Moving Your Course to Squarespace - Essential Steps

Before starting, ensure you have:

• A Squarespace website (course-specific templates available)
• A custom domain
• An active billing plan

1. Create Your Course Structure

• Build a course overview page
• Create lesson pages
• Organize content into chapters
• Add progress tracking features

2. Transfer Media Content

• Upload images and videos to the asset library
• Note: 30 minutes of free video storage included
• Additional storage available with Digital Products plan
• Alternative: Embed videos from platforms like YouTube

3. Transfer Course Content

• Manually copy and paste text into lessons
• Format content using Squarespace's text editor
• Review and adjust formatting as needed

4. Set Up Payment Options

• Create pricing plans for new students
• For existing students, choose from:
  • Temporary free access (100% off discount code)
  • Permanent free access (hidden free pricing plan)
  • Discounted access (custom discount codes)

5. Invite Existing Students

• Import student email addresses
• Create an email campaign
• Share access codes or passwords
• Provide clear migration instructions

6. Promote Your Course

• Optimize for SEO
• Send promotional email campaigns
• Create course previews
• Share on social media
• Build a Bio Site for links
• Add email collection forms

Additional Resources:

• Register for free Squarespace webinars
• Join the Squarespace Forum
• Consider hiring a Squarespace Expert

Note: Direct content import from other platforms isn't currently supported, but these steps ensure a smooth transition while maintaining your student base.

Remember to provide clear communication to existing students throughout the migration process to ensure a seamless transition to your new platform.

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