Squarespace Websites and SEO for Creators & Educators
Get Your Author or Speaker Website
Whether you speak from the stage or write for impact, your site should position you as the expert you are. We build Squarespace websites for authors and speakers that showcase your message, boost your credibility.
✓ Look professional
✓ build trust
✓ Win more business
You’re an author or speaker, and you need a website that helps you look the part.
You’ve got a message that matters. But if your site doesn’t communicate it clearly—or worse, makes you look unprofessional—it’s costing you gigs, sales, and trust. Sound familiar?
You hesitate to send people to your current site
Your message gets lost in a confusing design or copy
You pieced it together yourself, and it’s not converting
Knapsack is a simple way for speakers or authors like you to get the best website possible
Professional Design
We design Squarespace sites that feel polished, personal, and unmistakably you, helping you stand out in a sea of generic speakers and authors.
Fast Turnaround
Whether you’re launching a new book, prepping for a TEDx talk, or pitching a summit, timing matters. Once your prep is in, we can build your site in one day, live, over video call.
Clear Communication
You’re a communicator. We are too. From kickoff to launch, you’ll always know what’s happening, what’s next, and who’s doing what, no confusion, just clear progress.
Our Beautiful Squarespace Websites are Built to Grow Your Business
Get More Clients
When your message is clear, people don’t just browse—they take action. We use StoryBrand principles to simplify your site’s copy so it connects quickly and drives results. The outcome? A site that books you more often and builds your audience faster.
Book More Calls
Whether you're trying to land podcast interviews, keynote gigs, or consulting leads, your site should make it effortless to take the next step. We build Squarespace sites that turn interest into action—one clear CTA at a time.
Get Found Online
Your next booking shouldn’t depend on word-of-mouth or luck. We use a smart SEO strategy and Squarespace structure to help your website rank for speaker topics, book titles, or niche expertise, so your audience finds you when they’re actively looking.
Build Instant Trust
Your website should make decision-makers feel confident from the first scroll. We create clean, modern Squarespace sites that reflect your professionalism—whether you’re landing media, filling events, or promoting your next big idea.
The proof is in the portfolio
We build websites for all kinds of creators and educators
Course Creators
You turn knowledge into transformation—your website should reflect that. We craft Squarespace sites that position you as a go-to expert, build trust fast, and drive course sign-ups on autopilot.
Photographers/
Videographers
You capture moments that matter. We design sleek, media-forward sites that showcase your portfolio, streamline client inquiries, and help you book more creative work, faster.
Schools/Educators
From online academies to independent tutors, we design sites that position you as a trusted educator, communicate value clearly, and make engagement frictionless.
Authors/Speakers
Whether you're sharing frameworks, stories, or keynotes, your site should make your message crystal clear—and make it easy for clients to say “yes” to booking you.
Artists/Designers
We work with creatives in visual art, design, and media to build Squarespace websites that feel authentic, look sharp, and support both your brand and your bottom line.
Content Creators
You’ve built an audience—now build a website that works as hard as you do. We create sites that highlight your brand voice and drive results through clear CTAs and smart SEO.
You’re going to love your new speaking or author website
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Your speaking website or author-focused website is one of a kind; your website should be too. We design modern, high-converting Squarespace websites that reflect your expertise and resonate with your ideal clients.
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You shouldn’t need a developer every time you update your services. With Squarespace, you’ll have full control over your content—no coding, no stress.
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Whether clients find you from their phone or laptop, your site will look sharp and load fast. Every speaking site or website we build for authors is built responsive and optimized for mobile engagement, focused on high conversion and ranking.
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Not sure where to start? We walk you through every part of your new site and include short training videos so you can confidently manage and update content moving forward.
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We build beautiful sites AND we build ones that rank. From technical setup to keyword integration, we can optimize every page for search engines, helping more clients find your speaking services or find out about the books you have written.
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We use the proven StoryBrand framework to turn your messaging into a client-magnet. Visitors understand what you do, how you help, and what to do next.
