Custom Websites for Long Island Businesses
Squarespace Web Designer on Long Island
I'm Dan Cohen, a professional Squarespace web designer born and raised on Long Island. I create custom, conversion-focused websites for businesses across Nassau and Suffolk County that want to strengthen their online presence, attract the right clients, and stand out in a competitive market. Whether you're launching a new business, redesigning an outdated website, or moving from WordPress, Wix, or another platform to Squarespace, I'll create a responsive, user-friendly website tailored to your brand and business goals.
Trusted by Clients Across 20+ Industries
Long Island Web Design
Work With a Web Designer Who Knows Long Island
Having grown up on Long Island, I'm familiar with the businesses, communities, and competitive landscape throughout Nassau and Suffolk County. I work directly with local brands and businesses across the region to create professional websites built around their audience and business goals.
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Long Island Roots
I was born and raised on Long Island and have familiarity with the wide range of established and growing businesses across Nassau and Suffolk County.
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Direct Collaboration
You'll work directly with me throughout the project rather than being passed between salespeople, account managers, designers, and developers. This keeps communication clear and the process efficient.
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Business-First Web Design
A successful website needs to do more than look good. My background in business helps me approach each project strategically, with your audience, positioning, services, and conversion goals guiding the design.
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Built for Search & Growth
Every project includes foundational SEO best practices, thoughtful page structure, responsive design, and a website that's easy to manage on your own and expand as your business grows.
Long Island Website Redesign
A Long Island Web Design Project Built Around Credibility
One example of my work with a Long Island business is North Village Realty, a commercial real estate agency based in Rockville Centre.
The goal was to create a more professional digital presence that better reflected the agency's expertise and strengthened how the business presented itself to commercial property owners throughout Long Island.
The project included:
A Squarespace website redesign migrated from WordPress
Restructured content and navigation
Featured commercial real estate transactions
Clear calls to action for property valuation requests
A refreshed logo and visual identity
Responsive layouts optimized across desktop, tablet, and mobile
The finished website gives North Village Realty a stronger platform for showcasing its experience, featured deals, and expertise while providing property owners with a clear path to request a valuation.
Strategic Website Design
Does your Long Island business need a better website?
A professional website should accurately represent your business, clearly communicate what you offer, and make it easy for potential customers or clients to take the next step.
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Your current website feels outdated
Your business has evolved, but the website hasn't kept up. The design no longer reflects the quality of your services or the way you want your business to be perceived.
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You're relying too heavily on referrals or social media
Referrals and word of mouth are valuable, especially for local businesses, but prospective customers will still search for you online before deciding whether to reach out.
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Your website isn't generating inquiries
Visitors may be reaching your site without understanding what you offer, why they should choose you, or what they're supposed to do next.
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Your website is difficult to manage
If every small content update requires outside help, your website becomes more of a burden than a useful business tool. You should be able to confidently keep your site current without relying on a developer.
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You're struggling to appear in search results
Poor site structure, missing SEO fundamentals, unclear content, and weak location signals can make it more difficult for potential customers to discover your business through Google and AI-powered search.
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Your current website doesn't look professional
A basic template may have worked when you first launched, but your website should evolve as your business becomes more established. Creating new pages and updating content is essential for a growing business.
Professional Web Design Services on Long Island
Squarespace web design tailored to your goals
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Custom Squarespace Website Design
Custom Squarespace websites designed around your brand, audience, services, and business objectives. Each site is created to look professional while guiding visitors toward meaningful action.
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Website Redesign & Platform Migration
Refresh an existing Squarespace website or move your current site from WordPress, Wix, or another platform to Squarespace with an updated design, improved structure, and easier long-term management.
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SEO & AI Search Optimization
Your website will be structured using foundational SEO best practices, including optimized page titles, descriptions, heading structure, internal links, URLs, image alt text, and other on-page elements that help search engines understand your content.
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Responsive Design & Custom Enhancements
Your site will be designed for desktop, tablet, and mobile visitors, with custom CSS, JavaScript, integrations, or other enhancements available when the project requires them.
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Domain Setup & Launch Support
I'll assist with connecting or transferring your domain, configuring your Squarespace subscription, and handling the steps required to smoothly launch the new website.
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Training & Post-Launch Support
You'll receive personalized website training resources and 30 days of post-launch email support, giving you the confidence to manage your Squarespace website after the project is complete.
Local Long Island Web Design
Serving Businesses Across Nassau & Suffolk County
I work with businesses throughout Long Island, from communities near the Queens border to businesses across central and eastern Long Island.
