What to Look for in a paid Squarespace template
Are you considering purchasing a Squarespace template?
If you are considering a paid template for your Squarespace website, chances are you may have been a tad overwhelmed at all the choices out there. There is no shortage of options, plus how are paid templates for Squarespace different from free templates? Do you even need a template? Yes, there is a lot to consider, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Let’s take a look at the main considerations for purchasing a paid Squarespace template. If you have thought about saying yes to the Florence template, hopefully this will help you determine if it’s the right fit for you.
Design and Style
This may go without saying, but design is a huge consideration when shopping for a paid template for your Squarespace site. It’s of course important that you like the design and style of the template, but also that the design and style appeal to your ideal clients. Although branding elements, such as the color palette and fonts, can easily be changed, you want to make sure the overall look and feel of the design works for your audience.
With its elegant and sophisticated style, the Florence template is built for go-getter female entrepreneurs who value exceptional service. If that sounds like your vibe, then you will love this template.
Ease of Use
Not all paid templates are created equal when it comes to ease of use. Some templates feature external design elements from Canva or Photoshop, so it’s important to understand what is required outside of Squarespace in order to fully utilize the template design. For example, if a template requires you to edit Photoshop files, but you don’t have access to Photoshop or you don’t know how to use Photoshop, then you probably shouldn’t buy that template.
If you aren’t super familiar with Squarespace (or it’s been a while since you’ve used it), you want to make sure you have access to tutorials and guides on how to customize the site as well as what you need to do to launch. Of course, with the Florence template, you get access to step-by-step tutorials as well as a comprehensive launch guide to make sure you have everything you need to go live without going crazy.
Your Needs
One major differentiating factor among templates is the industry for which they are created. A photographer will have different website needs than an e-commerce site which will have different needs than a course creator. That’s why one of the first questions for all of my clients is, “What do you want your website to be able to do?”
Artists and photographers need a portfolio, while a copywriter may want to prioritize having a blog included. Think about your business and what you need from your website. Then, of course, make sure the template you purchase will meet those needs.
The Florence template was created specifically for female service providers. So, if that’s you, this is the perfect template for your needs. Complete with seven pages, including a blog, portfolio/case studies, and a 404 error page, the Florence template covers all the bases.
Support
Although most templates are designed to make the process of launching a website both affordable and simple, you may at times need some additional support or have questions you need answered. The level of support can vary widely, whether it’s email support, group calls, or help guides, so read the fine print. As part of your Florence template purchase, free support through Slack is included. Slack is a quick way to get answers to you right away and you can also see answers to other questions people have asked. You’ll never be left high and dry without answers to your questions.
If the Florence template sounds like the right fit for you, grab yours today! You’ll be one step closer to launching the site of your dreams.
