Custom Squarespace Website Design
Your website is often the first thing a potential client sees.
Make sure it says the right things.
A new website is an opportunity to get the foundations right from day one.
Clear messaging, purposeful structure and a custom design that builds credibility, guides visitors towards an enquiry and gives your business room to grow.
Every website is personally designed by Kati, a Perth-based Squarespace Expert with more than 10 years’ experience and 500+ websites launched for businesses across Australia, the US and the UK.
Official Squarespace Expert
10+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
500+
WEBSITES DESIGNED WORLDWIDE
180+
5* REVIEWS ACROSS PLATFORMS
Is this the right website service for you?
This service may be the right fit if:
You’re launching a new business and want to look professional from day one
You’ve built an established business offline and now need a professional online presence
You need help turning your knowledge and services into clear website content
You want the strategy, copy, design and technical setup handled in one place
You need a professional website delivered within a clear timeframe
You want to own and confidently update your website after launch
Already have a website?
If it is built on Squarespace 7.1, explore the Squarespace Redesign service.
If you’re moving from WordPress, Wix, Google Sites or Squarespace 7.0, see Website Migration.
Start from scratch.
Build something that converts.
Launch
Everything you need to launch professionally on one strategically structured page. Provide your logo and domain name, then complete a tailored questionnaire—I’ll handle the copywriting, imagery, design, setup and launch.
- Tailored questionnaire to capture your business, services and ideal clients
- Full website copywriting and professional stock imagery
- Custom one-page design with five to six structured sections
- Responsive desktop and mobile design
- Enquiry form, social links and domain connection
- On-page SEO foundations and Google Search Console setup
- Two revision rounds, 30-minute training and 14 days of support
- Flexible structure ready to expand with additional pages
Growth
A complete multi-page website for established or growing businesses creating a professional online presence for the first time, with dedicated space for multiple services, audiences or locations.
- Website strategy and up to eight custom-designed pages
- Dedicated pages for key services, audiences or locations
- Content planning and copy development across agreed core pages
- Professional stock imagery across agreed core pages
- Responsive desktop and mobile design
- Enquiry form, domain connection and on-page SEO foundations
- Blog or portfolio setup
- One standard booking, CRM or client-management integration
- Two revision rounds, one-hour training and 14 days of support
Need something beyond these packages?
E-commerce, memberships, online courses, advanced integrations and larger websites can all be individually scoped. You’ll receive a clear fixed-price proposal before anything begins.
Not sure which option is right for you? That’s exactly what the initial call is for.
What Our Clients Say
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“Thank you so much for an amazing job. Our vision was captured straight away which made it so easy and stress free. We have had 3 enquiries through the Nofra Klinik website already!! So thank you so much for your expertise!”
Joanna Bell
Nofra Klinik, Australia
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“Kati has done an amazing job creating my new business website. From the first conversation with Kati she put my mind at ease about the process, and explained clearly what I needed to do from my end. The turn around was fast and my new website was live so quickly. The end result is fantastic, and I have received many positive comments from my clients. I absolutely love the website and only wish I had of contacted Kati sooner :-)”
Donna Lohmeyer
Sydney Aquanatal, Australia
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“WOW. Kati said she could do it, and she DELIVERED... she has a creative and clever eye. This was fantastic. She made this easy with quick turn around time. She offered suggestions I didn't even know were possible. No, she isn't the cheapest person. Yes, worth every cent.”
Jeni Rulon
intheZing, USA
Built around what your business actually needs.
Whether you need a straightforward service website or a site with booking, resources or business integrations, everything is considered as part of the wider customer journey and clearly defined in your project scope.
Strategy Comes First
Every project begins with a discovery call to understand your goals, audience and services. Your website is then structured around how potential clients find information, build trust and decide to enquire.
Custom Design with Personality
Your website will be designed to reflect your business, brand and the clients you want to attract. Clean, professional and distinctly yours - without looking like every other Squarespace site.
Mobile-First Design
Desktop and mobile layouts are individually considered so your website looks polished and remains easy to navigate across phones, tablets and larger screens.
SEO Foundations Built In
Your website will include clear page structures, optimised page titles and descriptions, appropriate heading hierarchy and properly prepared images. It will be structured so visitors and search engines can understand what your business offers.
Built to Scale
Add new pages, services, blog posts or functionality as your business develops. Your website will be organised with future expansion in mind, so you won’t need to start again every time something changes.
Training & Ongoing Support
You’ll receive personalised training so you feel confident managing your website after launch. Prefer to stay hands-off? Ongoing support is available whenever you need it, with no compulsory maintenance contract.
The Process
STEP 1
Strategy & Planning
Your project begins with a discovery call to map your goals, audience and website structure. You’ll then receive a clear scope, timeline and fixed-price quote. A 50% deposit secures your project slot.
STEP 2
Design & Build
Your website is custom designed, carefully considered across desktop and mobile, and organised around clear visitor pathways. You’ll receive a private preview link to review and provide feedback before anything goes live.
STEP 3
Refinement & Launch
Two revision rounds are included. Once the website is approved, it is launched and final checks are completed, followed by your training session and 14 days of post-launch support.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Launch package is delivered within 7 days. The Growth package within 2 weeks. Custom projects are scoped individually — you'll receive a clear timeline before work begins.
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Generally: your logo, brand colours, any existing content or copy, and images if you have them. Not sure what you have? We'll walk through it and advise on anything missing.
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Yes. Launch includes complete copywriting for your one-page website based on the information provided through your tailored questionnaire.
Growth includes content planning and copy development across the agreed core pages. The exact copy allowance will be clearly defined in your project proposal.
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Each project includes up to two revision rounds during the design phase. This ensures we can refine the design together while keeping the project timeline on track.
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Squarespace provides a secure, reliable platform that's easy for business owners to manage themselves. It allows you to update content, add pages, and manage your site without needing ongoing developer support.
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No compulsory HLD maintenance contract is required. Your Squarespace website subscription and domain renewal are separate ongoing costs paid directly to the relevant provider. Any paid third-party software or integrations will be identified before the project begins.
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Absolutely — that's by design. You'll receive a personalised training session and your site is built so you can manage it confidently. We are also here if you prefer someone else to manage it for you.
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No problem. We'll scope exactly what you need and provide a clear fixed-price quote after the strategy call.
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It means Squarespace has officially recognised Hot Lizard Designs as an expert designer with a proven track record of high-quality builds. Gold Partner status gives clients access to exclusive hosting discounts and means your site is built by someone Squarespace itself trusts.
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“THANK YOU so much Kati for the wonderful work you have done for me. The website looks AMAZING and I am so excited to share it with everyone!!! You have transformed the face of my business and I am so proud of the website now. You made the process so easy and seamless for me …. I can't thank you enough for that!”
Mukami Ireri
Galleria Art Studio, Australia
Were you this excited when your website launched?
Our clients were.
A new website should feel like genuine progress - not another complicated project you have to manage.
From your first discovery call through to launch, the process is clear, collaborative and personally handled. You’ll always know what’s happening, what’s needed from you and what comes next - no technical jargon, no unnecessary overwhelm and no being passed between different people.
Most clients finish our first call excited about what their new website could become. By launch day, they have something they’re genuinely proud to put in front of their customers.