Getting Started with Squarespace Website Building Guide
Getting Started involves three main steps: starting a website trial, designing your site, and subscribing to go live. Every subscription includes hosting, professional layouts, 24/7 support, and access to website-building tools.
Additional features include scheduling tools, domain registration, social media content creation, and hospitality business management.
Starting Your Trial
Begin with a free two-week trial to explore the platform. Choose a template with demo content to visualize your website's potential. You can customize everything by:
- Adding your own images
- Adjusting colors and fonts
- Creating new pages through the main menu
- Arranging sections for custom layouts
Design Options
Templates in Squarespace 7.1 share the same features and style options. Your initial template choice is just a starting point. You can:
- Select from curated font packages
- Choose color palettes
- Create free high-resolution logos
- Upload custom photos or use stock images
- Implement accessibility features
Website Creation Support
You can build your website yourself using templates or hire Squarespace Experts through the Marketplace. The platform provides:
- User-friendly drag-and-drop tools
- Comprehensive design guides
- 24/7 customer support
- Community forum assistance
Subscription Benefits
All website subscriptions include:
- Website building tools
- Content hosting
- Built-in SEO features
- Analytics tools
- Responsive mobile design
- 24/7 support
Additional features available with certain plans:
- Custom domain registration
- Google Workspace email
- Email campaign tools
- Advanced e-commerce features
- Members-only content
- Stock image library
International Availability
Squarespace is available worldwide with:
- Multi-language support
- International e-commerce options
- Various country code TLD options
- Weglot integration for multilingual websites
Migration and Integration
You can transfer existing websites to Squarespace from:
- WordPress
- Shopify
- Big Cartel
- Etsy
- Other platforms
The platform provides detailed migration guides and supports importing content from various sources while maintaining SEO rankings during transition.