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Custom Squarespace
website design

A brand new site, or a redesign of the one you’ve got. Either way it’s a bespoke, high-performing Squarespace website, built from the ground up. For brands across the UK, US and beyond, I turn ideas into a fully optimised, beautiful online presence.

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Websites built

250+

  • Platinum Partner
  • 50+ five-star reviews

Sound familiar?

Starting from nothing is one reason to book a build. These are the others. If any of them sound familiar, a redesign can unlock your website’s full potential while keeping your content and progress intact.

  • Your current site feels outdated or no longer reflects your brand
  • You want to improve performance, speed or the overall experience
  • Visitors aren’t converting into leads or sales the way you hoped
  • Your business has shifted direction, or you’ve launched new offers
  • You feel limited by your current design or template
  • Your agency charges a fortune for tiny updates, and is slow to make them

So why do you need this?

Under four minutes, straight from me: my design philosophy, why I build on Squarespace, the kinds of businesses I work with, and what to expect when we work one-to-one, from first call to launch.

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Over 250 Squarespace websites built

(and counting!)

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Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner and Squarespace Marketplace ExpertView my Squarespace partner profileNick Croce, Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner

Built by a Platinum Partner

If you’re a founder or small business owner with an outdated site, a DIYer who launched quickly but now wants a polished look, or part of a team after a more conversion-focused design, this is for you. It’s also a great option if you’re frustrated by template limitations and want more flexibility.

Squarespace website designer for the whole of the UK

  • Vetted Squarespace Expert

    Platinum is the top tier of Squarespace’s Circle partner programme. It means a designer has built a significant number of sites and has been vetted by Squarespace directly.

  • 250+ sites and counting

    More than 250 websites launched for entrepreneurs, creatives, SMEs and agencies, so very little on the platform is new to me.

  • Money off your subscription

    Working with a Platinum Partner can unlock 20% to 25% off your first year’s Squarespace subscription.

What’s the damage?

Fair question. No “price on application” here: a starting price to build it and own it, or a monthly one if you’d rather I ran it.

Custom Squarespace build

From £3,000 / one-time fee

Recommended if you want full control and ownership of your website, for a one-time fee.

  • Full control and ownership of the site
  • One-time fee, quoted per project
  • E-commerce, blogging and newsletter features
  • Training, so you can update it yourself
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Design by Ency

Bespoke website build

Custom design
Included
Layout & structure
Included
Mobile responsiveness
Included
UX & navigation
Included
SEO basics baked in
Included
Training & handover
Included
Monthly fee
None.
Who runs the site
You do. I train you.
Timeline
Usually 3 to 6 weeks.

TotalFrom £3,000

What’s included

  • Custom design

    Designed around your brand and built from the ground up. Never a template with your logo dropped in.

  • Layout & structure

    Pages restructured to improve flow and presentation. I never use templates, so a redesign gets a completely fresh look and feel.

  • Brand visuals

    Fonts, colours and imagery brought together for a cohesive look.

  • Mobile responsiveness

    So your site performs on every device, especially phones, because that’s where most of your visitors will be looking.

  • UX & navigation

    Browsing that’s simple and intuitive. No guesswork: it’s obvious where to go and what to do next.

  • SEO review

    Redirects, meta data and page titles, so a redesign keeps the rankings you’ve earned.

  • Performance

    Faster speed and smoother load times. I avoid heavy, unnecessary code and build to Squarespace’s strengths.

  • Training & handover

    Onboarding and post-launch support, so you feel confident managing your new site.

usually 3 to 6 weeks

How the build works

A clear, collaborative process from start to finish. You deal with me at every stage, so nothing gets lost in translation.

  1. Step 1 of 3

    Onboarding

    Book a discovery call to talk through your vision, what the site needs to do, and whether we’re the right fit for each other.

  2. Step 2 of 3

    Design & development

    Once we’ve agreed the scope and you’ve accepted the proposal, the build begins: custom design, layouts and features, shared with you as it takes shape.

  3. Step 3 of 3

    Handover

    When you’ve approved the finished website, it goes live and you get bespoke handover training, so you feel confident running it yourself.

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Real support, real results

Arta’s Flowers website designed by Design by Ency
Squarespace Redesign

Arta’s Flowers

+50% increase in online orders

Arta’s Flowers in Liverpool had outgrown its DIY site: a big catalogue, confusing navigation, and customers picking the wrong delivery option. I redesigned it with refreshed branding, clearer navigation, postcode-based delivery and a simpler back end. Within months, online orders were up 50 percent with far fewer delivery issues, and it keeps running smoothly as the business grows.

