Moving to Squarespace from Weebly or Wix requires careful planning and execution. Here's how to make the transition smooth and successful.

What You Can Transfer

• Domains: Transfer existing domains from Weebly, Wix, or other providers to Squarespace
• Website content: Import products via .csv format (layouts, designs, and fonts cannot be imported)

Keep your old site active until the new one is ready. Use password protection on your new Squarespace site during development to avoid duplicate sites.

Step-by-Step Migration Process

1. Create Your New Site

• Start a 14-day free trial
• Choose a template or create custom design
• Add and organize pages
• Upload content
• Customize site style (fonts, colors, layout)

2. Import Content

• Export products from Weebly/Wix as .csv file
• Format .csv file to match Squarespace requirements
• Import products
• Manually recreate non-importable content
• Remove text formatting when copying content
• Optimize images for web display

3. Domain Migration

• Transfer existing domain to Squarespace
• Or connect domain if transfer isn't possible
• Register new domain through Squarespace if needed (free with annual plans)

4. Upgrade to Paid Plan

• Choose monthly or annual billing
• Annual plans include free domain for first year
• Keep site private until ready to launch

5. Cancel Old Service

• Ensure new site is fully functional
• Verify domain transfer completion
• Cancel Weebly/Wix service
• Maintain domain subscription if using connected domain

Important SEO Considerations

• Temporary ranking fluctuations are normal
• Follow SEO best practices
• Build proper redirects
• Maintain existing URL structure when possible

Key Features

• Mobile-responsive design
• Built-in SEO optimization
• Multiple contributor access
• Code customization options
• 24/7 customer support
• Access to Squarespace Experts for professional help

Remember to completely test your new site before canceling your old service and redirecting your domain.

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