Moving a Course to Squarespace

Before starting, ensure you have:

• A Squarespace website
• A custom domain
• An active billing plan

Step 1: Create Your Course Page Create a course page with:

• Course overview page (landing page with description and chapter outline)
• Lesson pages (individual topic sections)
• Chapters (themed lesson groups)

Step 2: Transfer Media Content

• Upload images and videos to the resource library
• Note: Sites include 30 minutes of video storage
• For additional storage, purchase a Digital Products Plan
• Alternatively, embed videos from platforms like YouTube

Step 3: Transfer Text Content

• Copy and paste text into lessons manually
• Review formatting after pasting

Step 4: Configure Pricing Plans For existing students:

1. Temporary Free Access:

   • Create 100% discount codes for subscription transitions
   • Limited-time access to honor previous payments

2. Permanent Free Access:

   • Set up zero-cost pricing plans
   • Use password-protected pages for exclusive access

3. Discounted Access:

   • Offer special rates for current students
   • Create unique discount codes

Step 5: Student Migration

• Import student email addresses as contacts
• Send personalized email campaigns
• Provide clear enrollment instructions

Step 6: Course Promotion

• Implement SEO best practices
• Use email campaigns
• Create public course previews
• Share mobile screenshots on social media
• Set up a Bio Site
• Add email collection forms

Additional Support:

• Attend free webinars
• Join Squarespace Forum
• Consider hiring a Squarespace Expert

Tips for Success:

• Maintain consistent communication with students
• Ensure smooth transition period
• Monitor student feedback
• Keep content regularly updated
• Track engagement metrics
• Provide technical support resources

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