A Squarespace site that feels like you
I'm Rachel, a Squarespace web designer based on the English canals, working with small businesses, creatives, and founders across the UK. Fixed pricing, a clear process, and a site you can actually manage yourself after launch.
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why squarespace
The right platform for most small businesses.
Squarespace is my go-to platform for most small service businesses — and for good reason. It's genuinely intuitive, the hosting and security are handled in the background, and when it's designed properly it looks really good. You won't need to call me every time you want to update your prices or add a new photo.
I'll also be honest with you. If you're building a complex ecommerce store with hundreds of products, Shopify will serve you better.
If you need a highly bespoke design with custom interactions and a powerful CMS, Webflow is worth the extra investment. Squarespace sits in a sweet spot, and it's worth being clear on whether that sweet spot is yours before we start.
Selected work
Squarespace sites I'm proud of
A simple process - no surprises
Getting to know your goals
We chat about what you need and whether we're a good fit. No jargon, no pressure.
A clear plan and a fixed price
You get a simple outline of what I'll build and what it'll cost. No surprises.
Design and build
Clean, psychology-led layouts built around how your visitors actually behave, not just aesthetics.
No big reveal - you’re involved throughout
No big reveal. You see it taking shape as we go, so nothing gets to the end and feels wrong.
Launch, handover and you’re in control
Once we're live the site is yours. I'll make sure you know how to manage it.
"She took my basic ideas and brought them to life in a way I couldn't have imagined — and understood the 'why' behind my project."
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packages
Squarespace packages
Fixed pricing, no hidden costs, everything included upfront. Every project includes mobile optimisation, basic SEO, and 30 days post-launch support.
The Foundation
From
£800
2-4 weeks
A single-page Squarespace site built to make a strong first impression. Includes a contact form and 30 days support. Right for businesses that need to exist online cleanly and confidently, without the complexity.
The Full Picture
From
£1400
6-8 weeks
Up to six core pages, home, about, services, contact, and more. Optional blog setup. 30 days support. This is the most common starting point for established small businesses who want a proper online presence.
what's included
- Up to 6 core pages
- Optional blog set up inlcuded
- 30 days post-launch support
Need something different? If you're selling products, I also build Shopify stores. Get in touch and we'll figure out what you actually need, no pressure, just an honest conversation.
faqs
Questions you might have
It varies, a lot. A UK-based freelancers like me typically charge £800–£2,500 depending on the size and complexity of the project. Agencies will go higher. What's worth paying for is someone who thinks about your visitors, not just the visual result, and who'll be there when something needs changing after launch.
For most service businesses, yes. It's well priced (around £13–£21/month for hosting), genuinely easy to manage yourself, and produces professional results when it's designed properly. Where it falls short is complex ecommerce, highly custom interactions, or content-heavy sites that need a serious CMS. For the majority of small businesses I work with, it works.
Better than it used to be. It handles the basics well — clean URLs, mobile responsiveness, SSL included, fast load times. Where Squarespace still lags behind Webflow and WordPress is in advanced SEO controls and schema markup (which affects rich results) unless on a more premium plan. For most small businesses, though, the fundamentals are solid enough to rank well if the content is right.
A single-page site takes 2–4 weeks. A full multi-page site is 6–8 weeks. The timeline depends on how quickly content (text and photos) comes in, that's usually what slows things down, not the design itself.
Still have questions?
Every project is different, if something isn't answered above, just get in touch. I'll get back to you within 24 hours.