Most Squarespace sites don't need a monthly maintenance plan. Squarespace handles platform updates, hosting, security, and SSL automatically — there's no plugin upkeep or security patching to manage like on WordPress. So the real question isn't whether you need maintenance, it's whether you have time, skill, and willingness to update your own site. In this post, the Squarespace specialists at Agave Studio break down when a monthly maintenance plan actually makes sense, when you're better off without one, and what to look for in a Squarespace maintenance provider if you decide ongoing support is the right call for your business.

When business slows down, the instinct is to cut spending. But SEO is the one investment that keeps working for you long after you've made it. Here's why smart business owners invest in SEO during uncertain times and how it pays off when the market rebounds.

Scammers are impersonating Squarespace designers and contacting their clients with fake compliance audits, security reviews, and urgent platform updates. Here's how the scam works, how to spot a fraudulent email, and what both clients and designers should be doing right now to protect themselves.

Refresh 2025 was one of Squarespace's most significant updates in years. Here's what actually matters from this release and how it affects your website.

Every year web design trends shift, but not every trend makes sense for every business. Here's what's trending in 2026 and how small businesses can use these ideas without losing sight of what actually works.

When you're growing a business, it's tempting to cut costs on your website. But after 10+ years of rebuilding sites for business owners who tried the budget route first, I can tell you: cheap websites almost always cost more in the long run.

Your website looks perfectly acceptable, maybe even beautiful. So why isn't it bringing in leads? Here's what's usually going wrong and how to fix it.

Most service-based businesses get their clients from their local area. If your ideal customers are searching "near me," here's how to make sure your Squarespace site shows up when they do.

More people are skipping Google and asking AI assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity to find businesses for them. If your website isn't optimized for AI search, you're invisible to a growing segment of potential customers. Here's what AIO is and how to get ahead of it.

After over a decade in web design and 100+ websites launched, we went all-in on one platform. Here's why Squarespace is the smartest choice for businesses that want a site they own, can manage, and that actually generates leads.