth is: SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is one of the most powerful tools you have to get your business found onlineβand itβs not nearly as complicated as it sounds.
So You Need a Websiteβ¦ But Youβre Not Sure Where to Start
If you're a small business owner, you've probably heard that you need a websiteβmaybe more times than you'd like. But no one really explains what kind of website, how to build it, or where to even begin.
Why Renaming Your Images for Your Website Is a Game Changer for SEOβ¦And How to Do It Right
When building or updating your website, one of the simplest but most overlooked ways to boost your siteβs search engine ranking is right in your photo files β the image filenames.