Nassau County
This includes businesses in Great Neck, Port Washington, Manhasset, Roslyn, Mineola, Garden City, Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Valley Stream, Oceanside, Long Beach, Freeport, Merrick, Bellmore, Massapequa, Hicksville, Jericho, Syosset, Plainview, and surrounding Nassau County communities.
Suffolk County
I also work with businesses in Huntington, Melville, Commack, Smithtown, Hauppauge, Northport, Deer Park, Babylon, Bay Shore, Islip, Ronkonkoma, Patchogue, Sayville, Holbrook, Port Jefferson, Stony Brook, Riverhead, the Hamptons, and surrounding Suffolk County communities.
No matter where your business is located on Long Island, the goal is the same: create a professional website that clearly communicates your value and makes it easier for the right customers or clients to find and choose your business.
Recent Work
Custom Squarespace Websites Built for Businesses Across Industries
Who am I?
Your Squarespace Web Designer for Long Island Businesses
I'm Dan Cohen, founder of Can Dohen LLC and a professional Squarespace web designer with roots on Long Island. I was born and raised on Long Island and now run my business from New York City, working with businesses throughout Nassau and Suffolk County as well as clients across the country and internationally.
I work directly with business owners and organizations to create strategic websites that are professional, easy to navigate, and built around clear business objectives. My approach combines web design experience with a background in business and accounting, allowing me to consider both the creative side of the website and the larger role it plays within your business.
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Squarespace Circle <br> Platinum Partner
As a Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner, I'm part of Squarespace's community of experienced website professionals. My status provides access to benefits including extended website trials, discounts on eligible annual website subscriptions, early access to select features, and additional professional resources.
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Versatile <br> Web Designer
I've designed websites for businesses across more than 20 industries, including professional services, marketing agencies, restaurants, fitness businesses, real estate companies, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, consultants, and creative professionals. Every project is approached differently based on the client's audience, goals, content, and industry.
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Business <br> Background
Having earned my M.B.A. while studying business and accounting, I bring a business-focused perspective to my design work. Understanding how your company operates, who you're trying to reach, and what you want visitors to do allows me to build a website around more than aesthetics alone.
Testimonials
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The Process
From Discovery Call to Website Launch
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The <strong>Onboard</strong>
During our discovery call, we will discuss the project and your goals for the website. After the call, I’ll provide a detailed proposal containing the project scope, timeline, deliverables, pricing, and payment terms. Once the proposal is accepted, the planning and design phase will officially begin.

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The <strong>Design</strong>
This phase will take place in stages, during which your feedback will be collected throughout to confirm the design is exactly how you like it. We will be using Workflow.design, a click-and-comment feedback tool, to more efficiently keep track of updates and streamline the feedback process for a highly collaborative approach.

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The <strong>Launch</strong>
When you’re happy with the design, we’ll launch your new website. To ensure a smooth transition, I’ll provide training videos specific to your site within 15 days from project completion. Additionally, you’ll receive 30 days of free email support to address any post-launch questions.

Website Design Pricing
Flexible Squarespace Website Packages
Custom Squarespace website projects start at $2,500, with pricing based on overall size and complexity of the project scope. The packages below provide a general starting point for common project types. If your project falls somewhere in between, I’ll recommend the scope that makes the most sense after our initial discovery call.
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Starting at <strong>$2,500 </strong>
* Quickest Turnaround * Best for small businesses & personal brands that need a custom website built to grow along with them.
What’s Included:
• Up to 5 pages
• Up to 1 round of revisions
• 2–3 week estimated timeline
• Direct-to-Squarespace design
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Starting at <strong>$3,500 </strong>
* Most Popular * Best for growing businesses ready for a full website experience with additional customization and functionalities.
What’s Included:
• Up to 10 pages
• Up to 2 rounds of revisions
• 2–4 week estimated timeline
• Direct-to-Squarespace design
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* Best Overall Value * Best for established businesses needing a more extensive, high-impact site to match their goals and growth.
What’s Included:
• Unlimited pages
• Custom revision options, based on scope
• Custom timeline options, based on scope
• Direct-to-Squarespace design
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Each website tier also includes the following services and deliverables within the quoted project fee:
Responsive design across device sizes
Foundational SEO optimization & best practices
Basic custom code (for essential styling improvements)
Advanced custom code (if the project requires)
Domain & website subscription setup assistance
Personalized website training videos (upon request)
30 days of post-launch email support
Website legal policies setup assistance (options provided)
Expert guidance throughout the project
Not sure which option fits?
Schedule a discovery call and we’ll determine the right scope for your project.
