[91] Five Things I'm Judging About Every Website I See 👀

Season two of Think Inside the Square continues! With two decades of web design experience—ten of them focused entirely on Squarespace—I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact five-point checklist I use whenever I review a website. We'll be covering how to audit your homepage copy, optimize your site for mobile visitors using Fluid Engine, declutter your typography, and structure your buttons for maximum impact. Whether your site has been live for years or you're preparing for a new launch, these practical fixes will help you elevate your design and build a polished online presence you can be proud of. Chapters: 00:42 Why your homepage headline needs a strict check (and the robot voice trick) 02:03 How to optimize your mobile experience using Squarespace 7.1 Fluid Engine 03:39 Why font consistency matters and how to avoid the "too many fonts" trap 05:25 Understanding primary, secondary, and tertiary buttons inside Squarespace 06:54 Why your About page shouldn't read like a resume and how to rewrite it for your audience 08:35 A sneak peek at next week's episode covering the biggest Squarespace updates of 2026 Full show notes: https://insidethesquare.co/podcast/91 ---- New to Squarespace? Start here, https://insidethesquare.co/start To learn advanced customization techniques for Squarespace, visit https://insidethesquare.co/beyond For everything else, go to https://insidethesquare.co The accuracy of this content is subject to change, the term “Squarespace” is a trademark of Squarespace, Inc. This content was not approved or endorsed by Squarespace, Inc.