WELCOME TO THE CAMPUS

TECHNOLOGY, DEMYSTIFIED

Welcome to our new virtual learning environment!

We have been working hard behind the scenes to build one of the fastest-growing Squarespace and Canva training platforms available, and this is only just the beginning. 
Note: If you are an existing member and can no longer gain access to our training content, please get in touch.

Digital Courses for Schools and Colleges

NEW 2023 SQUARESPACE COURSE FOR WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNERS!

MOONSHOT: BECOME A SQUARESPACE DESIGNER

Discount available for VIP members. 

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LEVEL-UP

All of our courses cater for beginners, through to experts and fellow design professionals. It levels up with you.

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COURSES

We are regularly adding new feature-length and mini courses to this campus for a range of software and techniques.

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COMMUNITY

Join our growing community of students, creatives, business owners and professionals.

Online Courses

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Squarespace Box of Tricks

Our box of tricks series is less formal than some of our other series, with a focus on design tips, development techniques and essential shortcuts. It has taken Squarespace Authorised Trainer, Elwyn Davies, decades to collate and refine some of these concepts. Still, you can now cut a few corners without any reduction in the quality of your final Squarespace website.

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Web Design for Beginners

Welcome to the Web Design for Beginners course at Pixelhaze Academy! In this comprehensive course, led by Elwyn Davies, a seasoned web design specialist, we will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to kickstart your journey in web design.

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The AI Toolkit

Welcome to the AI Toolkit Course Embark on an exciting journey with our AI Toolkit Course, designed to break down barriers and unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence. This course tackles the complexities of AI with regular updates, practical software solutions, and a comprehensive workflow section to optimise your operations. Whether you’re a business owner or a career-driven individual, get ready to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of AI with confidence and ease.

Squarespace courses, Canva courses for small business

ABOUT PIXELHAZE ACADEMY

SAVING YOU FROM THE SEA OF TECHNICAL JARGON

You are thrown in at the deep end and are expected to be competent in a vast range of disciplines overnight. Don’t panic!

We have developed a range of courses and resources to make the impossible job of running a business just a little easier.

Latest Blog Posts
The Complete Guide to Finding Your First Freelance Leads Without Spending a Penny
The Complete Guide to Finding Your First Freelance Leads Without Spending a Penny

Lead generation remains one of the biggest challenges for new freelancers, with many believing they need substantial marketing budgets to attract their first clients.

Why Fake Personas Fail: The Psychology Behind Authentic Personal Branding
Why Fake Personas Fail: The Psychology Behind Authentic Personal Branding

Social media has created an epidemic of manufactured personas, where freelancers feel pressured to become someone they're not to succeed online.

Why Minimalist Web Design Is Perfect for Small Business Owners
Why Minimalist Web Design Is Perfect for Small Business Owners

Minimalist web design has emerged as one of the most effective approaches for small businesses in 2025.

Your First 30 Days as a Freelancer: The Complete Launchpad Guide
Your First 30 Days as a Freelancer: The Complete Launchpad Guide

Why Your First Month as a Freelancer Can Make or Break Your Career.

Two Content Creators Who Built Thriving Businesses by Being Themselves
Two Content Creators Who Built Thriving Businesses by Being Themselves

The contrasting approaches of two successful content creators who built loyal audiences and profitable businesses through authenticity.

How to Choose the Right Squarespace Template for Your Business Type
How to Choose the Right Squarespace Template for Your Business Type

Squarespace template choice paralysis is real. Here's how to break through the overwhelm and find the perfect starting point for your website.

Why 'Mobile Separate' Beats Mobile-First for Squarespace Users
Why 'Mobile Separate' Beats Mobile-First for Squarespace Users

Mobile-first sounds great in theory, but Squarespace works differently. Here's how to get the best of both worlds with a mobile-separate approach.

Mastering Squarespace Page Settings
Mastering Squarespace Page Settings

Elwyn explains how to stay organised and keep your menus clean by using the full set of Squarespace page tools.

The 5 Pillars of Authentic Content Creation That Build Freelance Businesses
The 5 Pillars of Authentic Content Creation That Build Freelance Businesses

Why most freelancers fail at content before they really start.

How to Build Your First Freelance Offer That Clients Actually Want to Buy
How to Build Your First Freelance Offer That Clients Actually Want to Buy

Many new freelancers spend weeks crafting elaborate packages only to discover that nobody wants them, leading to frustration and wasted effort.

From Zero to Professional: Setting Up Your Freelance Storefront in Under 30 Minutes
From Zero to Professional: Setting Up Your Freelance Storefront in Under 30 Minutes

Elwyn walks through the complete process of building a professional freelance storefront from scratch using Flowlance.

