5 Reasons to Choose Squarespace for Small Business Websites
With so many website platforms available, choosing the right one for your business can feel overwhelming. With over 10 years of experience in web design, we confidently recommend Squarespace to all our clients at Hot Lizard Designs - and here’s why.
Squarespace is reliable, easy to use, and affordable, making it perfect for small business owners who want a professional online presence without technical headaches.
Here are the 5 main reasons I use Squarespace for all client websites:
1. Built-In Features That Make Running Your Business Easier
Squarespace websites are fully mobile-responsive (they look great on every device) and include unlimited storage and bandwidth - ideal for showcasing videos, blogs, and online stores.
Some of my favourite built-in integrations:
✅ Take restaurant reservations with OpenTable
✅ Feature podcasts, music, or videos - you can even embed SoundCloud and YouTube
✅ Send newsletters with built-in email campaigns
✅ Accept payments via Stripe or PayPal
For small businesses, these features mean you can run everything from one platform - no expensive third-party add-ons.
2. Simple and User-Friendly
Squarespace is intuitive, even if you’re not tech-savvy. After a quick demo, most of our clients feel confident editing text, changing images, or writing blog posts themselves - many even tell us it’s easier than WordPress!
✅ Drag-and-drop editing makes updates fast
✅ Live preview shows changes instantly before publishing
✅ Optional hourly support from Hot Lizard Designs if you’d rather we handle updates for you
3. Straightforward Pricing with Flexibility
Squarespace’s hosting plans are simple and transparent, whether you need a basic brochure site or a full online store with Xero accounting and label printing.
✅ Upgrade or downgrade anytime, with pro-rated charges or refunds
✅ Discounts for annual plans
✅ As a Squarespace Circle Member, my clients get 20% off hosting for the first year (conditions apply - ask me for details)
4. Peace of Mind – No Plugins, No Stress
Unlike WordPress, where you constantly need to update plugins and worry about security patches, Squarespace handles all updates automatically.
✅ SSL security certificate included in every plan
✅ No risk of broken plugins or outdated themes
✅ Reliable and secure hosting - one less thing to worry about
5. SEO-Friendly and Loved by Google
Squarespace is built with SEO best practices in mind, helping your website rank well in search engines. It also integrates with Google Analytics and has built-in analytics to track visitor behaviour.
✅ Optimise page titles, descriptions, and URLs easily
✅ Share content directly to social media to attract more visitors
✅ Track what’s working so you can grow your traffic over time
Ready for a Professional Squarespace Website?
At Hot Lizard Designs, we specialise in creating beautiful, fast, and affordable Squarespace websites for small business owners. Whether you need a brand-new site or a redesign, we’ll help you every step of the way.
✅ Book your free consult today – let’s build a website that works as hard as you do!