Harmony String Quartet
Harmony String Quartet | Squarespace Web Design Case Study
INTRO | Web Design & SEO
When Harmony String Quartet got in touch, they were after a website that felt as polished and professional as their music. They already had a Squarespace site, but it wasn’t doing them justice — they needed something more elegant, more intuitive, and more useful during live events. We reworked everything from layout to functionality, and the result is a site that looks beautiful and works hard behind the scenes — including a custom searchable song list that guests can use to request music in real time.
ABOUT HARMONY STRING QUARTET
Based in Manchester, Harmony String Quartet are known for blending classical finesse with modern favourites — performing everything from Mozart to Coldplay with elegance and charm. They perform regularly at weddings, private events, and corporate functions across the UK.
Their goal is to make live music feel special, personal, and unforgettable — with a repertoire that reflects each client’s unique taste.
WHAT HSQ NEEDED
When Harmony String Quartet got in touch, they already had a website in place but felt it didn’t reflect their musicality, experience, or level of professionalism. They wanted:
A clean, custom design that felt polished and modern
A way for guests to easily search and request music at events
Stronger visibility on Google
A fully mobile-friendly layout
A professional digital home they’d be proud to share with venues, couples, and planners
WHAT I CREATED
The new site was built on their existing Squarespace platform, but completely redesigned from the ground up. From colours to layout to interactivity, everything was tailored to reflect who they are as a group.
Key Features Included:
Custom-Coded Searchable Repertoire List
I created a bespoke search tool so guests can easily find songs and request them in real time — a game-changer during live events.
Clean, Responsive Layout
The site is stylish, fast, and mobile-friendly — designed to impress both clients and guests on any device.
Elegant Branding and Structure
Fonts, spacing, and navigation were refined to reflect their tone: approachable yet polished.
SEO Setup
Keywords like “wedding musicians Manchester” and “string quartet for events” were woven throughout the copy, metadata, and alt text to improve search visibility.
Blog Strategy
I recommended building a blog to highlight behind-the-scenes stories, event tips, and featured venues — creating fresh, valuable content to support SEO and client trust.
Highlights
Squarespace 7.1 website unifying two previous sites
Category-driven blog acting as dynamic portfolio
Custom hover effects and rotating carousels
SEO setup for all pages, including metadata and alt text
Custom branding fonts and logo adjustments
Instagram strategy with Buffer setup and content plan
A Look at the Final Site
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