About Studio Elias
“My business thrives because Studio Elias makes it thrive.”
5-star client reviews like this one say more “About Us” than anything we could write.
But we’ll give it a shot.
Design that works
Contemporary, clean, functional design because we believe clarity converts.
Unmatched Experience
Unmatched client experience like our unlimited revisions and 30-day post-launch support.
BEHIND STUDIO ELIAS
Meet your founder
Hello, I’m Mikka (pronounced MEE-kuh).
I founded Studio Elias as a Squarespace web design agency to offer fully managed design solutions and ongoing support to businesses worldwide. With the support of my small team, I've built more than 250 Squarespace websites and am proud to be among the first certified Squarespace Experts and Authorized Trainers globally.
My journey began with 10 years in graphic design before I specialized in full-service Squarespace development in 2016. Studio Elias naturally evolved from my expertise, and I've been fortunate to earn the trust of clients across the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, and beyond as a registered U.S. entity.
When I'm not designing, you'll find me playing board games, watching Survivor, or enjoying time with my husband Tim and our children, Elias (our studio namesake!) and Cali.
Mikka Cruz
Founder, Chief Designer, Certified Squarespace Expert
Process
Our Squarespace web design agency experience
Discovery, Proposal & Content Collection
We start with a discovery call to understand your needs. After agreeing on the scope and pricing, a 50% deposit secures the project.
We then gather all the content—text, images, and multimedia—to align with your brand.
Homepage Concepts & Review
We begin by designing two initial concepts for your homepage, giving you options to choose from and refine.
After you review and provide feedback, we’ll finalize the design, ensuring we’re perfectly aligned before moving forward with the rest of the site.
Full Site Build & Review
With the homepage approved, we design the rest of the site to match the finalized look and feel. Each page is crafted for clarity, consistency, and ease of use.
Once the full site is ready, you'll review everything and share any final edits before we prepare for launch.
Website Launch & Support
As we prepare for launch, we’ll handle all the technical details to ensure everything goes smoothly. After the final 50% payment, we’ll transfer full ownership of the site to your account.
Plus, we provide 30 days of ongoing support to make sure everything runs perfectly post-launch.
The Team
Studio Elias Squarespace Website Designers
Studio Elias is led by Mikka Cruz, supported by a carefully selected network of specialized Squarespace website designers and developers who work behind the scenes to bring your vision to life.
While our collaborative team powers your project, Mikka remains your dedicated point of contact throughout—serving as your chief Squarespace website designer, creative strategist, and project manager from consultation to launch.
Testimonials
Read some of our success stories
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Julie Civiello Polier
★★★★★
Studio Elias has unleveled my business by leaps and bounds. I finally feel I have the support to launch products, have ongoing IT support, and even creatively receive input and coverage for everything from marketing to the mysterious world of website coding. My business thrives because Studio Elias makes it thrive.
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Daniel Babadzhanov
★★★★★
I was looking to create a website and thankfully came across Mikka and Studio Elias. She was great during the entire process and I'm very happy with how the website came out. It's sleek, fully functional, and very modern and she was able to quickly understand what I was looking for. Mikka was quick with her responses and turn around times for her work and any questions or requests that I had. I would recommend her to anyone.
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Rob Aster
★★★★★
Mikka Cruz (Studio Elias) is a good listener, highly engaged, proactive and prompt to reply, an intuitive and amazing graphic designer, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I am truly grateful to have found her. She has quickly become a key part of our team. Her work is top-tiered. I will recommend her without hesitation.
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Sharon Lamar
★★★★★
Can't say enough about how wonderful Mikka @ Studio Elias is!! After interviewing 5 women led web design companies I landed on Mikka. What a great fit! Mikka was the ONLY one who cautioned me to do a site refresh rather than starting from scratch. She told me in doing that I would be able to keep all the SEO going from my current site rather than starting over. That told me she was willing to not only design my beautiful new site she was also willing to keep my best interest in mind rather than what was easier to do. Mikka is an excellent communicator. Very detail oriented. Again, can't say enough about Mikka @ Studio Elias.
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Yasmine Ali
★★★★★
Amazing job on building and designing my website. Mikka was extremely pleasant to work with and everything was done perfectly/efficiently!
