Custom Websites for Manhattan Businesses
Squarespace Web Designer in Manhattan, NY
I'm Dan Cohen, a professional Squarespace web designer based in New York City. I create custom, conversion-focused websites for Manhattan businesses that want to strengthen their online presence, attract the right customers or clients, and stand out in a competitive market. Whether you're launching a new business, redesigning an outdated website, or moving from a platform like WordPress or Wix to Squarespace, I'll create a responsive, user-friendly website tailored to your brand and business goals. Let’s discuss your project.
Trusted by Clients Across 20+ Industries
Manhattan Web Design
Professional Web Design for Manhattan Businesses
Manhattan businesses compete in one of the most demanding markets in the world. Your website should communicate credibility quickly, clearly explain what sets your business apart, and give prospective clients a strong reason to take the next step.
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NYC Market Knowledge
As a New York City-based designer, I understand the level of professionalism and credibility businesses in Manhattan need to convey online. Your website should make a strong first impression while communicating your offerings and value clearly.
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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.
Manhattan Website Redesign
A Manhattan Web Design Project Built Around Professional Credibility
One example of my work with a Manhattan business is Frendel, Brown & Weissman CPAs, a public accounting firm with a New York office on Third Avenue in Manhattan.
After years without a major website update, the firm's previous site had become visually dated and difficult to navigate. The goal of the redesign was to create a more polished digital presence that better reflected the caliber of the firm while making important information easier for existing and prospective clients to access.
The project included:
A Squarespace website redesign migrated from WordPress
Restructured navigation and content
Improved service and industry pages
Easier access to client tools and resources
Integrated online payment links
Responsive layouts across desktop, tablet, and mobile
Following the redesign, the firm reported receiving consistently positive feedback from clients about the improved website structure, page layouts, and their experience navigating the firm's services and accessing important resources.
Strategic Website Design
Does your Manhattan 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 brand to be perceived.
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You're relying too heavily on referrals or social media
Referrals and word of mouth can be valuable, but prospective clients will still research your business 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 need a well-built website with the training and support to manage it confidently on your own.
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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 your business to appear when potential customers search for your services.
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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 periodically is essential for providing visitors with the most relevant information.
Professional Web Design Services in Manhattan
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 Manhattan Web Design
Serving Businesses Throughout Manhattan, NY
I work with businesses throughout Manhattan, from Lower Manhattan and Midtown to neighborhoods across the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Upper Manhattan.
That includes businesses in the Financial District, Tribeca, SoHo, Greenwich Village, the West Village, Chelsea, Flatiron, NoMad, Gramercy, Union Square, Midtown, Midtown East, Midtown West, Murray Hill, Hell's Kitchen, Hudson Yards, the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side, Harlem, Washington Heights, and surrounding Manhattan neighborhoods.
No matter where your business is located in Manhattan, 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 NYC-Based Squarespace Web Designer
I'm Dan Cohen, founder of Can Dohen LLC and a professional Squarespace web designer based in New York City. I work directly with business owners and organizations throughout Manhattan and the greater New York City area 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. As a Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner, I also have access to extended trial periods, select subscription discounts, early product features, and additional Squarespace resources that can benefit my clients.
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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
Hear what my clients are saying
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.

Find the Right Fit for Your Business
Flexible Web Design Packages
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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 4 pages
• Up to 1 integration/plugin
• No e-commerce (add-ons available)
• 2 rounds of revisions
• 2–3 week timeline
• Direct-to-SQSP 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 7 pages
• Up to 2 integrations/plugins
• Basic e-commerce (up to 10 products included)
• 3 rounds of revisions
• 2–4 week timeline
• Direct-to-SQSP 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
• Unlimited integrations/plugins
• Custom e-commerce options available
• Custom revision options, based on scope
• Custom timeline options, based on scope
• Direct-to-SQSP design
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Have a smaller project?
Reach out for an hourly quote or consultation
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
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Manhattan Web Design FAQs
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Yes. I'm based in New York City and work with businesses throughout Manhattan, including Midtown, the Financial District, Chelsea, SoHo, Tribeca, Flatiron, Gramercy, Murray Hill, the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Harlem, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Our project will be handled remotely, so your exact location within Manhattan doesn't affect the design process.
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I'm based in Queens, New York, and work with businesses throughout Brooklyn and the rest of New York City.
Because website projects are primarily handled remotely, working across boroughs doesn't create any practical limitations. You'll still be working with a New York City-based designer in the same timezone who understands the local market.
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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 professional services, accounting, recruiting, finance, real estate, marketing, hospitality, healthcare, fitness, consulting, nonprofits, and creative businesses.
I don't limit projects to a particular industry. The website strategy is tailored to your audience, services, positioning, and business goals.
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Squarespace is a strong choice for Manhattan 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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Yes. I specialize in Squarespace web design rather than WordPress or Wix development. 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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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!
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No. I work with businesses throughout Manhattan, all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, across the United States, and internationally.
If your business is located elsewhere in New York City, you can schedule a call to discuss your project or learn more about my New York City web design services.



























