Why Choosing a Squarespace Template Is So Frustrating (And What To Do Instead)
If you’ve ever tried to pick a Squarespace template and felt your blood pressure rise… you’re not alone.
On paper, templates seem perfect:
They’re quick
They’re affordable
They’re “done-for-you”… kind of
And they look amazing in the demo
But for most business owners, especially consultants, therapists, coaches, and wellness professionals, using a template quickly turns into a frustrating game of digital whack-a-mole.
Let’s talk about why - and why a premium Squarespace template isn’t always the magic fix people hope it will be.
1. Squarespace Templates Look Beautiful… Until You Try to Make Them Your Own
The demo sites are stunning because they’re filled with perfect placeholder photos, professionally written copy, and just enough content to feel luxurious.
Your reality?
You log in… replace one photo… add more text than they showed in the sample… and suddenly the whole layout falls apart.
It’s not your fault. Templates are designed for ideal content, not for real businesses with real complexities.
2. It Takes More Time Than You Expect
Most people choose a template because they assume it will save time. Ironically, it almost always does the opposite.
You end up spending hours trying to figure out:
Why spacing doesn’t look right
Why mobile doesn’t match desktop
How to adapt sections to your content
How to get the colors to feel cohesive
Whether you should switch templates (again)
You tell yourself you’re “just tweaking things,” but it’s actually design work without the designer.
3. You’re Still Doing All the Work
Templates give you a skeleton. But you still have to build the muscles, skin, wardrobe, personality, and voice.
That means you’re suddenly:
A designer
A writer
A brand strategist
An SEO expert
A content curator
A project manager
All while still trying to run your business.
There is nothing wrong with templates… But for most service providers, they simply shift the workload back onto your shoulders.
4. Most Businesses Outgrow Templates the Moment They Launch
As soon as you:
Add new services
Update your niche
Change your messaging
Need new layouts
Want something more professional
… your template can’t keep up.
A template is a starting point, not a system. What you actually need is a way to keep your website up-to-date and aligned with your business month after month.
The Real Problem Isn’t the Template — It’s the Lack of Support
A premium Squarespace template can be a great foundation. But what most business owners really want is:
Someone to choose the right template
Someone to build it properly
Someone to refine the design
Someone to make it match your brand
Someone to keep it updated
Someone who understands your industry
Someone who can do all of this for you, not teach you how to do it
That’s why The Mindful Agency exists.
The Mindful Agency: The Alternative to “Template Overwhelm”
Instead of struggling with a template:
We choose the best premium Squarespace template for your brand
We customize it with your colors, content, and messaging
We launch your site within your first month
And we make unlimited updates anytime you need them
No tinkering.
No tech headaches.
No disappearing weekends.
Just a website you’re proud to share, updated and cared for month after month.
If you've ever battled with Squarespace templates and thought, “Why is this so hard?” you’re exactly who we built this for. Apply for membership today.
