Somewhat Useful

Will Myers and Christy Price
Somewhat Useful

Welcome to Somewhat Useful, the show where we explore the world of entrepreneurship and web design. We'll discuss topics that are shaping the world around us and tackle your questions from the mailbag. From Will Myers, Squarespace Developer, and Christy Price, Squarespace Designer.

  1. 22 АВГ.

    The Story Behind Ghost Plugins and What’s Next with Cody Juhnke

    In this episode of "Somewhat Useful," we dive into the world of Squarespace plugins and digital entrepreneurship with Cody Juhnke, the founder of Ghost Plugins. Cody shares his journey from freelance web designer to creator of the largest resource for Squarespace websites, offering over 500 free plugins and a suite of premium tools. We explore: The origin story of Ghost Plugins and how it evolved to meet the needs of the Squarespace community Insights into running multiple successful businesses, including Pluto and Ghost Marketplace The challenges of maintaining plugins with Squarespace's evolving platform Cody's unique approach to template design with "paper templates" Tips for balancing multiple projects and avoiding burnout as an entrepreneur The future of Ghost Plugins Episode Links: Broken link check  Ghost Plugins Ghost Marketplace Moov Labs Pluto Studio Special thanks to Termageddon for sponsoring this season of Somewhat Useful. Termageddon is the only Privacy Policy Generator founded by an actual attorney. Their generator asks you questions about your business, finds out which privacy laws apply to you, and then generators the policies specific to your website’s needs. Follow this link to learn more and get a special offer for web designers. Follow: ⁠⁠Follow Christy on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Will on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sign up for Will's Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sign up for Christy's Newsletter⁠

    41 мин.
  2. 6 АВГ.

    A Peek Behind the Curtain of a Web Designer's Process with Tony Howell

    In this episode of Somewhat Useful, we get to pick the brain of Tony Howell, a personal brand strategist and web designer for award-winning artists. Join us as we discuss: Tony's journey from Broadway actor to web designer The ins and outs of running his agency from Bali, Indonesia His process for producing quality websites and building long-term relationships with his clients Insights on managing a remote team across time zones The evolution of his education-focused business model His unique approach to building brands, not just websites Practical tips for aspiring digital nomads on healthcare and work-life balance Whether you're a web designer looking to level up your process, an entrepreneur considering the digital nomad lifestyle, or just curious about the intersection of technology and the arts, this episode is packed with actionable advice and candid discussions about the realities of running a creative business in today's digital landscape. Don't miss Tony's thoughts on creating timeless designs, future-proofing client websites, and why Bali has become a hub for digital entrepreneurs. Plus, get a peek into how he structures his work week to maximize creativity and maintain work-life balance in paradise. Episode Links: Tony Howell⁠ TourHero Webflow  HomeExchange Nomad List SafetyWing Insurance Cigna Global Eli Zoller Special thanks to ⁠Termageddon⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this season of Somewhat Useful. Termageddon is the only Privacy Policy Generator founded by an actual attorney. Their generator asks you questions about your business, finds out which privacy laws apply to you, and then generators the policies specific to your website’s needs. Follow this link to learn more and get a special offer for web designers.⁠⁠ Follow:⁠⁠ Follow Christy on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Will on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for Will's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for Christy's Newsletter⁠

    50 мин.
  3. 26 ИЮЛ.

    Will AI Kill Web Design and Creating Brand Partnerships with Phil Pallen

    Ready to dive into the world of AI, personal branding, and digital nomad life? In this episode, we're joined by the wonderful Phil Pallen, a brand strategist, speaker, Adobe ambassador, author, and just all around great guy. Phil shares with his: His evolution from personal branding consultant to YouTube content creator and into brand partnerships How he creates timeless brand identities that truly stand out How AI is revolutionizing creativity (and why it won't replace human ingenuity) Insider tips for successful brand partnerships and content monetization The pros and cons of letting AI crawl your blog content Essential gear and work-life balance hacks for aspiring digital nomads A sneak peek at his upcoming AI for small business book and Brand Masters membership community Whether you're a solopreneur looking to level up your personal brand, a content creator navigating the world of sponsorships, or just curious about the intersection of AI and creativity, this episode is packed with actionable insights and candid discussions about the ever-evolving digital landscape. Episode Links: Phil’s book preorder⁠ Brand masters membership (coming soon...) ⁠Adobe Firefly⁠  ⁠Christy’s YouTube⁠ ⁠Will's YouTube⁠ ⁠Becca’s YouTube ⁠Uscreen  Special thanks to Termageddon for sponsoring this season of Somewhat Useful. Termageddon is the only Privacy Policy Generator founded by an actual attorney. Their generator asks you questions about your business, finds out which privacy laws apply to you, and then generators the policies specific to your website’s needs. Follow this link to learn more and get a special offer for web designers. ⁠⁠Termageddon⁠⁠ Follow: ⁠⁠Follow Christy on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Will on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sign up for Will's Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sign up for Christy's Newsletter⁠

    56 мин.
  4. 11 ИЮЛ.

    Growing your Website Business the Agency Way, with Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling

    Ever wondered what it's like to run a successful web design agency? In this episode of Somewhat Useful, we sit down with none other than Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling, co-founder of Week of the Website, a Squarespace agency celebrating its 10th year in business. We get into it all in this episode. Kelsey tells us about: The accidental birth of their 'week-long website' process. How a taxi cab concussion led to scaling the business The challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with parenthood Why even successful agency owners never feel like they've 'made it' Whether you're a solo designer dreaming of growth or an agency owner looking for solidarity, this episode is packed with insights and real talk about the entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss Kelsey's advice on making tough decisions, setting boundaries with clients, and why the only wrong choice in business is to do nothing. Episode Links: - Week of the Website - Squarespace from Signup to Launch: Build, customize, and launch robust and user-friendly Squarespace websites with a no-code approach - Follow Kelsey on Instagram Special thanks to Termageddon for sponsoring this season of Somewhat Useful. Termageddon is the only Privacy Policy Generator founded by an actual attorney. Their generator asks you questions about your business, finds out which privacy laws apply to you, and then generators the policies specific to your website’s needs. Follow this link to learn more and get a special offer for web designers. ⁠Termageddon⁠ Follow: ⁠Follow Christy on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow Will on Instagram⁠ ⁠Sign up for Will's Newsletter⁠ ⁠Sign up for Christy's Newsletter⁠

    1 ч. 9 мин.
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Welcome to Somewhat Useful, the show where we explore the world of entrepreneurship and web design. We'll discuss topics that are shaping the world around us and tackle your questions from the mailbag. From Will Myers, Squarespace Developer, and Christy Price, Squarespace Designer.

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