About Hot Lizard Designs – Strategic Squarespace Websites for Small Businesses
Meet Kati — Your Squarespace Expert
Founder & Principal Consultant
Hi, I’m Kati. I help small businesses around the world turn Squarespace websites into tools that attract customers, communicate value clearly, and deliver measurable growth.
Since 2013, I’ve built over 500 websites, combining business strategy, research, and design expertise to create sites that are easy to manage, effective for real audiences, and aligned with your goals.
I founded Hot Lizard Designs after seeing too many businesses invest in websites that were confusing, hard to update, or didn’t deliver results. I take a hands-on, personal approach, treating every site as if it were my own so it’s both beautiful and a driver for business growth.
Working with clients globally, I bring a practical, creative perspective to every project, helping businesses connect with their audience while keeping the process straightforward, clear, and stress-free.
The difference? Every decision I make is informed by experience, research, and a focus on outcomes that matter — so your website isn’t just online, it works for your business.
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“Kati from HLD was an absolute dream to work with. I needed help with some Squarespace basics (because I told myself that it's OK to admit you don't know what you're doing!) and Kati delivered. She was kind, easy to chat to, prompt at responding, and most importantly didn't make me feel stupid for not knowing how to do very simple things. I'd recommend Kati to anyone and everyone. I look forward to the day I can work with her again!”
Sam Leaman
Credentials & Recognition
Since day one, Hot Lizard Designs has been committed to empowering small businesses with web design that makes a real difference. This work has been recognized by Squarespace, respected colleagues in the design community, and local business associations - validation that keeps us motivated to serve you with the same care and expertise.
Circle Member
Expert Status
Top Level Designer
Circle Gold Partner
Best Business Owner/Operator Runner Up
City of Wanneroo Business Awards 2021
Digital Pioneer Finalist
City of Stirling Business Awards 2021
Premier Squarespace Web Designer Award
Be Aligned Web Design 2021
Qualifications
MBA (Merit)
University of Liverpool, UK
BA (Hons) European Business Management with Languages
University of Abertay, Dundee, UK
Publications
Attitudes and behaviours of small business owners towards website adoption
ResearchGate (5,000+ reads)
Six tips for thriving in a one-person business
www.smallbusiness.co.uk
Understanding what customers really want
ResearchGate (1,200+ reads)
Achieving performance targets and reducing staff turnover in a not-for-profit organisation
ResearchGate (750+ reads) & Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Management Studies
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you’re launching a new business, rebranding, or finally fixing a website that isn’t working, I’d love to hear about your project. Every project starts with a simple conversation about your business, goals, and whether Hot Lizard Designs is the right fit.