How to Export Your Website Content from Squarespace to WordPress: Complete Guide
Squarespace site content can be exported to WordPress through an XML file, though not all elements will transfer. Here's how to do it effectively:
Before You Start:
- Keep your Squarespace site active during the export/import process
- Ensure your site is set to Public
- For expired sites, reactivate the subscription first
What Gets Exported:
- Layout pages
- Blog content (posts and up to 1000 comments per post)
- Text blocks
- Image blocks
- Gallery pages
- Basic text from embed blocks
What Doesn't Export:
- Header, footer, and sidebar content
- Multiple blog pages
- Drop-down menus
- Audio/Video blocks
- Product blocks
- Drafts
- Style settings
- Custom CSS
- Album, Cover, Index, Info, Event, Portfolio, and Store Pages
Important WordPress.com Notes:
- Images may only transfer as reference links
- Use WordPress.com for complete image transfer
- Alternatively, download images manually and upload to WordPress
- Verify images appear in WordPress Media Library after import
Export Steps:
- Navigate to Import and Export panel
- Click Export
- Select WordPress icon
- Choose Main Blog (if multiple blogs exist)
- Click Export
Yellow arrow indicating the word "Blog"
- Wait for export completion
- Click Download to save the XML file
Blue Squarespace download button
Remember to keep your Squarespace site active until you've verified all content transferred successfully to WordPress.
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