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Cyril Hinds
★★★★★
Working with Mikka at Studio Elias was an exceptional experience from start to finish. She took a fully built but unstyled Squarespace site and transformed it into something that genuinely communicates the mission and gravitas of The Great America Project. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and creative instincts were outstanding throughout. She asked the right questions, respected the brief, and delivered ahead of schedule. The result speaks for itself. I would not hesitate to work with her again and will be bringing her back for our next project.
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Jon Selin
★★★★★
Have used many times over almost a decade. Always consistent in delivering affordable, quality work making logos, websites, slides, and more.
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Simon Phillips
★★★★★
Mikka did a fantastic job bringing together three websites and all of the associated technology into one slick site! Mikka's superpower is her ability to always see a way to make something happen and her ability to navigate the creative process with us collaboratively was a massive benefit for us. Fantastic work Mikka, thank you!
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Daniela Bolanos
★★★★★
We partnered with Studio Elias for LEAD Edu’s website rebrand and couldn’t be happier with the result. Mikka took the time to truly understand our organization’s mission and translated it into a design that feels both inspiring and intentional. The process was smooth, collaborative, and creative from start to finish. I highly recommend Studio Elias to any nonprofit or mission-driven team looking for thoughtful, high-quality design work.
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Carmel Laurino
★★★★★
Studio Elias was an absolute pleasure to work with. They took the time to really listen to our vision and transformed our old website into something fresh, modern, and approachable. Throughout the process, Mikka was collaborative, responsive, and attentive to our needs, ensuring the final result reflected both our brand and our goals. We’re thrilled with the outcome and highly recommend Studio Elias to anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful web designer for a website refresh.
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Zeke Vanderhoek
★★★★★
Mikka created a great website. She was a pleasure to work with: communicative, organized, responsive to feedback, and highly committed to creating a great final product. I highly recommend her web design services!
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Jenny Swaim
★★★★★
Mikka was so easy to work with and the site turned out great! She was very patient with me as I was working through my content and site flow. I'd recommend working with her to anyone.
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Tara Leigh
★★★★★
Mikka is absolutely amazing! She will listen closely to what you want, then offer expert guidance to take things up a notch. She is very skilled and professional and a pleasure to work with. Her response time is great and she keeps you in the loop every step of the way. I highly recomend her and will continue to use her in the future!
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Sarah Shu
★★★★★
Mikka is an absolute pro! She is so responsive and patient with any edits or questions. She has a brilliant mind for design but can also execute based on designs given. The site functioned perfectly out of the gate and she has been there every step of the way along with extremely easy to follow videos for how to update the site for future reference. Would absolutely recommend her and will continue to work with her in the future!
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Afrah
★★★★★
I worked with Mikka very closely to develop our website. I am happy to report that my experience with her was nothing short of perfect - she was responsive, accommodating, engaging, and professional. We are definitely keeping Mikka in mind for our future projects, because her skill and customer service level are unmatched. For anybody considering hiring her, please do. You will not regret it. Thank you for bringing our vision to life!
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Rebekah Jones
★★★★★
Working with Studio Elias was a breeze! Mikka was very responsive, even when I couldn't always be. She did excellent work on our new Squarespace website and managed to get most of it done with very little input from my end. I found Studio Elias through the Squarespace Marketplace, I was able to manage the entire project via the online chat, and the price for Mikka's time was fair. I had an excellent experience and will reach out to Mikka and Studio Elias again for future projects. Thank you!
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Julie Yates
★★★★★
Mikka was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. All work was completed ahead of schedule and communication was top notch. I couldn’t be happier with my new logo and website. I will consider her first for all future projects.
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Alan Sommerman
★★★★★
My process with Studio Elias has been professional, informative, easy, and Amazing! I highly recommend Studio Elias to anyone looking to redesign their website or get updates. I'm looking forward to continuing our relationship as I plan to keep Studio Elias as my primary resource for my website needs.
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Martin Weigel
★★★★★
Mikka is awesome. She's built two sites for me and is a Squarespace wizard. She really listens to understand exactly what you're looking for, and while she comes back with great suggestions, she never imposes her own ideas on you. She's a pleasure to work with. She's got great taste in design, knows the functionality of the platform inside out, and the after-sales service is amazing - always fast and response to help with tweaks or questions. Highly recommended.
