Welcome to ShawnLife

Elevating impactful websites for non-profits, philanthropic foundations, small businesses, side hustles, and more…

Meet Your Host:

Shawn Buck

From leading fundraising and communications with Ubuntu Football in Cape Town for 8 years to being a Sports Sector Lead and Fundraising Consultant with impact consultancy Relativ Impact to designing Squarespace websites under my own brand, ShawnLife, I'm passionate about giving individuals and organizations the tools they need to make a positive impact. I also chair the board of Out Here Worldwide, manage session leaders at the annual International Fundraising Congress (IFC), and volunteer with Ubuntu.

Outside of Work

Thankfully, work is not my whole life. I also love to spend lots of time hiking and walking on the beach, reading, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, cooking new dishes, and exploring the beautiful city of Cape Town with friends. Recommending these things to others is my favorite thing to do, and you can check out my Instagram to see what I’m recommending now!

I also run the Cape Town chapter of Silent Book Club, a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) social reading gathering around the city with an average attendance of 150 people. Check it out!

If you’d ever like to visit Cape Town, let me know, and I’d love to share with you all of the amazing sights, hikes, food, wine, and culture it has to offer!

Websites That
Work For You

I love capturing the essence of individuals and organizations and creatively showcasing it to the world. In today's constantly evolving digital landscape, it’s essential to have a website that accurately reflects who you are and the impact you want to make.

I want to ensure you have a website you can easily manage and edit yourself when you need to make updates and changes. That’s why I work through Squarespace to make website management easy once I’ve handed it over to you. I’ve built so many Squarespace sites that I’ve joined their Circle Member program and get exclusive access to new features, exclusive discounts, and premium customer support.

With over 204,000 visits to websites I’ve built (as of Jan 2024), I've been privileged to work on some incredible projects, including:

  • Websites from scratch

  • Website rebuilds and refreshes

  • Online courses

  • Online stores (including Facebook and Instagram integrations)

  • Membership sites (exclusive access to content for premium members)

Check out my portfolio below, and let's work together to create a website that truly captures your unique personality and message!

Past Projects

  • "Working with Shawn was a delight. He perfectly captured our vision and created a site that exceeded our expectations in both design and functionality. His expertise and responsiveness made the whole process smooth and enjoyable."

    - Eric Reid
    Former NFL Safety, Advocate, and Entrepreneur

  • “Shawn is a true professional. This is the second project I’ve engaged his services for, and he went above and beyond researching options and developing our virtual course and website. Shawn was organized, highly communicative, and attentive to detail as he built an online course shell that our students find high-quality and easy to use.”

    - Meredith Wolff
    Co-Founder, Sports & Entertainment Impact Certificate

  • “It was great to work with Shawn on the design of a new website for our non-profit. He was clear and responsive throughout the process and we were delighted with the final product.”

    - Mike Geddes
    Co-founder of Oakland Roots SC and Oakland Soul SC and Vice President at 17 Sport

Other Services

Website Templates

With templates, you can transform your ideas into a stunning website with easy-to-use Squarespace templates that save you significant time, frustration, and money.

Fundraising 101

A foundation-building online fundraising course designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to raise money
for your favorite cause.

LET’S TALK…