Not Ready for a Custom Website? Here’s a Middle Ground You’ll Love
If the idea of investing in a full custom website makes your stomach flip (and not in a good way), take a deep breath—you’re not alone.
Custom design can be amazing when the time is right, but it’s not always the best first move.
Whether you're in the early stages of your business or just need something professional and polished without the five-figure price tag, there’s a sweet little middle ground most solopreneurs don’t realize exists.
Let me introduce you to website template customization—your new secret weapon for getting online with confidence and clarity.
Why Custom May Not Be Right Right Now
Let’s be honest: full custom websites require more than just a bigger budget.
You also need:
Solid messaging
High-quality photos
A clear brand identity
Time (and energy) for multiple rounds of revisions
If you’re still working out your offers or your dream clients keep shifting, a full custom site might be putting the cart before the horse.
And that’s okay.
The Better “In-Between” Option: Template Customization
Instead of DIYing for hours or investing in a full-blown design, template customization bridges the gap beautifully. Here’s how it works:
You pick a professionally designed Squarespace template (like the ones in my Template Shop), and I’ll tailor it to fit you—your content, brand vibe, fonts, photos, everything.
It’s faster, more affordable, and still looks 100% custom to your audience.
Why My Clients Love This Approach
Template customization is especially perfect if you:
Are launching a new service or offer
Have a DIY site that feels a little...meh
Don’t have time (or tech patience) to start from scratch
Want something modern, minimal, and strategic
You get the same eye for design and strategy I bring to my custom clients—without the full timeline or price tag.
Plus, you’re not left wondering what to do with placeholder text or fonts that don’t fit your vibe. We’ll make it yours, start to finish.
Still Not Sure? Ask Yourself These:
Do I need a professional site that doesn’t take months to launch?
Do I feel overwhelmed with DIYing my design?
Am I ready to book clients, but not ready for a full custom project?
✨ Ready to Launch a Site Your Proud of?
You don’t need to wait for “someday” to have a beautiful, strategic website.
Check out my Squarespace Template Shop, take the Quiz if you’re not sure where to start, or get in touch and let’s customize something that finally feels like you.
Because professional doesn’t have to mean complicated—and simple doesn’t have to mean boring.
Explore My Services or Book a Website Audit
Hi, I’m Christina—designer, strategist, and your website’s new best friend.
I help solopreneurs build beautiful, intentional websites that actually work for their business (without the tech overwhelm). When I’m not designing in Squarespace, you’ll find me homeschooling my kids with a coffee in hand and cozy slippers on my feet.
