What are the Official Squarespace Badges?
As a Boy Scout graduates from one level to the next, the joy of receiving a badge is thrilling. The pride that comes with sewing that patch onto your sash is like wearing a medal for surviving a weekend in the woods without TV or internet - a true badge of honor that says, "I can start a fire with two sticks… maybe with a little help from my dad."
We may not be sewing our Squarespace badges onto our website, but we proudly display them. What follows is a brief tale about how our troop achieved its all-star status from Squarespace and what each title means for our current and potential clients.
First, A Brief History
Way back in 2013, under a different moniker, Appear Design set out to build reliable, user-friendly websites for small business owners. Beyond delivering a stellar product, our main goal was to give our clients ownership over their domain names and websites, with the option and freedom to edit their sites in-house. Through three years of trials and tribulations with other website platforms, Appear switched to Squarespace (cue the epiphany music).
Since that pivotal moment, we have immersed ourselves in the Squarespace community. We are proud to be recognized as a Squarespace Circle Member, Squarespace Expert, and Squarespace Authorized Trainer. The transition to Squarespace has not only streamlined our processes but has also empowered our clients.
We can go on and on about Squarespace's benefits (user-friendly, secure, atheistically pleasing, etc.), but today, we want to touch on the Squarespace Badges we display on our site and what that means for our current and potential clients.
Squarespace Circle Member
As a Squarespace Circle member, Appear Design gains access to exclusive benefits designed to support our web design business. These perks include advanced customer care, specialized technical support, early access to new features, and a dedicated community forum for networking and knowledge-sharing. This premium program is tailored to empower web designers with the tools and resources to create stunning websites for their clients efficiently. Joining the Squarespace Circle means being part of a community that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence in web design.
Additionally, as a Squarespace Circle Member, Appear Design can pass on the benefits to new users. By signing up with a domain name and hosting plan through Appear, clients will receive 20% off their first-year plan. Reach out to learn how to receive this exclusive, first-year discount.
Squarespace Expert
To become a Squarespace Expert, individuals must demonstrate extensive experience building websites on Squarespace and have a deep understanding of its features and capabilities. Experts are well-versed in customizing websites to meet clients' unique needs across various industries. They excel in creating visually appealing designs, optimizing site functionality, and providing top-notch customer support. Becoming a Squarespace Expert involves completing the Squarespace Specialist and Squarespace Circle programs, which involve training and assessments. Once certified, experts gain access to exclusive resources, opportunities for collaboration, and recognition within the Squarespace Marketplace and community.
With this seal of approval, Appear Design is acknowledged for our top-level capabilities on Squarespace and the support we provide to our clients. The badge feels like a pat on the back from a company we are proud to represent and work with. To meet the expert behind Appear’s Designs, click here.
Squarespace Authorized Trainer
Squarespace Authorized Trainers are experts in guiding clients through the intricacies of Squarespace, offering valuable insights and practical knowledge to help them achieve their design goals effectively. To accomplish the Authorized Trainer designation, designers must complete Squarespace's training and certification process. Throughout the program, designers must possess an in-depth understanding of the Squarespace platform and its functionalities. With Squarespace’s approval, they can provide comprehensive training sessions to users seeking to enhance their website-building skills.
Being a Squarespace Authorized Trainer signifies a commitment to staying updated on the latest features and trends within the platform, ensuring that clients receive the most relevant and accurate information during training sessions.
Our Authorized Trainer status benefits everyone, even potential clients with an established Squarespace website. We offer training sessions at our hourly rate, and many customers have benefited from this dedicated, one-on-one training session.
As a little kid, the natural world seemed mysterious and sometimes overwhelming. Every rustle in the bushes or creak in the dark was enough to send shivers down your spine. Fast forward to adulthood, and now, the digital world can feel just as daunting. With its endless codes, algorithms, and ever-evolving trends, navigating the digital landscape can make anyone break out in a cold sweat. But much like a scout earning their badges with each new challenge, internet users gradually realize that tackling a Squarespace website isn't all that terrifying. Armed with the right tools and training, managing a website can be as manageable as tying your shoes (although, let's be honest, some coding issues can still tie you in knots).
