FAQ
Here are questions that seem to get asked the most! If you can’t find the answer to a question you have, you can email Katherine at hey@designingtherow.com.
Here are questions that seem to get asked the most! If you can’t find the answer to a question you have, you can email Katherine at hey@designingtherow.com.
Designing the Row is a website DESIGN agency (hence the name). So while we don't write FOR you, we have various resources and prompts to help you create the copy for your website.
We think logos are optional. So, that's up to you! If you don't have a logo, we DO recommend you have a font that is specific to your brand name that acts as your logo.
Don't worry, we'll work with you to pick your website color palette. And dare we say, it's a fun and easy process!?
Yes we do. We recommend integrating MemberSpace or using the built-in Squarespace Member Area tool. We can discuss which is best for you once you apply for the Custom Client Experience.
The majority of DTR clients are using MailChimp... mainly because it's free to start building your list and integrates nicely with Squarespace.
SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. There are many SEO techniques that we will implement as we put your website together.
There are several ways you can go about getting a new domain name if you don’t already have one. While it’s totally fine to go through a 3rd party like GoDaddy, NameCheap, Network Solutions, etc. to get a domain name, we recommend getting your new domain name through Squarespace. BUT, wait for Designing the Row to help you do this so you can get your domain name free for a year. To do this, Designing the Row will start your Squarespace website account (so you can get 20% off Squarespace pricing) and then once you pay to upgrade your Squarespace account, you will be offered a domain name free for a year (offered with Squarespace's annual plan only).
If you already have a domain name, you do not have to transfer the domain name to Squarespace to have a Squarespace website (unless you’re unhappy with your current domain name provider). Designing the Row will help you edit the Advanced DNS (Domain Name System) settings to “point” your domain name to Squarespace. This is very common.
Yes! Once your domain name is connected to your Squarespace website, you/we can create your Google Workspace account directly through Squarespace (there is an extra charge per email address).
Squarespace is an all-in-one website design platform that offers design templates, website hosting, e-commerce, analytics, and more.
Squarespace has various plans, so your cost will depend on your site needs. You can check out Squarespace pricing plans here.
A lot! Website hosting, a free custom domain name (if paid annually), SSL Security, Unlimited Bandwidth and Storage, SEO features, Mobile-Optimized Websites, Customer Support, Basic Website Metrics, and more.
When you pay Squarespace, you’re paying for hosting. That means, if you have a current hosting plan elsewhere, you will no longer need that to support your website after switching to Squarespace.
Katherine Forbes (DTR's founder) is a Squarespace Expert, Authorized Trainer, and Circle Member. She does not work for Squarespace but exclusively designs websites using their platform.
Yes, that is one of the main reasons why we design using Squarespace — so you can easily maintain your website after it’s live. We'll even teach you how!
Yes, if you’d rather pass updates to the Designing the Row team — we’re here to support you and will bill you on an hourly basis.
Yes, please email Katherine at hey@designingtherow.com for more information. Katherine (Founder of Designing the Row) is a Squarespace Authorized Trainer. “Squarespace Authorized Trainers have a deep understanding of our all-in-one platform and use that knowledge to empower anyone to own their web presence.”
Designing the Row offers several different packages to meet you wherever you are on your website journey. Please book a call in order to disucss package and pricing details.
Yes, yes, and yes. Designing the Row invoices are digital and allow you to pay with card or PayPal. You may also send a check to the Designing the Row address listed on the invoice if you prefer.
You own your website! Designing the Row is just acting as the designer of your website. We will help you get your account setup, but on your behalf. This is stated in more detail in the project contract.
We can, but we won’t… we’re not trying to make things difficult for you, but we’ve spent time testing the various platforms and believe Squarespace is the best option for our design style, turnaround time, and various other reasons.
Katherine (Founder of Designing the Row) has been designing websites since college (2010). She majored in Music Technology and spent her final year coding a website from scratch to feature her piano performances. Since then she’s worked in artist management and for a music association, which is how and why Designing the Row is a website design company geared towards the music industry! Katherine knows not only what it’s like to be a musician, but she knows the business end of things and can help guide artists on more than just design but also on what an artist website needs!
While Designing the Row works primarily with musicians, we’re also passionate about working with small businesses and creatives.
Yes, of course! Designing the Row’s roster has a wide range of clients from across the world.
Social media content creation, planning, and scheduling are all part of the Winning Website Formula process. That said, we believe social media success requires the client to be very hands on (we can't read your minds or pretend to be you, you know?) so we deliver you step-by-step resources, guides, and tools and you do the work.