Directory
Top Squarespace Web Designers and Shopify EXPERTS Directory
Our directory features vetted designers and developers who completed our flagship programs, Standout Squarespace and Standout Shopify.
Lisa Oates
Full Stack Marketing & Design Pro
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy, Brand Design, Marketing Retainers
lisa oates
Bridgewater / Virginia, USA
Full Stack Marketing & Design Pro
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy, Brand Design, Marketing Retainers
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Lisa Oates and I’m a Full Stack Marketing & Design Pro based in Bridgewater, Virginia, USA
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Outside work you will often find me drinking freshly roasted coffee, baking pies, spending time with my family and friends, or watching volleyball. I'm also a big fan of NASCAR! (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually whiteboarding creative strategies for my clients, crafting compelling content, building websites and brand designs, dreaming about the future, designing social graphics, and learning about the latest tech in marketing and design.
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My day usually starts with coffee and checking email
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Most of the time I am working on top priority tasks for my clients
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Chatting with friends on AIM, playing online solitaire, and learning how to write HTML with my sister in our home office, circa 1995.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love the process of taking a client’s goals and transforming them into something tangible—bringing their vision to life through thoughtful strategy and creative design. For me, it’s all about crafting an experience that feels effortless for the user while beautifully reflecting the client’s brand personality. The best moment is when everything finally comes together—the layouts, the copy, the visuals—and I get to share the finished site for the first time. Seeing my clients light up, realizing this is their brand come to life, never gets old. It’s the most rewarding part of what I do.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
I like to prepare a fresh pot of coffee or french press, take a quick lap around the house, and then dive back in. It helps my brain take a break and gives me a little extra energy to get back into the coding flow.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Playful. Bold. Futuristic.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I've used vertical tabs and custom testimonial sliders most often, but I find value in all of them. I love learning better ways to craft beautiful websites that are functional for the client.
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What makes your work standout?
What makes my web design work stand out is the strategy behind the visuals. I don’t just build pretty websites. I design intentional online experiences that connect the dots between branding, messaging, and functionality. Every design choice serves a purpose, helping small businesses attract the right audience and guide them toward meaningful action. My clients often say their new website finally feels like them—professional, cohesive, and built to grow with their business. My superpower is blending creative direction with real-world marketing insight, ensuring your site not only looks beautiful but actually works hard for you behind the scenes. They are built for long-term value and not based on the trends of today. The result is a site that feels human, tells your story authentically, and positions your business for real growth.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I've been building websites for a long time... decades, in fact. I have been learning that there are more efficient processes I can take to craft websites that load quickly, are accessible, and function beautifully. The use of code to create interactivity is my favorite part.
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What is your dream website project?
My dream website project is building a resource library with categories and filters for a small business so they can publish their thought leadership in creative ways. Then, helping them create that content would be icing on the cake. I'd love to help a creative team produce a documentary or podcast, and build a website to promote it.
Sam Crawford
Sam Crawford
United Kingdom
Founder
Services
Squarespace Design & Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Sam Crawford and I’m a Founder based in the United Kingdom
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Outside work you will often find me doing anything fitness related! (V I E W)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually managing my team and delivering at the highest level. (V I E W)
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My day usually starts with deep work.
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Most of the time I am working on strategy.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I didn't get the internet until I was about 14, so my first memories are going to the library to log on and play games! 8-ball pool on Miniclip was a personal fave!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
The client relationships by far. Being able to sit down and build such a vital part of a business for clients is such a thrill. I often become good friends with our clientele too. Perk of the job!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to classical music. Nothing gets me in the zone quite like it.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Futuristic. Bold. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Anything Javascript-related. That was an absolute game changer for me.
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What makes your work standout?
We build things that people think aren't possible on Squarespace. That's the favourite USP of my team.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Dick’s Sporting GoodsWebsite →We met with the DSG team, discussed their goals for their site which revolved around a new in-house paid media arm. We then designed wireframes, went through rounds of approval and then built everything out to spec on Squarespace.
I actually got the Figma process from the course in terms of designing then building. We used to only build directly into Squarespace, but now our designs have 10x'd in quality.
I learned that we can truly build for anybody on Squarespace.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
That you can do virtually anything on Squarespace. Thank you for opening my eyes!
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What is your dream website project?
Big, ambitious and challenging. No better type project to work on.
Nathalie Chikhi
Founder, Designer and Artist
Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Photography
Nathalie Chikhi
Fort Worth Area / USA
Founder, Designer and Artist
Services
Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Nathalie Chikhi and I’m a Founder, Designer and Artist based in Fort Worth Area, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me spending quality time with my daughter and husband.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually creating new original works in my art studio.
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My day usually starts with working out.
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Most of the time I am working on design and art.
“Intuition is what guides my creative process. Organically nurturing my imagination, always.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Well, I remember of my first website using dreamweaver. It was the inception of the internet ;-)
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love creating brand from the ground up, it is challenging and intimidating at the same time, but I am excited to capture the essence of the client and uncover the right visual signature for my client's brand.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Drinking coffee and going for a walk.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Minimalist. Maximalist. Playful. Futuristic. Modern. Bold.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Font customization
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What makes your work standout?
Creativity, design and creative vision.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Make it possible to personalize a solid platform such as Squarespace.
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What is your dream website project?
Work for a Fashion brand, with a solid team of designer, photographer, stylist and videographer and dev.
Anjuli Garcia
Founder & Creative Director
Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev
Anjuli Garcia
Houston, TX / USA
Founder & Creative Director
Services
Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Anjuli Garcia and I’m a Founder & Creative Director based in Houston, TX.
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Outside work you will often find me… To stay balanced and recharged, I enjoy watching movies, jamming to concerts, being a foodie, nature bathing, and being present for friends and family.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually on Figma or Adobe designing brands and websites!
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My day usually starts with checking on emails and daily overview in Notion.
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Most of the time I am working on brand and web projects!
“Studio Junk is a black-led brand and web design studio that creates authentic brand experiences for thoughtful businesses committed to social good. We believe social impact can exist in many forms! Our creative genius infuses soul and purpose into every touchpoint to give you a fresh brand that deeply connects with communities and beyond. Currently, we are amplifying our efforts to work with local brands and the younger generations who are passionate about community.
Our work has been featured in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Forbes and the MOCA- LA just to name a few. And we are excited to announce we have been honored as Goldman Sachs: Black In Business alumni.
We can see you’re a fellow visionary who likes to shake things up within your business, and Studio Junk is here for it. Let’s bring the same energy to spread social good 🤟🏾!”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
AOL and dial-up!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love getting creative direction to guide my UI/UX process when building websites.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
My mid-coding pastimes include walking my dogs, singing, chatting in creative communities, and enjoying good food.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Maximalist. Bold. Earthy. Vintage/Retro.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
So hard to pick, but anything that makes summary blocks look different! Also, anything that stacks!
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What makes your work standout?
My design infuses a very expressive approach that combines creativity and authenticity.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
First, take the time to learn and master the foundations! Secondly, learning in a community setting really propels your growth vs. working alone. Lastly, RACHE IS A GENIUS!
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What is your dream website project?
I would love to work on music festival or an event advocating for climate activism. Another one would a be a LGBTQ+ brand!
