Squarespace Launchpad for Lawyers
A step by step course on how to create a great website for your practice in one day.
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Introduction
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Section 1: Building a Solid Foundation
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Lesson 1
We’ll help you gather all the necessary content like logos, photos, team information, and written content for your site. We also share suggestions on where to find free stock photos and provide guidance on optimizing your images for the best web performance.
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Lesson 2
Learn how to select and update your website template on Squarespace, edit the header to add your logo, and customize the navigation to suit your practice. You'll start adding content to your homepage, setting the stage for a professional and user-friendly site.
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Lesson 3
Learn how to choose fonts and styles that resonate with your brand and edit them across your entire website for consistency and visual appeal.
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Lesson 4
Make your homepage look polished and engaging. You'll learn to edit content section by section, optimize for mobile devices, and add any necessary sections to enhance user experience.
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Section 2: Expanding Your Website: Footer, About, Contact, and Blog Setup
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Lesson 5
We'll show you all about your footer - what to include, how to make it visually appealing, and ensure it's optimized for mobile devices, as it appears on every page of your site.
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Lesson 6
Craft an About page that reflects your law practice's values and services. Learn what essential elements to include, optimize for mobile viewing, and add professional headshots and bios to personalize your brand.
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Lesson 7
A clean and functional contact page is crucial for client communication. We'll guide you through cleaning up navigation, setting up a contact page with a working form, updating your CTA, and adding essential contact details like maps and information.
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Lesson 8
Even if you're not sure about blogging, understanding how to set up and manage a blog can benefit your practice. Learn the advantages, how to add a blog, brainstorm content ideas, design it attractively, and manage publishing schedules.
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Section 3: Optimizing and Launching: SEO Strategies and Website Deployment
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Lesson 9
Learn the basics of SEO to ensure your website ranks well on search engines. Learn about page titles, descriptions, best practices, utilizing AI tools, updating your favicon, adding social sharing features, and optimizing your site's location for better visibility.
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Lesson 10
Celebrate the completion of your site by learning the final steps to launch it successfully. From setting up billing and subscribing to Squarespace to paying for your domain and finally hitting the launch button, you'll be ready to showcase your practice online.
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