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Long Island Web Design FAQs
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Yes. I work with businesses throughout both Nassau and Suffolk County, including communities such as Garden City, Rockville Centre, Great Neck, Manhasset, Syosset, Plainview, Huntington, Melville, Smithtown, Hauppauge, Patchogue, and surrounding areas.
Projects are primarily handled remotely, so your exact location on Long Island doesn't affect the design process.
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I was born and raised on Long Island and am currently based nearby in Queens, New York.
Most website projects are handled remotely, so working with clients throughout Nassau and Suffolk County is straightforward. You'll still be working with a local New York designer who knows the Long Island market and shares the same timezone.
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Website design pricing can vary considerably depending on the number of pages, design complexity, functionality, e-commerce requirements, custom code, and other project needs.
My custom Squarespace website projects currently start at $2,500. After an initial discovery call, I'll provide a detailed proposal outlining the exact project scope, deliverables, timeline, and price before any work begins.
Read my full guide to Squarespace web design pricing to learn more about what goes into pricing a project.
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There isn't one web designer who's automatically the best fit for every business. Look for someone whose portfolio demonstrates strong design and usability, who has experience with the platform you want to use, communicates clearly, understands SEO fundamentals, and has a defined process for collecting feedback and managing the project.
Just as importantly, your designer should be able to explain the reasoning behind their recommendations rather than simply taking orders and arranging content on a page. Reviewing testimonials, past projects, pricing, process, and platform expertise should give you a good indication of whether someone is the right fit.
Read my guide on choosing a Squarespace web designer to learn what qualifications and experience to consider.
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Both can be good options depending on your project.
Can Dohen LLC is an independent web design business, which means you'll work directly with me throughout your project rather than communicating through multiple layers of an agency. This provides a more personal and collaborative experience while still giving you access to professional design, custom code, SEO fundamentals, domain setup, integrations, and launch support.
For projects requiring services outside my specialty, I can also collaborate with or refer trusted professionals when appropriate.
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I've designed websites across more than 20 industries, including real estate, professional services, recruiting, marketing, hospitality, healthcare, fitness, construction, consulting, nonprofits, and creative businesses.
My Long Island work has included businesses such as commercial real estate agencies and beauty businesses, but I don't limit projects to any particular industry. The website strategy is tailored to your audience, services, goals, and business.
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Squarespace is a strong choice for Long Island businesses that want a professional website without relying on a developer for every routine update. It combines flexible design tools, hosting, security, analytics, blogging, e-commerce, scheduling, and SEO features in one platform.
For many small and mid-sized businesses, that means easier day-to-day management, fewer technical maintenance requirements, and a website that can evolve as the business grows.
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Every website project includes foundational SEO best practices. This will include proper page titles and descriptions, heading structure, optimized URLs, internal linking, image alt text, mobile optimization, redirects, Google Search Console setup, and content structure that helps search engines and AI understand your services and location.
I don't provide ongoing SEO strategy campaigns or long-term SEO retainers, but the website itself will be built on a strong technical and on-page foundation.
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I specialize in Squarespace web design rather than WordPress or Wix development. However, if your existing website is currently built on WordPress or Wix and you'd prefer a platform that's easier to manage internally, I can redesign the site and migrate your content to Squarespace.
I'll handle the new design, content migration, domain connection, redirects, and launch process so the transition is as smooth as possible.
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Yes. Squarespace includes built-in e-commerce functionality for businesses that need to sell products, services, memberships, or other offerings online.
E-commerce requirements vary considerably, so the exact functionality and pricing will depend on your product catalog and checkout needs. For large scale stores and highly complex e-commerce needs, you may want to consult a Shopify specialist.
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Absolutely. One of the primary reasons I specialize in Squarespace is that it gives business owners much more control over their website after launch.
You'll be able to update text, replace images, add pages, publish blog posts, adjust services, and make many other routine changes without needing a developer. I also provide personalized training resources and 30 days of post-launch email support to help with the transition.
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No. Long Island is where I grew up, but I work with businesses throughout New York City, Long Island, across the United States, and internationally.
If your business is located in New York City or elsewhere, you can learn more about my New York City web design services or schedule a call to discuss your project.
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While my project fee is a one-time payment, Squarespace requires an active subscription to launch and keep your website live. Squarespace has several subscription plans to choose from, and each option offers different levels of features. The choice of plan will depend on the scope of the project and your goals for the website.
You may also have separate ongoing costs for your domain name or any premium third-party tools or integrations used on the site.
For a more detailed breakdown of these costs, read my guide to Squarespace web design pricing or schedule a free call to discuss which option is best for you and your business!



























