Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner + Marketplace Expert
Squarespace web design, brand identity + digital design.
olio creative is a Squarespace design and brand identity studio in Chester, UK. We have delivered more than 150 custom Squarespace websites since 2012, mostly for charities, schools, membership organisations and public sector teams. Every site we build ships with search and AI visibility already wired in, not bolted on afterwards.
We're olio creative - UK-based Squarespace designers and brand identity agency, based in Chester and working with clients across the UK + Worldwide.
Official Squarespace Experts and Circle Platinum Partners, we’ve delivered 100+ custom Squarespace websites for charities, membership organisations, education providers, public sector teams and growing businesses.
We design and build sites that look beautiful, load fast, and rank in search - and we pair that with logo design, brand identity, print and digital design, and copywriting under one roof.
Founded by Ian Masters, a former in-house creative manager at various UK charities, olio brings the strategic thinking of an in-house team with the speed and flexibility of a small studio.
Some of our work
Why we think we’re the bee’s knees.
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Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner - top-tier official recognition
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Squarespace Marketplace Expert - listed in Squarespace's official designer directory
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150+ Squarespace websites delivered across the UK + Worldwide
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Branding, websites, copywriting and social under one roof
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UK-based, with deep experience in charity, education and public sector comms
Who we work with.
We’ve worked with clients around the world - from charities, healthcare teams and education providers, to construction firms, legal experts and retailers.
No matter the industry, we take the time to understand your world, bringing fresh ideas, strategic thinking and a wealth of experience to help you stand out.
Whether you need a brand refresh, a new website, or a comms strategy that cuts through the noise, we work closely with you to create solutions that truly fit your organisation.
Frequently asked questions.
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There's no single "best" - it depends on your sector and budget. olio creative is a Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner and Marketplace Expert based in Chester, UK, listed in the official Squarespace designer directory. We specialise in custom Squarespace websites and brand identity for charities, education, public sector and small/medium sized business clients across the UK and Worldwide.
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Custom Squarespace websites at olio creative typically start around £2,500 for a small business site and scale up to £8,000+ for larger multi-page builds with custom code, e-commerce or membership areas. Brand-only projects start at £250 for a logo and £800+ for a full identity package.
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Yes. olio creative is a Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner (the highest tier of the Circle programme) and a verified Squarespace Marketplace Expert. We're listed in Squarespace's official designer directory and have direct access to extended trials and partner-only updates.
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A typical custom Squarespace project at olio creative takes 4–8 weeks from kick-off to launch.
Quick-turnaround builds can be delivered in 1–2 weeks. Brand identity projects run in parallel and take 2–4 weeks.
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Yes - charity, non-profit and public sector work is a core part of what we do. Our founder spent years as Creative Manager at a UK children's mental health charity, and we offer dedicated charity packages.
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We're based in Chester, in the North West of England. We work with clients across the UK, and Worldwide and most of the work happens remotely with video calls, shared boards and a clear project schedule.
What our clients say.
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olio has been an absolute pleasure to work with, consistently demonstrating patience, professionalism and integrity.
Sean Hickey, award-winning composer
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Working with olio is not like working with typical freelancers. It is a real partnership and I trust them. Would highly recommend.
Susan Rogers, Head of Comms, Hestia
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I absolutely love the website. You truly have a gift + understood the vision. I reflect frequently on how glad I am that I chose to work with you.
Charlotte Beard, CEO @ OpenWorld Psychology
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Thank you for making complicated processes easy, for being patient, honest and doing exactly what you said you would do. I love my website.
Bibi Jamieson @ Restore to Love
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olio were responsive, patient and informative. I felt included and listened to at every step of the way. I would recommend them to anyone.
Patrick Bluett @ Bluett Counseling
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This is the second time I have worked with olio creative and it was yet again an absolute pleasure. I would wholeheartedly recommend them!
Charlotte Clark @ Happy Human Project
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What a brilliant team! This crew is so responsive and prompt and patient and creative. Would absolutely recommend!
Dr. Buehner @ Bring Light Psychology
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I've been phenomenally impressed with olio’s work. I can always depend on olio to assist in ways big & small – they’re a lot of fun to work with too!
Lauren Gard, Director of Marketing @ Macrae
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It's been a pleasure working with Ian . Great advice, nothing was too much trouble. I'd highly recommend, & will certainly be using his services again.
Stuart Jones, CEO @ Agile Acoustics
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An amazing team to work with! They got things right immediately... it was so refreshing to actually be listened to + have the project go smoothly!
Susan Martin, Therapist
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It was pleasure working with Ian! He helped me talk through ideas and quickly set up my website. Lovely guy + incredibly easy to collaborate with.
Joanna Matthews @ Hooray for Design
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Ian was very thoughtful along the way, asking questions and being patient. A talented designer and just fun to work with. Highly recommend!
Bill Koch @ High Five Bakery
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I wanted to express my gratitude for the support + exceptional work of your team. The website exceeded our expectations.
Peter @ Gefion Group
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You transformed my Figma design into a stunning website. The process was fun + the work exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend!
Jackai @ Our Birthroom
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Working with Ian was fantastic - really great design, very easy to work with during the creation process + incredibly helpful and patient!
Isabela, Paloma Lagoon Sixty5
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Ian has been brilliant throughout the whole process and we couldn't recommend him enough. Absolutely delighted with the finished project.
Rob, LDN Apprenticeships
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