5 Designer Tweaks to Make Your Squarespace Site Look Instantly Polished

I can usually tell within five seconds if a Squarespace site was DIYed at 11:47 p.m. on a Tuesday. Not because the business owner isn’t creative or capable, but because DIY websites have little tells—tight text, shy buttons, uneven spacing, and font combos that scream, “I panicked and added one more just in case.”

If that sounds familiar, hi, I get it. You built your site yourself, it mostly works, and deep down, you hope clients won’t notice the little quirks. You want your website to feel intentional, not “good enough for now.”

Here’s the good news: you don’t need a full redesign to make your site look polished. You can make it feel professional with just a few smart tweaks. In this post, I’ll walk you through five designer tweaks that transform your Squarespace site from DIY-stressed to client-ready—without code, template hunting, or panic.

Designer Tweaks That Make a Big Difference

Fix Your Spacing First

If your site feels messy, crowded, or “loud,” it’s usually a spacing problem. Most DIY sites stack sections too close together or rely on default padding everywhere. Designers obsess over space because it improves readability, gives content room to breathe, and signals confidence.

On Squarespace, that means adding vertical space between sections and keeping spacing consistent across pages. Think of white space as the quiet friend in a room—sometimes the silence speaks louder than words. Wow. That was deep.

Limit Yourself to Two (Easily Readable) Fonts

Fonts are fun. I get it. But most polished sites stick to one font for headings and one for body text.

Using too many fonts creates visual noise. It distracts readers and makes your site feel scattered. Instead, focus on readable, brand-aligned fonts with contrast between headings and body copy. You can use weight and size for variety before introducing a new typeface.

For science-backed guidance on readable typography, check this study by Nielsen Norman Group’s.

Make Your Buttons Louder (But Fewer)

Squarespace buttons are polite by default. Your business probably needs confident. Buttons that blend into the page or vary too much in style are like trying to make eye contact with the lead singer at a music festival—sadly, they won't notice you. Been that, done that.

A polished Squarespace site usually has one primary button with your accent color, and a secondary to propose an alternative user flow. Calls to action should be clear and action-driven. “Learn More” works, but “Work With Me” or “View Services” communicates confidence. HubSpot research shows clear, simple CTAs outperform clever but vague ones.

Align Your Sections Like a Designer

Squarespace gives you freedom, but too much freedom is often the problem. Misaligned sections scream DIY—floating text blocks, uneven images, inconsistent column widths.

Polished sites feel professional because alignment is consistent. Use the same layout patterns across pages, align text edges vertically, and avoid mixing too many grid styles. Small shifts in alignment can make your entire site feel intentional. Squarespace offers you a grid—use it!

Edit Your Content Like It Costs Money

Here’s the truth: most sites don’t need more words, they need fewer, better ones. DIY sites often over-explain, repeat points, or add paragraphs “just in case.”

A polished site trusts the reader. Short paragraphs, clear headlines, and strategic bolding make content easier to scan and more engaging. Think of it like a TV pilot—you hook the audience fast, then let them binge later.

Seeing Your Site Through Your Client’s Eyes

Your website isn’t competing with other sites. It’s competing with your client’s inbox, to-do list, and decision fatigue. A polished Squarespace site communicates trust.

When your site feels intentional and easy to navigate, clients trust faster. They feel confident in booking you and talking business instead of questioning your credibility. And honestly, that sense of calm should extend to you, too. No more apologizing for your site or hoping people don’t notice the quirks.

Next Steps to a Polished Squarespace Site

If you want to apply these tweaks yourself, go for it. Take it slow, experiment, and notice the difference spacing, fonts, buttons, alignment, and content editing make.

Or, if you’re ready to stop duct-taping your site and make it look polished without the stress, I can help. My done-for-you Squarespace services make your site professional, strategic, and client-ready.

No pressure. No judgment. Just clarity and a polished website you can actually trust. And hey, if you’re reading this while binge-watching your favorite comfort show, same. Your site can look as professional as you feel.