Looking for a Squarespace web developer & designer?
Over the last 10+ years I’ve worked on hundreds of Squarespace websites for clients in the UK, the USA and worldwide.
Who am I?
I’m Colin Irwin, a freelance expert Squarespace Designer & Developer based in London, UK, with clients in the USA and around the world.
In 2013 I started working on the Squarespace platform. I’ve become a recognised freelance Squarespace expert. I’ve designed and built Squarespace sites for everyone from charities and start ups to major established brands.
Outside of Squarespace I’ve worked on web projects since the mid 1990s, taking a leading role on many multimillion dollar projects for blue chip clients in the UK and internationally.
I’m a quick learner, a great problem solver, and a confident communicator and presenter.
I work with clients to understand their business because I believe this leads to better solutions.
Why not get in touch to see if I can help you?
Butlin's Big Weekends
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Sony Europe
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Stafford Capital Partners
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Sage Publications
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Allen & Overy
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Huddle Creative
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Sophie Cooney Runners
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Microsoft
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British Telecom
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Conde Nast
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Nutshell TV
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A Place To Think
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Lefroy Brooks
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nascom
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Bourne Leisure
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Planet IA
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In The White Room
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Company, Place
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the marchhhare
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Cullen International
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RoughStuff Oak
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Pearlfinders
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Theia Energy
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Cassion Castle Architects
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The Sales Productivity Company
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On-line Medical Reports
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Neptune Aquaculture
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Closeplan
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Green Condom Club
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Insignia Medical
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Lightwave
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Locws
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The Paralysis Center
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The Evidence Based Chiropractor
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RD Architects
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Resonance Asset Management
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Top Hat Productions
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Robotic Thoracic Surgery
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Butlin's Big Weekends • Sony Europe • Stafford Capital Partners • Sage Publications • Allen & Overy • Huddle Creative • Sophie Cooney Runners • Microsoft • British Telecom • Conde Nast • Nutshell TV • A Place To Think • Lefroy Brooks • nascom • Bourne Leisure • Planet IA • In The White Room • Company, Place • the marchhhare • Cullen International • RoughStuff Oak • Pearlfinders • Theia Energy • Cassion Castle Architects • The Sales Productivity Company • On-line Medical Reports • Neptune Aquaculture • Closeplan • Green Condom Club • Insignia Medical • Lightwave • Locws • The Paralysis Center • The Evidence Based Chiropractor • RD Architects • Resonance Asset Management • Top Hat Productions • Robotic Thoracic Surgery •
Testimonials
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Colin has been a pleasure to work with over the years, helping us to fully customise our Squarespace websites to match our designs. Templates are great but limited, so having Colin on hand to make any necessary adjustments to the templates has meant we can fulfil our designs when it comes to production. He's always found a workaround for whatever we need!
Abi Thompson
Associate Director & Creative Strategy
InTheWhiteRoom
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Working with Colin has been a fantastic experience. He combines efficiency with a thorough approach, playing a pivotal role in ClosePlan’s rapid growth to a seven-figure revenue and over 100 customers in just 2.5 years. His expertise in optimizing our website for outstanding organic SEO performance significantly reduced our marketing expenses. Colin not only elevated our online presence but also empowered us to manage aspects of it ourselves, contributing to our successful acquisition by People.ai, where he continued to deliver exceptional value.
Seamus Devine
Founder,
ClosePlan
Prague, Czechia -
Colin is a trusted partner and a very safe pair of hands when it comes to all things SquareSpace. His detailed knowledge and experience are always valued and appreciated.
Nicole Posner
Client Partner
Huddle Creative
London, UK -
Colin is a real pleasure to work with. He produced a highly customised Squarespace website for Butlins Live Music Weekends within a very short timescale and the resulting site boosted conversions significantly. Would highly recommend.
Martin Boyle
Product Marketing Manager
Butlin’s Live Music Weekends
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Since 2016, I have trusted Colin Irwin for advice and creative problem-solving. His ability to quickly conceive innovative website design solutions has helped me grow my business. When I need a Squarespace design expert who can communicate clearly and is personable, intelligent, and reliable, I turn to Colin. He is a valued partner.
Michael Conway
Means-of-Production, LLC
Chicago, USA -
Colin Irwin is a top Squarespace developer and a true community leader! We have collaborated on many occasions, e.g., on the redesign of the official Back to the Future website. Colin always exceeds our expectations when he touches a Squarespace site. I’m looking forward to our next chance to collaborate
Armin Braunsberger
Braunsberger Media
Denmark -
Colin is a great Squarespace designer, fantastic communicator, and get’s stuff done! I highly recommend working with him.
