You don't have to. Because that's what I'm here for. You pick the template (one of mine, or someone else's), I handle the rest. Your brand, your content, your vibe: built into a site that's ready to convert pet owners to clients.
Found the perfect template, but the last thing you want to do is spend three weekends figuring out how to make it yours?
Squarespace Template Customization
Let me tell you:
In that case, a Squarespace template customization might be exactly what you need
Maybe things are shifting and you don't want to lock yourself into something you might outgrow by next year. Or maybe you just need your site to look good. Soon. Like, ideally yesterday.
You've decided it's time for a better website. But you're not ready for a full custom site (including it's price tag)
This is what you came for
Squarespace Template Customization
Done by a pro, ready to go live in one week, and custom enough that "wait, this was a TEMPLATE?!" becomes a compliment. Here's how it works:
Tell me everything you need, want, and desire in my intake form. If we're a match, I'll map out a strategy for your website before a single page gets built.
Intake + strategy
You're in. Now it's time to hand over the goods: copy, branding and images. Not a writer? No problem. I'll rewrite your rough draft on your input so it actually sounds like you.
Gimme your content
This is where I get to work and where everything comes together. I refine the design using your feedback, tighten the details, and make sure every section reflects your brand voice and goals.
Let the customizations begin
After the final round of revisions, your site gets its SEO treatment and we wrap up. You'll get access to the training hub, and then it's yours. Go live, share it everywhere, and stop sending people to your old website.
Go live
What’s included
So you can manage your site after launch without needing me on speed dial. If a recorded walkthrough of your specific site is relevant, I'll make one.
Access to training materials
One on the homepage before the rest gets built, one on the complete site. This is enough to get it right.
feedback rounds
Page titles, meta descriptions, and properly named images. The unglamorous stuff that actually gets your site found.
Foundational SEO
No logo yet? I'll design a clean wordmark. Not sure about your typography and color palette? I'll advise. Need help with your copy? Send me your rough draft and I'll make it work. You bring what you have, I fill in the gaps.
Help with your copy, branding and logo
So your site looks like it was built for your business specifically, not pulled from a template library and left at that. If you use one of my templates, it's included in the price!
5-page Squarespace template customization
Extra pages, a blog setup, or other additions are available as add-ons. If needed, I'll create a custom proposal after the intake. You'll also need a Squarespace subscription and a domain. Not sure what you need? I'll point you in the right direction.
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Anky Oosterhuis
“Working with Simone was smooth from the start. She was clear about what she needed from me and how the process would go. She had already set up everything so I could adjust the finishing touches myself, without knowing Squarespace at all. I especially loved that I can edit the desktop and mobile versions separately. Every time I open my site now, I genuinely have a 'wow' moment”
What Anky says
Payment plans available
€ 1747
Ready to upgrade your site in a matter of a few weeks?
5-page Squarespace template customization
Basic wordmark logo (if needed)
A Riverwood Creative Squarespace template
Typography and color palette suggestions
Copy improvements (if needed)
Foundational SEO
Access to training materials
Two rounds of feedback
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Frequently Asked Questions
From the moment you delivered all of your content, it can be as fast as one week! Of course, this is depending on how quickly you provide feedback and whether you add extra pages or features. I'll give you a better estimation after the intake.
Yes. You'll get access to training materials that walk you through the basics of managing your Squarespace site. No having to wait for me for every edit.
Not from scratch, but if you want, I'll improve what you have. Send me your rough draft and I'll sharpen it so it sounds like you and actually works for your business.
If you need one, yes! I'll design a clean wordmark logo that works across your site. Already have a logo you're happy with? Then we skip this step.
Yes. You can use one of my RC templates or bring one from another designer. Either works.
Most template customizations stop at swapping colors and dropping in your photos. I start with strategy. Based on your intake, I map out what each page needs to do before I build anything. And because I work exclusively with force-free pet professionals, I already know your audience, your industry, and what it takes to turn a pet owner into a paying client. The result is a site that looks custom and actually works for your business.
Yes. Payment plan options will be included in your custom proposal after the intake.