Negative Emissions Platform: the new homepage designed by Design by Ency
Negative Emissions Platform: the old homepage, before the rebuild
Ground-up rebuild

Negative Emissions Platform

3 strategic pillars, finally clear

We rebuilt NEP’s website from the ground up, turning a cluttered site into a clean, modern, mission-led platform. The new design clarifies their message, highlights three strategic pillars, and gives initiatives, policy, funding, demand and community engagement a structured home.

What clients say

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“Nick built the Waters Agency website, and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He quickly understood what we wanted to achieve and translated it into a polished, professional site that reflects our brand brilliantly. He was creative, responsive and straightforward to work with throughout the entire process. The website has continued to run smoothly since launch, and Nick has always been helpful whenever we’ve needed support. A talented designer and a genuinely great person to work with.”

Declan WatersDeclan WatersLondon, UK

“We’ve had an outstanding experience working with Nick. From day one, he brought a level of care, precision, and creativity that’s hard to find. He quickly understood what we were trying to achieve and consistently delivered high-quality work — on time, with great communication throughout. Nick doesn’t just build websites; he solves problems, adds value, and genuinely feels like part of the team. We’re genuinely thrilled with the results and look forward to working with him again. Highly recommend!”

Patrick SmithPatrick SmithManchester, UK

“Nick was fantastic to work with. He finished the work well before the scheduled deadline, and he was more than available for any questions/assistance with the site edits. He's fast to respond, and can help with step-by-step instruction for anything that you are unfamiliar with. He provided instructional videos, and continued support after the job is done. Highly recommend Nick as a site developer.”

Andrew ThompsonAndrew ThompsonCalifornia, USA

“Unhesitatingly recommend Nick! He absolutely knocked our project out of the park. From start to finish, he was collaborative, communicative, and incredibly knowledgeable about Squarespace. He was proactive, responsive, and genuinely invested in the project's success. We look forward to working with him again in the future.”

Jason LetteboerJason LetteboerBrighton, UK

“I highly recommend Nick, it was an absolute pleasure to work with him. I had previously engaged a different company to complete our website and had been disappointed with the outcome. Nick was able to built exactly what we wanted, adding some of his own flair - which ended up being our favourite parts of the website! During the design process Nick understood our vision well, he took on board all of our feedback and was able to implement it quickly. He is very professional and provided short videos to explain the development of the site at each stage which was helpful. We would definitely work with Nick again.”

Rachael LewisRachael LewisHighgate, AU

“I'm thrilled with the work Nick did on our website. He took our vision and turned it into a stunning website that truly reflects our brand. He was friendly, responsive, and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the final result. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for top-quality web design work. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!”

Haley SpringerHaley SpringerFlorida, USA

Good questions, straight answers

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Custom Squarespace build or Managed-For-You: which is right for me?

Go for a custom Squarespace build if you want full control and ownership of your website, a one-time fee, and features like e-commerce, blogging or newsletters. If you don’t need your website built on Squarespace, and you’d simply like a site that’s completely looked after for you without being as feature heavy, the Managed-For-You Website is likely the better fit. We’ll settle it on the first call.

Do I need to start from scratch?

Not necessarily. In many cases I can refresh your existing website while keeping your current content and structure. If the site is outdated, cluttered or built on an older platform version, a clean build can be the better option. We’ll decide together based on your goals.

Can you redesign my site without losing content?

Yes. All your existing content, including pages, blog posts, images and text, is preserved and moved into the new design. The goal is a fresh, modern look without disrupting your content or your hard-earned SEO.

Can I change my Squarespace template during a redesign?

Yes. All Design by Ency projects are custom built from the ground up, giving me complete freedom to change your template and rebuild your site to your exact requirements. With Squarespace 7.1 there are no templates in the old sense: every site is built custom, so we can design freely and add extra features with custom HTML, CSS or JavaScript if needed.

How long does a redesign take?

A typical redesign takes around 3 to 4 weeks. It depends on the size of the site, the level of change, and how quickly content and feedback come back. Smaller sites can sometimes be done in 1 to 2 weeks.

Will a redesign affect my SEO?

Handled correctly, a redesign should improve your SEO rather than harm it. I carefully manage page titles, meta descriptions, URL structures and redirects so you keep your rankings while the site gets faster and better on mobile.

Can you update my branding during the redesign?

Absolutely. A redesign is the perfect opportunity to refresh your branding, whether that’s updating colours, fonts, logos or imagery. I’ll ensure your new website reflects your updated brand identity while keeping your business consistent and professional across all platforms.

Want a Squarespace site built properly, once?

A custom Squarespace build from £3,000, designed around your brand and handed over with training. One designer from the first call to launch, and no agency in between.

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