Jeff Langmaid DC
Founder
The Evidence Based Chiropractor
Florida, USA -
It was a real pleasure working together with Colin on one of the most challenging projects I've experienced so far. Excellent analytical and negotiation skills, a great sense of humour and surprising shirts were just a few things that made it great working with him.
Robbie Remmerie
Director strategy and user-experience
Nascom
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Colin developed and managed a web based commercial platform for my previous business. He is positive, creative and ingeneous and always communicates technical issues with clarity. Colin always went the extra mile for us and I am pleased to recommend his services.
Mike Dempsey MBA
London, UK -
Colin worked on and also managed various Sony projects for a number of years, sometimes operating simultaneous separate work flows. His personal integrity, insight and interpersonal skills are universally acknowledged and highly regarded attributes. Over the years we worked together, Colin consistently displayed unshakeable personal integrity. I have found his calm, non-political approach and long-term strategic thinking about what is right for the customer to be a valuable asset for any project.
Alastair Jack
Head of Marketing Operations
Sony Europe
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Colin has proven many times to be a great asset when designing system interfaces and coming up with the best usability ideas. He has always been straightforward and is not afraid fight for his ideas, leaving politics out of the game. He is very communicative and a great guy to work with.
Serge Beser
Sony Europe
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I worked with Colin on various web projects and was always impressed with the positive energy and talent he brought into the work. As a brilliant professional in his field, we could always count on him whether it was for catching up with the latest web trends or getting the most suitable technology for our project or creating the most usable design. Also, his standing out cheerful personality made serious work fun.
Ayca Moseley
Business Analyst
Sony Europe
Istanbul, Turkiye -
I had the pleasure to work with Colin on different big projects in the context of our Sony European websites. Colin is a real creative mind, full of surprises and really dedicated to the success of his customers. I remember very well some of our long nights in order to catch a successful go-live. We were a real team, even if we were not working for the same company. As a solution provider that he is, he has often made the difference. I can also say that he is not only a real professional, he is also a real kind person, open, smart and supportive.
Emmanuel Lebrun
Application Manager
Sony Europe
Bruxelles, Belgium
What can I do for you?
Quick design & build with Squarespace
A big advantage of Squarespace is that you can move from a blank page through prototyping to a finished, professional site in a relatively short space of time.
A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) approach ensures that you get the most bang for your buck.
Large scale projects
Throughout my career I’ve worked on large scale projects that require strategic understanding and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to solve complex problems.
Notable clients include Butlins, British Telecom, IBM, Microsoft, Sony Electronics, Sage Publications, The Consumers’ Association, and many more.
Freelance Agency work & Consulting
I work in-house or remotely for ad agencies & web agencies who need a freelance Squarespace specialist to implement their design concepts.
I also consult for companies on a wide range of topics including platform migrations, large site UX and, more recently, the potential uses of AI.
Custom coded JavaScript & CSS
My custom code delivers features that are not part of the standard Squarespace offering.
I’ve added ecommerce features, built custom shipping solutions, pulled in data from external sources via APIs.. ..all sorts of nifty stuff.
Website upkeep and more
Many clients engage me as a virtual web services department.
This extends beyond website updates. I’m like a cyber odd job man; I get first refusal of any IT related requirements.
Troubleshooting
Squarespace is a great DIY platform but things can go wrong. Content updates can screw up a layout.. code plugins might clash.. ..and the site breaks.
An experienced eye can quickly work out how to fix what has gone wrong.. and I’ve got two of them.
Need to know more?
Frequently Asked Questions
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New Squarespace users often face obstacles when trying to achieve their website goals. While Squarespace is user-friendly, my professional assistance offers expertise to overcome these challenges. I bring design, UX optimization, and custom solutions to ensure your website exceeds DIY limitations.
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Absolutely! Whether you need a complete overhaul or minor tweaks, I have the expertise to breathe new life into your Squarespace website.
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I believe in collaborative partnerships. I'll work closely with you from concept to launch, ensuring your input shapes the final product.
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I provide flexible support options tailored to your needs. Whether you prefer full-service content maintenance, where I handle updates and changes on your behalf, or prefer having me on standby for occasional assistance, I've got you covered.
My goal is to ensure your Squarespace website remains in top shape, allowing you to focus on your business while I take care of the technical details.
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Timelines vary based on project complexity and content availability. I'll work with you to establish a realistic schedule before commencing work
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Reach out through our contact page or request a consultation, and let's bring your vision to life.