Squarespace Tutorial 2025: How to Use Squarespace to Build a Beautiful Website (Beginner Guide)

If Squarespace feels confusing or you’re not sure how to start your website, this blog post is for you. In this Squarespace tutorial for beginners, I’ll walk you through the entire process you need to know to get started from choosing a template to building a beautiful final design.

This includes a full video tutorial, my brand kit, the color palette I used, and the entire finished website so you can follow along at your own pace.

Brand Style Used in This Build

Color Palette

Copy #EAE6DD

Copy #E1CC96

Copy #DA5B37

Copy #412F26

Copy #2D2D2A

Typography

Headings: Lucida Sans Unicode Copy Name

Paragraphs: Bricolage Grotesque Copy Name

If you followed along with the video tutorial, you now know how to build a clean, modern Squarespace website from scratch. If you want more guidance or the full build files, you can download everything above.

If you're exploring Squarespace for the first time, you may also enjoy:

• My Homepage – learn more about me

• My Portfolio – see other full website builds

• My Contact Page – work with me or request custom help

I hope this helps you create a site you’re proud of.

Your Top Squarespace Questions; Answered

• YouTube Squarespace Tutorial

  If you're a beginner, watching a YouTube Squarespace tutorial is one of the easiest ways to understand the platform quickly. I’ve created a step-by-step beginner tutorial that shows you exactly how to build a full website in real time.

  This video walks you through Squarespace basics, layout editing, settings, branding, and launching a polished site, perfect if you prefer a visual walkthrough over written instructions.

• Is Squarespace free?

  Squarespace is not fully free, but it does offer a 14-day free trial where you can build your entire website without entering a credit card. After the trial, you’ll need a paid plan to publish your site, connect a domain, or remove Squarespace branding.

  Plans start at $16–$23/month depending on billing and features.

  If someone just wants to explore designs or layouts, the free trial is usually enough to get started.

• Squarespace website examples

  Squarespace powers thousands of modern websites, from creatives to small businesses to online shops. You can explore Squarespace website examples to get inspired and see what’s possible on the platform.

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