Transitioning from WordPress to Squarespace requires careful planning and execution. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you make the switch smoothly.

What Can Be Transferred

• Domains (including parked or linked domains)
• Website content (pages, blog posts, authors, categories, comments, single images)
• Tags and attachments

Note: Layout, design, fonts, plugins, and gallery images cannot be imported.

Before You Start

Keep your WordPress site active until the transition is complete. Set your new Squarespace site to private with password protection during construction to avoid duplicate sites.

Step-by-Step Migration Process

1. Create Your New Site

• Start a 14-day free trial
• Choose a template or start from scratch
• Add pages to your navigation menu
• Upload your content
• Style your site using the Site Styles panel

2. Import Content Importable items:

• Pages and blog posts
• Authors and categories
• Comments and tags
• Single images and attachments

Manual additions needed for:

• Plugin content
• Gallery images
• Image captions
• Media Library content

3. Handle Domain Transfer

• Transfer your existing domain to Squarespace
• Or connect your current domain
• Set up URL redirects to maintain old links
• Update URL structure (e.g., from /blog-post to /blog/blog-post)

4. Upgrade to Paid Service

• Choose a suitable plan
• Select monthly or annual billing
• Keep site private until ready to launch

5. Final Steps

• Cancel WordPress service after successful migration
• Maintain domain subscription if using connected domain
• Test all functionality before going live

SEO Considerations

• Expect temporary ranking fluctuations
• Implement proper URL redirects
• Maintain existing SEO elements

Mobile Optimization Built-in mobile styles ensure responsiveness across all devices without additional configuration.

Custom Development

• Add custom code through code injection
• Implement CSS modifications
• Use code blocks for widgets

Support Options

• 24/7 customer support
• Hire Squarespace Experts for professional help
• Access comprehensive Help Center resources

Remember to thoroughly test your new site before completing the transition and maintain backups of all WordPress content during the process.

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