Squarespace & WordPress Web Designer in Central Mass
Custom Websites for Small Businesses
Strategic, SEO-friendly websites that tell your story and attract your ideal customers. Ready to grow your business online?
Real websites built for real Massachusetts businesses.
See the local businesses that have trusted Studio 3 Elm to design their online presence.
Custom Website Design for Local, and Family-Owned Businesses in Massachusetts
We specialize in building custom Squarespace and WordPress websites for small and family-owned businesses throughout Massachusetts, and New England.
Our SEO-optimized websites are designed to truly showcase your brand. Every project starts with understanding how your customers actually search for a business like yours, what makes you different from the next company that comes up in that search, and then building a site that makes your message clear in the first three seconds someone lands on it.
This means clean design, but also the technical groundwork most small business owners never see: fast load times, mobile-first layouts, and SEO built in from the start. Are you ready to start attracting more customers?
Squarespace and WordPress Website Design Packages
Your website is a powerful tool to drive your business.
With a focus on conversions, we design custom Squarespace and WordPress websites that seamlessly merge aesthetic with user experience. The result is a beautifully crafted website that aligns with your unique brand, and grows your business.
Squarespace Packages
01. Custom Squarespace Design Package
A fully custom Squarespace website built around your business and brand identity; not a template.
✓ Custom 5-page website
✓ On-page SEO
✓ Mobile-responsive design
✓ Social media integration
✓ Free training & support
02. The Essentials Website Package
A fast, professionally customized Squarespace website for businesses just getting started.
✓ Choice of 2 templates
✓ Custom branding applied
✓ Mobile-responsive
✓ Fast turnaround
Wordpress Package
01. Custom WordPress Design Package
A fully custom WordPress website built around your business and brand identity; not a template.
✓ Custom 5-page website
✓ On-page SEO
✓ Mobile-responsive design
✓ Social media integration
✓ Free training & support
Not sure if Squarespace or WordPress is right for your business?
No problem! I can help you decide through a free consultation call.
Your Website in 4 Simple Steps
01. Discovery
We start with a free consultation to understand your business, goals, and vision, and figure out which package actually fits what you need.
02. Design
I build a custom site designed specifically for your brand and audience, not a stock layout with your logo and pictures swapped in.
03. Review & Refine
You review the site and request changes. I revise until you're fully satisfied.
04. Launch & Grow
Your site goes live, with training so you can manage updates confidently, plus ongoing support when you need it.
Helping Massachusetts Businesses Thrive
I'm Julianna, owner and designer at Studio 3 Elm. I build custom Squarespace and WordPress websites for small and family-owned businesses across Massachusetts. In a crowded online world, your digital presence needs to stand out. My strategic designs are rooted in customer experience and local search optimization to convert site visitors into customers.
I'm a certified Squarespace Circle Member and a graduate of the Square Secrets and Square Secrets Business programs. Those credentials are part of how I stay current on design, SEO, and what actually works for small business owners.
I work directly with each client from first consultation through launch. You'll always know who you're working with and where your project stands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the process take?
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Squarespace builds (10 pages or fewer) take 3–4 weeks. WordPress builds take 5–6 weeks. Add 1–2 weeks if your package includes Local SEO extras like additional landing pages or blog setup.
How soon could our project start?
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Most projects book a couple weeks out, but contact me for my current booking schedule.
What's the difference between the Essentials, Custom, and Local SEO packages?
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Essentials is a customized template — best for new businesses that need to launch fast and are comfortable providing their own copy and photos. Custom Website Design is a fully custom-built site with on-page SEO — the right fit for most established small businesses. The Website + Local SEO package includes everything in Custom, plus schema markup, Google Business Profile optimization, extra local landing pages, and blog setup — built for businesses ready to actively compete for local search visibility.
Should I use Squarespace or WordPress?
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Squarespace is a great fit if you want to make minor updates yourself, want built-in support, and don't need custom functionality. WordPress makes sense when a business needs specific plugins or functionality Squarespace doesn't support — I typically recommend it only when there's a clear functional need. I'll help you decide during the consultation.
How will a new website help me attract more customers?
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Every site is built with local SEO fundamentals in place, written to convert visitors, and structured so search engines and AI tools alike can clearly understand what your business does and where you're located. That means better visibility in Google search, clearer calls to action, and a mobile-friendly experience that doesn't lose customers on their phones.