The process of moving your website to Squarespace involves five main steps:

Step 1: Build Your New Site

Start with a 14-day free trial and choose from pre-built templates or create your own design. Add pages to your navigation menu, upload content, and customize your site's style through fonts, colors, and design options.

Step 2: Import Your Content

Import existing content from various platforms:

• Pages and blog posts from WordPress, Blogger, and Tumblr
• Products from Big Cartel, Etsy, Shopify, or via CSV
• Podcasts from Blogger, Tumblr, and WordPress

For content that can't be imported, recreate it manually while ensuring proper formatting and image optimization.

Step 3: Move Your Domain

Choose one of these options:

• Transfer your existing domain to Squarespace
• Connect your current domain if it doesn't meet transfer requirements
• Register a new domain through Squarespace (free for annual plans)

Step 4: Upgrade to Paid Service

Select a suitable plan based on your needs:

• Choose between monthly or annual billing
• Annual plans include a free custom domain
• Keep your site private until ready to launch

Step 5: Cancel Old Service

Once your new site is live:

• Cancel your previous hosting service
• Maintain domain subscription if using connected domain
• Verify any remaining services with your previous provider

Important Tips:

• Keep your old site live until the new one is complete
• Use a site password to keep your work-in-progress private
• Remove text formatting when copying content
• Optimize images for web display
• Follow SEO best practices during migration

Squarespace offers 24/7 customer support and provides access to Squarespace Experts if you need professional assistance with your site migration.

Remember to review the site launch checklist before going live and consider extending your trial if you need more time to complete the transition.

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