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If you've ever watched your website traffic drop, your strategy stop working, or your momentum disappear, this episode is for you.

In this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare, I'm sharing exactly what happened when I lost 80% of my website traffic overnight and how I’ve spent the last six months rebuilding my business in a smarter, more sustainable way.

From SEO struggles to strategy pivots and launching my own AI assistant, you’ll hear what worked, what didn’t, and how I’ve shifted from chasing metrics to creating content that truly connects.

Whether you’re a Squarespace designer, content creator, or small business owner navigating your own digital curveball, this episode will give you real-world insights and encouragement to help you keep moving forward. You’ll learn how to embrace change, rethink success, and start building something better, especially when things don’t go as planned.

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📝 Full show notes: https://insidethesquare.co/podcast/89
🎧 Past episodes: https://insidethesquare.co/podcast
🤖 Chat with Custom Codey: https://customcodey.com
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Did you know more than half of your website visitors are probably on their phones? In this episode, I'm sharing my expert advice on how you can make your Squarespace site look fantastic on every screen size. Hint: It all starts with how you edit.

We're diving into mobile-first design (and why it matters SO much), how to use the mobile preview to customize your small-screen layout, and the top three issues that trip up most Squarespace users (text overwhelm, tiny buttons, and broken layouts).

I'll share my favorite tricks for creating mobile-friendly designs, including the secret to perfect button sizing, how to fake layered images that look great everywhere, and a simple 3-question test to make sure your site delivers an awesome experience for phone users.

Important Links
📝 Full show notes: https://insidethesquare.co/podcast/88
🎧 Past episodes: https://insidethesquare.co/podcast
🤖 Chat with Custom Codey: https://customcodey.com
👯‍♀️ Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkinsidethesquare

Support the show

The term "Squarespace" is a trademark of Squarespace, Inc. This content is not affiliated with Squarespace, Inc.

For a transcript of this episode, along with the links to any resources mentioned, visit insidethesquare.co/podcast

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Wondering how to turn your expertise into an AI tool that helps others and generates income? In this episode of Think Inside The Square, I'm sharing the straightforward process I used to create Custom Cody, my Squarespace code AI assistant that's now helping hundreds of users with their website customization questions.

I'll walk you through my entire journey, including the complicated detours and technical rabbit holes that cost me months of development time, before sharing the much simpler approach I discovered. You'll learn exactly how to evaluate your AI idea, train your custom GPT on your unique knowledge, test it effectively, and share it with your audience using a pricing model that makes sense for your business.

This isn't about creating "passive income" (I spend hours every weekend improving Custom Cody!) This is about extending your reach and helping more people with your knowledge. Whether you're a consultant, coach, designer, or specialist in any field, this episode gives you the practical blueprint to package your expertise into a valuable AI tool your audience will happily pay to use.

Important Links
📝 Full show notes: https://insidethesquare.co/podcast/87
🎧 Past episodes: https://insidethesquare.co/podcast
💌 Check out Custom Codey: https://customcodey.com
👯‍♀️ Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkinsidethesquare

CHAPTERS
00:00 - The AI assistant I never thought I could build
01:00 - What exactly IS a custom GPT? (Simpler than you think!)
03:00 - The essential "intelligence test" your AI idea must pass
05:00 - My costly over-engineering mistakes (don't repeat these!)
07:00 - The OpenAI feature change that changed everything
09:00 - Training Custom Cody to speak "Squarespace" fluently
12:00 - Real-world testing: The secret to reliable AI responses
14:00 - Simple pricing strategies that make everyone happy
18:00 - Weekend optimization routine for continuous improvement
20:00 - Is creating a custom GPT right for YOUR expertise?

Support the show

The term "Squarespace" is a trademark of Squarespace, Inc. This content is not affiliated with Squarespace, Inc.

For a transcript of this episode, along with the links to any resources mentioned, visit insidethesquare.co/podcast