Starting a trial with Squarespace is your first step to migrating from Weebly or Wix. This process involves recreating your content, transferring your domain, and maintaining SEO value.

What You Can Transfer

• Domains: Transfer existing domains from Weebly, Wix, or other providers to Squarespace
• Product Information: Import via .csv files
• Note: Layout, design, fonts, and other content must be recreated manually

Keep Your Old Site Active

Maintain your Weebly or Wix site until your Squarespace site is complete. This ensures:

• Continuous access for visitors
• Reference material during migration
• Smooth transition between platforms

Migration Steps

1. Build Your New Site

• Start a 14-day free trial
• Choose a template or create custom design
• Add pages and navigation
• Upload content
• Edit styles and branding
• Use site launch checklist for guidance

2. Import Content

• Export products as .csv files from current platform
• Edit .csv files to match Squarespace format
• Manually recreate non-importable content
• Remove formatting when copying text
• Optimize images for web display

3. Domain Migration

• Transfer domain to Squarespace (recommended)
• Alternative: Connect existing domain
• Register new domain through Squarespace if needed
• Annual plans include one free domain for first year

4. Upgrade to Paid Plan

• Choose monthly or annual billing
• Annual plans offer cost savings
• Keep site private until ready to launch

5. Cancel Previous Service

• Ensure new site is fully functional
• Verify domain transfer completion
• Cancel old platform subscription
• Maintain domain subscription if connecting instead of transferring

SEO Considerations

• Temporary ranking fluctuations are normal
• Follow SEO best practices during migration
• Mobile optimization is automatic
• All templates are search-engine friendly

Additional Features

• Collaborate with team members
• Customize with code (optional)
• 24/7 customer support
• Access to Squarespace Experts for professional help
• Built-in mobile optimization
• Optional Squarespace branding removal

This migration process ensures a smooth transition while maintaining your online presence. Keep both sites active until the migration is complete for the best results.

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