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Lucia Gonzalez
★★★★★
We hired Studio Elias for 2 website redesigns & they did a fantastic job! Highly organized, very responsive, top design quality & overall great team to work with. 100% recommended
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Jan Young
★★★★★
If I could give Studio Elias 10 stars I would. If Mikka Cruz says it, you can count on it. She's an expert in Squarespace & the ecosystem. She is straightforward and pragmatic. I struggled to find the right person to build out my website-- I am so thrilled that I found her through the Squarespace recommended vendors! However you find her, you'll be glad you did!
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Sean LaPlante
★★★★★
It has truly been a pleasure working with Mikka. Her work is impeccable and was such a seamless process from start to finish. I will definitely utilize Studio Elias for ongoing/future web development and design project needs. I highly recommend her services.
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Waqas Qazi
★★★★★
Best web designer/ developer in the game when it comes to Squarespace. I have tried over 10 different teams/ individuals and no one comes close to what Mikka (Founder) offers. The response time is blistering fast. Execution is even faster. Her attention to detail is second to none. Most importantly, she knows how to make sites that convert. At the end of the day you want not just a good designer but someone who understands business and help you create something that will generate revenue. I have been working with Studio Elias since 2016ish and I can't see it changing anytime soon. My highest recommendations.
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Grace Borda
★★★★★
It was a pleasure to work with Mikka from Studio Elias. It is not very common to find an excellent designer who also has knowledge as a developer. She has a great understanding of Squarespace. I highly recommend her.
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Laura Beshara
★★★★★
We would recommend Mikka and Studio Elias to other businesses and nonprofit organizations. Mikka has designed both of our websites and the designs are beautiful and modern, the websites are easy to use, and she made the entire process easy for us to follow.
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Frequently asked questions
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We pride ourselves on ensuring that our clients are fully satisfied with the website we provide. Therefore, we offer unlimited revisions within the original project scope. However, if changes or additions extend beyond the initial agreement, there may be additional fees.
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Yes! Though Squarespace is a user-friendly platform praised for being DIY-friendly, there is tremendous benefit in hiring a Squarespace professional who knows the platform through and through and has the design and development expertise to present your content in an optimized way to engage and convert traffic.
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Absolutely! Though Squarespace is known for it’s templates, Studio Elias specializes in creating custom Squarespace websites, so you can rest assured your site won’t look like anyone else’s.
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They do. As Squarespace grows in popularity, big companies have chosen the platform to represent their brand with robust websites. Among these reputable names are: HBO Documentary Films, National Geographic Kids, WeWork, and Lyft.
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We would argue that it’s the best! Not only does it offer robust functionality and customization capabilities, but it’s built in a way that makes it easy to handover to clients so that they can maintain moving forward.
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Working with us involves the following process:
Kick-off Call and Content Collection
We dive deep into your business, goals, and target audience, gathering all the necessary text, images, and multimedia elements.
Homepage Review
To make sure we're aligned and in the right direction, you'll review the homepage design first. We'll fine-tune it based on your feedback.
Full Site Review
Once the homepage is spot-on, we'll dive into creating a cohesive website. Every page will be thoughtfully crafted, ensuring a seamless and delightful user experience for your visitors.
Website Launch and Support
The big day arrives! We handle all the technical aspects for a seamless launch and provide training and support. We'll continue optimizing your website for success.
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Absolutely! One of the greatest advantages of Squarespace is its user-friendly interface, which makes site maintenance straightforward. We provide comprehensive training and documentation to ensure you feel confident managing your site. Plus, we’re always here for ongoing support should you need it.
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Hosting and domain registration are not included in our design packages.
But, we can guide you through the process, recommend reliable providers, and even manage it for you at an additional fee.
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Yes, definitely. While our development undergo thorough testing, if you encounter any issues or need updates, we offer 30-day post-launch support on all our packages. We also have monthly maintenance packages to keep your website running smoothly.
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The cost of hiring a professional to build a Squarespace website can range from $5,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on the project's size and complexity. At Studio Elias, we provide clear, upfront quotes so you know exactly what to expect, ensuring you get the best value for your investment.
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We typically require a 50% deposit upfront, with the balance due upon project completion. However, we also offer flexible payment plans for projects that costs $10,000+.
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Our pricing guide outlines the primary costs. However, third-party tools, premium plugins, stock images, or specific fonts might incur additional charges. We always discuss and get approval for these extras in advance.
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