Here's a concise, optimized version of the guide:

How to Import Content to Squarespace

Squarespace allows one-time imports from WordPress, Blogger, and Tumblr. Here's what you need to know for each platform:

WordPress Requirements:

• WordPress 3.2 or higher
• Only .xml files are supported
• Disable all plugins before importing
• Site must be public

What Imports from WordPress:

• Blog posts and pages
• Authors and comments
• Categories and tags
• Individual images
• Attachments

Note: Plugins, gallery images, image captions, and Media Library-only images won't import.

Basic WordPress Import Steps:

1. Open Import & export panel
2. Click Import > WordPress > Basic
3. Enter WordPress URL, login, and password
4. Click Begin Import

Advanced WordPress Import Steps (Recommended):

1. Log into WordPress
2. Go to Tools > Export
3. Download .xml file
4. In Squarespace, choose Import > WordPress > Advanced
5. Upload .xml file
6. Select markup language (if used)
7. Click Begin Import

Blogger Requirements:

• Public site status
• Blog Feed set to "Full"

What Imports from Blogger:

• Posts
• Comments
• Images

Blogger Import Steps:

1. Open Import panel
2. Click Blogger
3. Enter blogspot subdomain
4. Click Begin Import

Tumblr Requirements:

• Remove Ask/Answer posts before importing
• Correct URL format

What Imports from Tumblr:

• Text, quotes, links
• Audio posts
• Image captions
• Embedded videos
• Tags

Troubleshooting Failed Imports:

• System automatically retries 5 times over 6 hours
• Check platform-specific requirements
• Ensure URLs are correct
• For large WordPress sites, import in smaller chunks

After Importing:

1. Enable imported pages
2. Add pages to navigation
3. Organize blog posts
4. Set up homepage
5. Customize design using site styles

Note: Imported content appears in the Not linked section and needs manual activation.

Related Articles

Previous Articles