Plus the power and features of Squarespace
✓ Automatic online scheduling
✓ Email marketing features
✓ Podcast hosting
✓ Integrated payments
✓ Blogging platform
✓ Membership portal
✓ 3rd party integration
✓ E-commerce capabilities
✓ Code free self-management
Our step-by-step process makes it easy to get a beautiful website quickly.
Give us your content
Send us your logo, photos, and key details about your consulting services, clients, and expertise. We’ll guide you every step of the way so it’s fast and painless.
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Watch as we build
Your designer will bring your vision to life in real time—sharing updates and hopping on quick video calls to make sure everything feels just right.
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Launch your website!
We’ll take care of all the final tech details and get your site live. You’ll walk away with a polished, professional consulting website you can manage yourself.
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Our clients love us almost as much as we love them.
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At a minimum, include a Homepage (clear value + CTA), About page (build trust), Services page (what you offer), and a Contact page (form + booking). Add Case Studies for credibility and a Blog if you're doing SEO or want to share insights.
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We specialize in building custom-designed websites on Squarespace 7.1. It’s secure, easy to manage, mobile-friendly, and perfect for consultants who want a professional presence without the hassle of ongoing maintenance.
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Every website we build includes essential SEO best practices — and if you want to get more visibility, we also offer ongoing SEO packages tailored to consultants.
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Most of our consultant websites are designed and built in just one day using our Design Day process. It depends on how prepared your content is and which package you choose.
Creator Website FAQs
How to get started as a speaker or author
You’ve poured energy into your message—now it’s time to scale it. If you want to reach more readers, land better gigs, and grow your impact, you need more than a static bio page.
You need a platform that:
Positions you as an expert worth booking
Tells your story in a clear, strategic way
Makes it easy to buy your book, book a call, or request a keynote
From brand positioning to platform integration, we’ll help you build the kind of site that opens doors.
A Great Author or Speaker Website Doesn’t Just Inform—It Converts
The best speaker and author websites do three things well:
Build trust fast through modern, credible design
Clarify your message so people instantly “get” your value
Prompt action—whether that’s a booking request, a purchase, or an invite
We apply StoryBrand principles to structure your content so it’s intuitive, inspiring, and outcome-driven.
When someone lands on your site, they’ll know:
Who you are
What you speak or write about
Why should they choose you
What to do next
Because a pretty website is nice, but a profitable one is better.
Why We Build Author & Speaker Websites on Squarespace
You don’t need another tool to manage. You need a website that’s easy to update, looks great everywhere, and doesn’t break when you publish your next book or change your offer.
Squarespace hits that sweet spot.
Every build includes:
Mobile-optimized, fast-loading design
Custom layouts that elevate your personal brand
Seamless integrations for Calendly, ConvertKit, Eventbrite, or your publisher’s links
SEO-friendly blog setup for thought leadership and media searchability
And since we build exclusively in Squarespace 7.1, we know how to push the platform beyond the basics—while keeping it easy for you to manage.
How SEO Helps Speakers & Authors Get More Opportunities
Google is the new business card and most speaker and author sites don’t show up. We make sure yours does.
Here’s how SEO works in your favor:
You show up when people search your name or niche
(“motivational speaker for schools,” “author of leadership books,” “TEDx speaker on resilience”)You establish authority before the first email gets sent
A clean, optimized site makes a better impression than any pitch deckYou create evergreen traffic with long-form blogs, podcast transcripts, and searchable content
We implement technical SEO + content strategy so your site brings the right people to you.
High-Converting Author & Speaker Sites All Share These Traits
They don’t just look impressive—they create confidence and momentum.
The strongest author website or speaker websites:
Use visual hierarchy to guide the visitor’s eye
Offer multiple, easy paths to book or buy
Highlight testimonials, media mentions, and social proof
They are structured to grow—whether that’s selling a new book, launching a podcast, or offering a new keynote
And most importantly, they make your audience feel like they’ve found the right person.
At Knapsack, we design Squarespace websites that don’t just tell your story—they sell it.
We Work With Clients Nationwide
We proudly serve clients nationwide, with particularly strong roots in the following cities. Whether you're based in one of these areas or working remotely, we're here to support your growth.