5 Web Design Trends That Actually Work for Small Businesses in 2025
5 Web Design Trends That Actually Work for Small Businesses in 2025

Skip the flashy trends. These 5 proven web design approaches will actually help your small business connect with customers and drive results.

The Freelancer’s Dilemma: Build an Offer or Find Leads First?
The Freelancer’s Dilemma: Build an Offer or Find Leads First?

New freelancers often wrestle with a timeless question: should they perfect a service offer before seeking clients, or chase leads first to understand market needs?

Flowlance for Freelancers: 5 Steps to Sort Your Calendar, Bookings, and Payments
Flowlance for Freelancers: 5 Steps to Sort Your Calendar, Bookings, and Payments

Freelancing throws plenty at you: scheduling, bookings, chasing payments. Using separate tools only makes it messier.

The Freelancer Visibility Problem: Why 90% Fail Before Day 100
The Freelancer Visibility Problem: Why 90% Fail Before Day 100

Most freelancers start their journey believing in a dangerous myth: "Build it and they will come."

Hostinger Website Builder Review: Is It Right for Your Web Design Studio?
Hostinger Website Builder Review: Is It Right for Your Web Design Studio?

Elwyn weighs up Hostinger Website Builder to see if it suits web design studios like yours.

Squarespace vs. Other Platforms: Pros and Cons for Web Designers
Squarespace vs. Other Platforms: Pros and Cons for Web Designers

Elwyn compares Squarespace with other top website platforms, providing web designers with the pros and cons to make the best choice for their clients.

Suno AI: Create Your Own Music Tracks – Fast, Easy, Royalty-Free!
Suno AI: Create Your Own Music Tracks – Fast, Easy, Royalty-Free!

Why Suno AI is Perfect for Designers and Small Business Owners.

Introducing Pixelhaze Skool Communities
Introducing Pixelhaze Skool Communities

Elwyn Davies introduces a significant update for PixelHaze Academy, launching its practical Skool communities—focused hubs designed to enhance your web design and digital marketing skills

Squarespace and SEO: What You Need to Know in 2025
Squarespace and SEO: What You Need to Know in 2025

Your choice of website platform may not be as important as you think.

The Future of AI in Web Design: What’s Coming and What It Means for You
The Future of AI in Web Design: What’s Coming and What It Means for You

Some worry that AI will replace designers entirely, while others see it as the next big opportunity to work smarter.

How to Add a Video Hero Section in Hostinger Website Builder
How to Add a Video Hero Section in Hostinger Website Builder

Elwyn shares how to create a video hero section in Hostinger Website Builder, but there is a catch...

Finding Fresh Web Design Inspiration Beyond the Usual
Finding Fresh Web Design Inspiration Beyond the Usual

If you’ve been a web designer for years and you’re starting to feel like you’re churning out the same effects again and again, step back and look for inspiration outside the industry.

Why generic AI content by ChatGPT will not cut it in 2025, and here’s what to do
Why generic AI content by ChatGPT will not cut it in 2025, and here’s what to do

Elwyn prefers to channel the spirit of R2D2's expressive beeps over C3PO's stuffy protocols, and this preference will serve us well when it comes to creating AI content.

How to Build an Effective Squarespace Portfolio Without Commercial Projects
How to Build an Effective Squarespace Portfolio Without Commercial Projects

Elwyn provides his top tips for building your Squarespace web design business portfolio in 2025.

Why It's Still Important to Fact-Check AI Tools Like ChatGPT
Why It's Still Important to Fact-Check AI Tools Like ChatGPT

Elwyn discusses the importance of double-checking AI content, even if it is based on your own transcript or starting copy.

What Does a UX/UI Designer Do in Web Design?
What Does a UX/UI Designer Do in Web Design?

Elwyn briefly introduces the role of UX and UI specialists in the web design industry and why you can apply these tips without becoming a full-time professional.

Mastering YouTube Thumbnails with Canva: A Practical Guide
Mastering YouTube Thumbnails with Canva: A Practical Guide

Our mission was to refine YouTube thumbnails to reflect the professionalism of the practice better, making them consistent with their branding while maintaining trustworthiness.

Photoshop Tutorial: Transforming AI-Generated Images into Retro-Futurism Artwork
Photoshop Tutorial: Transforming AI-Generated Images into Retro-Futurism Artwork

In this tutorial, we’ll use Photoshop to rework a MidJourney-generated image of an astronaut into a retro-futurism image that can be used for multiple applications.

Announcing the Squarespace Designer Power Pack
Announcing the Squarespace Designer Power Pack

The Squarespace Designer Power Pack is a membership designed to help Squarespace designers work more efficiently, with tools, resources, and support to make creating great websites that little bit easier.