PIXELHAZE ACADEMY BLOG
We aim to post regular blog posts about Squarespace online training, design software and the latest technology for designers and small business owners. Would you like to guest post or have a topic request? Please contact us here.
The small business SEO guide for 2019
For those who are relatively new to SEO, the subject matter is enormous and ever-expanding. Therefore, my aim in this article is to provide some of the key SEO tips (updated for 2019) for those who know a little about the subject.
Designing Sites in Squarespace 7.1 Workshop
We wholeheartedly recommend that you check out this new course with Becca Harpain, Founder and Code Queen of InsideTheSquare.co. Enroll for just $129 now, and learn how to work with 7.1.
PixelHaze Academy founder Elwyn Davies is featured by Squarespace
We are delighted that Elwyn was asked to feature in the member stories section of the Squarespace Circle website back in July, needless to say he jumped at the chance!
Three ways to install CSS in Squarespace
As the first post in her CSS for Squarespace series, developer Rebecca Harpain provides you with everything you need to get started to install custom code for any bespoke Squarespace template.
Introducing Squarespace Plugins, custom code built by PixelHaze
We are very excited to announce that we have launched a range of Squarespace plugins, and the great news is that they are all free for PixelHaze Academy members.
Office Wellbeing: Is physical activity the health unicorn for everything?
Exercise, physical activity or movement is the closest thing to an all encompassing health unicorn we have. This is easy for someone who is paid to exercise and move to say, like me, and we do our best to say these things, A LOT.
#CoffeeClip006: Add multiple hero sections to your Squarespace website
Today’s coffee clip has been produced to (hopefully) answer a few questions that we have been receiving recently from clients who are looking to add multiple banners (hero units/sections) to their Squarespace website.
Free CSS Button basics course for Squarespace launching later today
Rebecca Harpain (InsideTheSquare) is launching a free css button basics course for Squarespace designers over on her website, InsideTheSquare.co later today. We’d strongly recommend that you check it out.
We welcome Rebecca Harpain to the PixelHaze Academy team!
We are delighted to announce that InsideTheSquare.co founder, Rebecca Harpain, has joined the PixelHaze Academy team as an associate trainer.
#CoffeeClip005: Working with headings in Squarespace
Today's PixelHaze Academy Coffee Clip combines a little HTML background with the more practical application of headers within Squarespace. We cover some of the most important aspects when utilising page headers (how many times they should be used and how they are nested on the page).
CSS Overlapping Logo
In this blog article, I will give you the code you need to create a logo that escapes the confines of its masthead.
Featured Squarespace Plugin: Testimonial Slider
This plugin by SQSPthemes gives you the option of adding a stylish testimonial slider to any page within Squarespace, complete with a thumbnail image to accompany each quote.
#CoffeeClip004: How to take photos for Squarespace banners
Struggling to get your photos to fit website banners, from large desktops to tablets and mobile devices? Elwyn Davies discusses how you can create a brief for a web design photo shoot.
A bucket load of member discounts on the way!
Summer Update: We are delighted to announce that our next Masterclass chapter is almost ready. We have also been in proactive discussions with some of the very best Squarespace developers, designers, content creators and Squarespace custom code developers over the past few weeks…
B2R Office Wellbeing: 6:1 fasting madness
Calorie counting is not a new concept for me. For the past 15+ years I have struggled to keep my weight to a consistent level and have been weighing in at 1-2 stones heavier than my ‘optimum’. To give a little context, I was brought up on a working farm in Mid Wales, with 5 square meals a day…
The Squarespace Mobile App is now available on Android
The Squarespace app for Android beta is ending and version 1.0 will be launching the app to all users in the Google Play Store today. We have had the opportunity to work with the beta version of the app over the past few months and have been very happy with what we have seen.
Effortlessly design your brand with the Squarespace logo creator
Many small business owners who are new to Squarespace (and a fair number of existing Squarespace customers) many have missed the Squarespace logo designer.
The TextExpander giveaway competition has ended!
Thank you for all those who entered the TextExpander giveaway competition.
We hope to announce the results tomorrow (Friday, 19th July). Keep on top of future exclusive giveaway competitions from PixelHaze Academy by signing up to the mailing list (via the website footer).
#CoffeeClip003: Breaking down the key differences between bitmap and vector image formats
Are you new to graphic or web design and need to know when to use bitmap images over vectors (or vice versa)? For today's Coffee Clip, Elwyn Davies discusses the key differences between each file format.
CSS Rollover effects on Squarespace image blocks
Squarespace boasts a variety of tools to help designers construct beautiful webpages, but sometimes custom code is needed to make a webpage truly unique.