Kris Black - Squarespace 6 For Dummies

Squarespace 6 For Dummies

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About the Author

Kris Black has been creating interactive experiences since his junior year in high school, far back in 1993, using Apples HyperCard program, which allowed him to create stacks of digital cards containing information, much like web pages within a website. He wasnt introduced to HTML, the code behind the web, until he took a computer science 101 course in 1998.

After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Kris began his career as a graphic designer for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and did web design in his spare time as a hobby. After he was promoted to Art and Photography Director at SC DHEC, he decided it was time for a change. He began freelancing, building websites for clients using several different popular and unpopular blogging and website building tools. In 2004, after many frustrating and sleepless nights, Kris began favoring a lesser-known website building tool called Squarespace.

In 2009, Kris was offered the opportunity to work for Squarespace, Inc. as a customer support specialist. Assisting customers helped Kris gain an even deeper knowledge about using Squarespace.

In mid-2011, after leaving Squarespace, Inc. Kris continued creating and developing websites for his clients under a new business, black&hue, LLC with his business partner. He continues to use Squarespace exclusively for all site projects because he believes it offers his clients the best experience for building and maintaining their websites.

Kris and his wife live in Columbia, South Carolina. They have two creative and wonderful children who are beginning to understand what their daddy does on the computer all day.

Dedication

For Stacey, Mya, and Jaxin.

Authors Acknowledgments

I want to thank a few people whove had to make sacrifices for me to write this book.

Mom, Dad, Caroline, and Jennifer, I couldnt have chosen better parents and loving sisters.

I want to thank my kids, Mya and Jaxin. Despite your youth, you amazed me at how understanding you were when I told you I had to work instead of playing. Now that Im done, lets have some fun.