How to Import Products from Etsy, Shopify, and Big Cartel to Squarespace

How to Import Products from Etsy, Shopify, and Big Cartel to Squarespace

By Michael Chen

January 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM

Moving products from other platforms to Squarespace is straightforward through a one-time import process. Here's what you need to know:

Supported Platforms and Import Limits

  • Import from Etsy (up to 500 products)
  • Import from Shopify
  • Import from Big Cartel
  • Up to 10,000 products per Shop page (Version 7.1)
  • Up to 200 products per Shop page (Version 7.0)
  • Maximum 100 variants per product

What Can Be Imported

From Etsy:

  • Description
  • Images
  • Inventory
  • Price
  • Shipping Size
  • Title

From Shopify:

  • Description
  • Images
  • Price
  • SKU
  • Title
  • Variants
  • Weight

From Big Cartel:

  • Description
  • Price
  • Product Name
  • Images

Import Process

Etsy Import:

  1. Add a Shop page
  2. Go to Products and Services → Products → Import
  3. Select Etsy and click Get Started
  4. Choose destination Shop page
  5. Start Import
  6. Log into Etsy and grant access
  7. Wait for completion

Shopify Import:

  1. Download .csv file from Shopify account
  2. Go to Products and Services → Products → Import
  3. Select Shopify
  4. Upload .csv file
  5. Wait for completion

Big Cartel Import:

  1. Go to Products and Services → Products → Import
  2. Select Big Cartel
  3. Enter complete Big Cartel URL
  4. Wait for completion

Important Notes:

  • This is a one-time import (no automatic syncing)
  • Ensure Etsy vacation mode is off before importing
  • Downloadable products cannot be imported
  • Imported products appear on a new Shop page
  • Currency must match between platforms
  • Tags and categories may need manual addition

After Import:

  • Set up shop settings
  • Review imported products
  • Add missing information
  • Configure shipping profiles
  • Set up payment methods
  • Create discount codes for existing gift cards if needed

For automatic inventory synchronization across platforms, consider using Squarespace Extensions.

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