Get the most from this course by joining our free Pixelhaze Academy Membership (we are going to be adding additional tutorials and resources over the next 1-2 months):
https://pixelhaze.academy/membership
Also feel free to get in touch if this video has helped you!
NEW SKOOL COMMUNITIES FOR DESIGNERS, MARKETERS & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
I am launching new communities to help you solve your biggest headaches when building your website, creating professional designs or using AI for your business.
If you would like to find out more, you can join the waitlist here:
https://community.pixelhaze.academy/interest
Check Out Square Forge, our Squarespace Template Builder: https://squareforge.net
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This video, hosted by Elwyn Davies from Pixelhaze Academy, serves as a comprehensive tutorial on building professional websites using Squarespace and the custom-built toolkit, SquareForge. Elwyn walks you through the entire process, from initial content planning and creating wireframes on a chalkboard to finalizing designs using Squarespace.
Key sections include detailed steps on setting up templates, adjusting styles and fonts, and integrating various content blocks. The video emphasizes rapid prototyping, customization, and leveraging community support for ongoing projects.
Elwyn also showcases the practical use of AI tools like ChatGPT for content generation and editing.
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00:00 Introduction to the Mini Course
01:15 Overview of the Web Design Beginners Course
02:42 Understanding the Web Design Pathways
03:08 The Website Blueprint Process
04:49 Diverse Starting Points for Web Designers
09:23 The Bullet Point Brief
17:40 Traditional Web Design vs. Website Builders
19:11 Advantages and Limitations of Traditional Web Design
22:23 Benefits and Drawbacks of Website Builders
42:08 Creating a Bullet Point Brief with AI
46:27 Pasting and Formatting Content
47:50 Creating the About Us Page
48:44 Generating Team Profiles
49:37 Designing the Logo and Style Guide
51:03 Compiling the Final Brief
53:21 Prioritizing Website Content
54:24 Understanding Content Tiers
59:15 Designing the Homepage Layout
01:04:04 Wireframing the Website
01:12:18 Building the Website in Squarespace
01:34:50 Building the Header and Sections
01:35:09 Tweaking the Layout and Spacing
01:36:18 Adding Statistics and Quotes
01:37:37 Service Breakdown and Call to Action
01:39:29 Final Touches and Footer
01:41:28 Font and Color Adjustments
01:43:43 Creating and Using Icons
01:53:42 Handling Support and Community
02:05:27 SquareForge Introduction and Benefits
02:07:49 Using SquareForge for Rapid Prototyping
02:26:42 Editing Section Colors and Shapes
02:27:33 Customizing Layouts with SquareForge
02:29:02 Finalizing Footer and Site Structure
02:29:44 Introduction to SquareForge and Tutorial Overview
02:31:03 Building a Bakery Website Template
02:32:50 Choosing Colors and Fonts
02:35:03 Selecting and Customizing Hero Sections
02:37:51 Adding Content Blocks and Testimonials
02:40:47 Final Adjustments and Review
02:55:49 Conclusion and Next Steps
