Why you need a Squarespace Circle member

In the world of web design, there’s a difference between "getting a site live" and "building a digital home for your brand."

If you’ve been researching Squarespace for your next project, you may have seen the "Circle Member" badge on designer portfolios (I have one in my site footer!). While Squarespace has its own take on what this means, I want to share a view ‘from the ground’—and explain why working with a Silver-tier Circle Member specifically changes the course of your project.

1. The Luxury of Time:
The 6-Month Sandbox

Standard Squarespace trials last only 14 days. That two-week window can disappear in the blink of an eye!

When you work with a Circle Member, your trial is automatically extended to six months. That gives us plenty of time for the usual to and fro, copy changes, enhancements and tweaks. Even taking time to ‘rest’ with a concept to really take time to think about what you like, and what you don’t like is important.

This is our chance to perfect your strategy, refine your copy, and test your user experience without the pressure of an immediate subscription bill. We launch when it’s ready, not just because the clock ran out.

2. Immediate ROI: The Circle Discount

Building a business and your digital personality is an investment. One of the most tangible perks of our partnership is that I can provide a discount on your first year of an annual Squarespace subscription. In many cases, this discount can cover a portion of my design fee or allow you to upgrade to a higher-tier plan (like Commerce) that provides more tools for your business.

3. The Circle Advantage: Proven Reliability

The Circle program isn't just a badge; it’s a tiered recognition of experience. As a Silver-tier member, I have a documented track record of building and maintaining a significant portfolio of active, successful websites (check them out).

For you, that means stability. It means I’ve encountered the edge cases, I’ve mastered the Fluid Engine, and I’ve built enough sites to know how to translate a complex business requirement into a simple, beautiful interface. You aren’t just hiring a designer; you’re hiring a proven specialist, saving you the time and pain of learning as you go.

4. Access to beta features

Squarespace frequently releases new features in "Beta" to Circle Members before the general public sees them. Whether it’s new scheduling tools, advanced e-commerce updates, or AI-driven design features, I have early access.

By working with a Circle pro, your site is built using the latest technology, ensuring you aren't stuck with a "last year" version of the platform. We build for where the web is going, not where it was. Actually, that’s really the beauty of building a site in Squarespace - it’s not a build once and forget, it’s a constantly evolving platform that allows you (or me as your web designer) to constantly refresh and update as your business needs evolve.

5. A Global Brain Trust

While I am your primary point of contact, I am backed by a community of thousands of the world’s best Squarespace experts. Circle Members have access to a private forum where we troubleshoot complex code, share design inspiration, and solve technical hurdles.

If your project requires a highly specific custom integration or a rare CSS trick, I have a direct line to the collective knowledge of the entire Squarespace professional community.

So what?

Squarespace is an incredible tool, but its true power is unlocked when handled by someone who knows the platform inside and out.

Choosing a Circle Member is about more than just a website. It’s about securing a discount, an extended, free of charge, development window, and the peace of mind that comes from working with an experienced professional.

Ready to build something better? Let’s talk about your project.