Want to know how web designers feel about AI? In this bonus episode, Christy and Will dive into the new 2026 State of the Web Design Industry Report with Sam Zelitch and Sarah Greisdorf from the Squarespace Circle team.

Read the report: https://pros.squarespace.com/web-design-industry-report

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We break down the biggest updates from Squarespace Circle Day, why this year felt different, and what matters for your client work. We cover Finish Layer in ProTools (animations, layers, grouping with Stacks, hide on mobile, copy and paste styles), the new custom fonts workflow, Circle dashboard upgrades that reduce Impact headaches, connected commerce and extensibility for stronger integrations, and Beacon AI, including SEO help for LLMs.

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AI is transforming everything, from how we work to how we build businesses. But what does that actually mean for entrepreneurs and creatives like us? Are we on the brink of losing our jobs… or stepping into a new era of possibilities?

In this episode of Somewhat Useful, Christy and Will have an honest, slightly nerdy, and surprisingly hopeful conversation about:

✅ How AI is already shifting our day-to-day workflows

✅ The tools we’re experimenting with (and the ones we avoid)

✅ Why we’re not panicking about job loss, and what we’re focusing on instead

✅ The mindset shifts that help us stay adaptable in a rapidly changing world

Whether you’re excited about AI, skeptical, or just trying to keep up, this episode will give you perspective (and maybe even a little peace of mind).

If you’re a web designer, freelancer, or someone exploring online business, you’ll get practical insights, career tips, and a sense of what’s ahead. Stick around for their stories, shoutouts from the live chat, and lightening round questions at the end.

Thank you to our sponsor SquareKicker. Get 15% off all SquareKicker products with code SOMEWHAT15 today: ⁠https://squarekicker.com/⁠

Circle Day

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Christy’s tutorial on SEOSpace

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