Start your free 14-day trial to begin migrating from Weebly or Wix. While maintaining your old site online, follow these steps to ensure a smooth transition:

Step 1: Create Your New Site

• Choose a template or create your own design
• Add necessary pages
• Build page layouts with sections
• Customize site styles (fonts, colors, design elements)

Step 2: Import Content

• Export products from Weebly/Wix as .csv file
• Format .csv to meet Squarespace requirements
• Import products using formatted .csv
• Manually recreate remaining content
• Add new pages and sections as needed

Step 3: Domain Transfer

• Transfer existing domain to Squarespace (if eligible)
• Connect domain instead if transfer requirements aren't met
• Register new domain through Squarespace if needed
• Annual plans include free custom domain for first year

Step 4: Switch to Paid Plan

• Choose appropriate subscription level
• Select monthly or annual billing
• Keep site private until ready to launch
• Annual billing offers lower monthly cost

Step 5: Launch and Cancel Old Service

• Complete site launch checklist
• Transfer or connect domain
• Publish new Squarespace site
• Cancel previous Weebly/Wix service

Important Notes:

• Keep old site active until new one is complete
• Password-protect new site during development
• Remove text formatting when copying content
• Optimize images for web display
• Temporary SEO fluctuations are normal during transition

Available Support:

• 24/7 customer service
• Extensive help documentation
• Squarespace Experts available for hire
• Collaborator access for team feedback

Custom code options available through:

• Code injection
• CSS customization
• Code blocks
• Developer tools

Remember: No free version exists after trial period, but all plans include hosting, security, and regular platform updates.

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