Build Your Art Website on Squarespace
Just 4 years ago, I had NO clue about websites.
I was struggling with my Wordpress site, frustrated,
and avoiding it.
Like many artists,
I just wanted to paint.
I was a “technophobe, too!”
I feel bad for my first website coach, because I was always emailing her saying - “I just spent 8 hours on this SMALL task that should have taken me 10 minutes! AAAGH!”
I was in the “River of Misery” - that place we spent a LOT of time in when we are learning something new.
But I wanted to create something beautiful - a unique home for my art to live online.
And I wanted to easily maintain it myself.
So I embraced the struggle, took classes, and learned. I persevered.
Because I also wanted to help other artists conquer “starving artist” syndrome.
I finally discovered Squarespace, and after a while - this was the platform that allowed me to be creative with my art website - what a concept!
I started blogging, posting my art, and engaging with other humans - artists, collectors, students, galleries - about art. It turned out to be a great tool to keep my art active, alive and moving forward.
So I kept at it, and eventually became a Certified Squarespace Circle Member Designer, a certified Life Coach, and I started my own business as an art & business coach. Now I help artists create businesses they LOVE.
I’ve been planning on creating this class for a couple of years now - and finally Squarespace really upped their game with their Courses platform. It is easy and beautiful to create courses on. I eventually want to teach artists how to create art classes, but first things first.
A basic “Build Your Art Website on Squarespace” Course was my first venture into creating online courses. Its not perfect, but I want to model this process for other artists who want to teach, and build their own sites, teach courses, and more.
This class has
I want to help artists have more financial freedom, and create more things they love in their businesses.
I.
A beautifully designed template
that you can modify any way you wish, or
keep the ready-to-go pages made with artists in mind,
perfect for an art website:
Portfolio/Gallery & Store
About, Commissions Inquiry, Contact,
Blog, Newsletter, and more!
Here are a few websites from myself and my clients: Tom Marks Photo; Dana Alkebu-Lan; Friday Harbor Atelier; Teresa Smith; Shannon Borg; Kim Bruder
II.
I’ll teach you to add your own images & text
20+ simple-to-follow video modules
I’ll walk you through, step-by-step
Stop and start, fun to watch,
Track your progress, take your time
III.
Build an Email List & Newsletter
I’ll walk you through how to create a blog
and email newsletter so you can:
connect with collectors
build an audience
All right in Squarespace (no need to use MailChimp, etc.)
IV.
A 6-month Trial
so you can take your time
before you pay for your Squarespace Subscription and go LIVE
(if you use one of my templates),
since I am a
SQSP Circle Member Web Designer
V.
Ongoing Personal Support
From a
REAL HUMAN ARTIST
I’m your resident expert
I will have your back going forward.
I’ll do a final walkthrough
to make sure everything is set up RIGHT.
6 months of 1-on-1 coaching (12 sessions - every other week), plus my 5-Step Process for creating an art practice, career and business you love.
I hope you join me!
If you have questions, I go into more detail here:
If you have more questions, or just want to talk through your goals and thoughts about your website, please don’t hesitate to email me at hello@shannonborg.com.
