Build Your Art Website on Squarespace
Just 4 years ago, I had NO clue about websites.
I was struggling with my Wordpress site, frustrated,
and avoiding it.
Like many artists,
I just wanted to paint.
I was a “technophobe, too!”
I feel bad for my first website coach, because I was always emailing her saying - “I just spent 8 hours on this SMALL task that should have taken me 10 minutes! AAAGH!”
I was in the “River of Misery” - that place we spent a LOT of time in when we are learning something new.
But I wanted to create something beautiful - a unique home for my art to live online.
And I wanted to easily maintain it myself.
So I embraced the struggle, took classes, and learned. I persevered.
Because I also wanted to help other artists conquer “starving artist” syndrome.
I finally discovered Squarespace, and after a while - this was the platform that allowed me to be creative with my art website - what a concept!
I started blogging, posting my art, and engaging with other humans - artists, collectors, students, galleries - about art. It turned out to be a great tool to keep my art active, alive and moving forward.
So I kept at it, and eventually became a Certified Squarespace Circle Member Designer, a certified Life Coach, and I started my own business as an art & business coach. Now I help artists create businesses they LOVE.
I’ve been planning on creating this class for a couple of years now - and finally Squarespace really upped their game with their Courses platform. It is easy and beautiful to create courses on. I eventually want to teach artists how to create art classes, but first things first.
A basic “Build Your Art Website on Squarespace” Course was my first venture into creating online courses. Its not perfect, but I want to model this process for other artists who want to teach, and build their own sites, teach courses, and more.
This class has
I want to help artists have more financial freedom, and create more things they love in their businesses.
I.
A beautifully designed template
that you can modify any way you wish, or
keep the ready-to-go pages made with artists in mind,
perfect for an art website:
Portfolio/Gallery & Store
About, Commissions Inquiry, Contact,
Blog, Newsletter, and more!
Here are a few websites from myself and my clients: Tom Marks Photo; Dana Alkebu-Lan; Friday Harbor Atelier; Teresa Smith; Shannon Borg; Kim Bruder
II.
I’ll teach you to add your own images & text
20+ simple-to-follow video modules
I’ll walk you through, step-by-step
Stop and start, fun to watch,
Track your progress, take your time
III.
Build an Email List & Newsletter
I’ll walk you through how to create a blog
and email newsletter so you can:
connect with collectors
build an audience
All right in Squarespace (no need to use MailChimp, etc.)
IV.
A 6-month Trial
so you can take your time
before you pay for your Squarespace Subscription and go LIVE
(if you use one of my templates),
since I am a
SQSP Circle Member Web Designer
V.
Ongoing Personal Support
From a
REAL HUMAN ARTIST
I’m your resident expert
I will have your back going forward.
I’ll do a final walkthrough
to make sure everything is set up RIGHT.
1-on-1 coaching, plus my 5-Step Process for creating an art practice you love. In your twelve 50-minute coaching sessions (one every other week for six months), we'll work on whatever issues you are currently addressing, take you to the next level in your goals, and create accountability so you can actually achieve them.
I hope you join me!
If you have questions, I go into more detail here:
If you have more questions, or just want to talk through your goals and thoughts about your website, please don’t hesitate to email me at hello@shannonborg.com.
