WordPress to Squarespace Migration: Essential Steps

Squarespace allows you to migrate your WordPress site while maintaining content and SEO. Here's what you can transfer and how to do it properly.

Transferable Content:

• Domain names
• Blog posts and authors
• Pages and attachments
• Categories and tags
• Comments
• Individual images

Non-transferable Elements:

• Site layout and design
• Plugin content
• Gallery images
• Image captions
• Media library items not attached to posts
• CSS and styling

Migration Process:

1. Build Your New Site

• Start a 14-day free trial
• Choose a template or create custom design
• Add necessary pages
• Upload content
• Customize styling

2. Import Content

• Use Squarespace's import tool for compatible content
• Manually recreate non-transferable elements
• Download media library as backup
• Remove formatting when copying text
• Optimize images for web display

3. Domain Transfer

• Transfer existing domains to Squarespace
• Set up URL redirects to maintain old links
• Document current URL structure
• New blog post format: yourdomain.com/blog/blog-post

4. Launch Preparation

• Select and upgrade to a paid plan
• Keep old site active until migration completes
• Use password protection during development
• Follow site launch checklist

5. Final Steps

• Cancel WordPress services after successful migration
• Maintain domain subscription if not transferred
• Monitor SEO performance during transition

Important Notes:

• Expect temporary SEO fluctuations during migration
• Mobile optimization is automatic
• Custom code can be added through code injection
• 24/7 support available
• Professional help available through Squarespace Experts

Keep your WordPress site active until the new Squarespace site is complete and thoroughly tested to ensure a smooth transition.

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