Transitioning from a Weebly or Wix site to Squarespace is straightforward when you follow these steps:

What You Can Transfer

• Domains from any provider can be transferred to Squarespace
• Product data via CSV import
• Note: Site layouts, designs, and fonts cannot be imported

Before Starting the Transition Keep your old site active until the new one is complete. While building your Squarespace site:

• Set it as private with password protection
• Complete the design and testing
• Transfer the domain only when ready to go live

Creating Your New Squarespace Site

1. Start a free 14-day trial (no credit card required)
2. Choose a template or start from scratch
3. Add and organize pages
4. Upload your content
5. Customize design elements through Site Styles

Importing Content

• Download product data as CSV from Weebly/Wix
• Format CSV file to match Squarespace requirements
• Import products into Squarespace
• Manually recreate non-importable content

Domain Transfer Options

1. Transfer existing domain to Squarespace (recommended)
2. Connect existing domain without transfer
3. Register a new domain through Squarespace

Final Steps

1. Choose and upgrade to a paid Squarespace plan
2. Test everything thoroughly
3. Make the site public
4. Point domain to new site
5. Cancel old service provider

SEO Considerations

• Expect temporary fluctuations in search rankings
• Implement proper redirects
• Update meta information and URLs

Mobile Optimization

• Automatically included
• Built-in responsive design
• No additional setup required

Additional Features

• 24/7 customer support
• Collaborator access options
• Custom code capabilities
• Professional design services available

Remember to complete the website launch checklist before going live and maintain your old site until the transition is finished.

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