Studio Mesa Templates Review

If you build websites for clients on Squarespace, you know the template you choose can either save you hours… or add them. A good one gives you solid structure, flexible design, and smart styling choices baked in. A bad one leaves you wrestling with layout issues and patching bugs mid-launch.

That’s why I keep coming back to Studio Mesa.

Built by Aaron Rolston, Studio Mesa templates strike a rare balance: they’re elegant without being over-designed, powerful without being bloated, and thoughtfully engineered for long-term ease of use. I’ve now bought and used four of them across real-world client builds, and I can confidently say: these are rock-solid.

And if you’re thinking of grabbing one, Aaron hooked me up with a coupon code to share with you: use code STRONGSITES10 for 10% off.

Rather watch than read? This blog post is also a video:

What Makes Studio Mesa Templates Different

Unlike some templates floating around out there, Studio Mesa’s are:

• Understated, not flashy – The design gets out of the way so your client’s content can shine.

• Remotely-updated – Custom CSS is hosted via Cloudflare’s workers.dev, which means if Squarespace breaks something, Aaron can patch it centrally and all live sites update automatically.

• Well-documented – The template documentation is thorough without being overwhelming. Advanced features, setup tips, and design options are all clearly explained.

• Generously licensed – Buy once, use forever. Unlimited client projects, just like I offer my templates here.

When you buy a template, you get instant access via an email invite link. You can start designing right away.

Four Templates I’ve Used

Here’s a quick rundown of the four I’ve personally used:

1. Parable

   A soft, elegant design originally demoed for florists, but easily adapted to any small business.

2. Opponent

   Built for creative agencies and video portfolios. Strong without shouting.

3. Learnable

   A robust 30-page template for course creators and digital educators. Cleanly designed, smartly organized, and scalable.

4. Kintsugi

   Maybe my favorite. A 30-page service-focused template that’s crisp, calm, and extremely easy to customize.

These templates aren't hyper-specific to one niche, which means they’re easy to rebrand and adapt for all kinds of service businesses, creators, and agencies.

Small Features, Big Wins

Aaron’s attention to detail shows up in subtle ways. A couple standout touches:

• Global radius control – Tweak corner roundness site-wide with a single value.

• Custom blog category filtering – Native-feeling, slick, and zero-code.

Who These Templates Are For

Studio Mesa templates are ideal for:

• Designers who want to launch faster without compromising on quality

• Service businesses who need a clean, trustworthy online presence

• Even churches - yes, he’s got one of those too (and it looks great) (One caveat: Squarespace’s events page still doesn’t support recurring events, which may be a limitation if you’re building something like a church site with weekly services.)

Bonus: Done-For-You Setup (If You Want It)

Aaron doesn’t offer setup services… but I do. If you buy a Studio Mesa template and want help customizing it with your content, I offer done-for-you buildouts using any of Aaron’s templates. Just reach out through my contact page and I’ll get you sorted.

And use code STRONGSITES10 to get 10% off any Studio Mesa template.

Reach out to me if you’d like to work with me to build something bespoke!

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