Learn about the different ways to restart your Squarespace website, whether you want to refresh the design or start completely fresh.

There are four main options to restart your Squarespace site:

Option 1: Redesign the Site

• Test new layouts and structures while keeping your content
• Experiment with different designs without affecting the live site
• Keep your current subscription
• Available in both versions 7.0 and 7.1

Option 2: Return to Original Style Settings

• Reset fonts, colors, and spacing to default
• Preserve all pages and content
• Maintain your subscription
• Different reset processes for versions 7.0 and 7.1

Option 3: Delete Site Content

• Remove all pages and content
• Keep style settings and template
• Maintain your subscription
• Option to add pre-created layouts afterward

Option 4: Start a New Trial Site

• Create a completely fresh site
• Import products from previous site
• Transfer domain and Google Workspace subscriptions
• Requires new subscription

For Version 7.1 Users:

• Can't switch templates but can test new structures
• Add pre-created layouts and sections
• Use Themes feature for quick style changes
• Make section-specific style adjustments

For Version 7.0 Users:

• Can switch templates
• Preview new templates before committing
• All pages and content transfer (except template-specific features)
• Style changes affect the entire site

Tips for Redesigning Without Disruption:

• Use unlinked pages for testing
• Add password protection to hide work-in-progress
• Create a temporary landing page
• Make gradual changes to maintain SEO ranking

Before Starting Over:

• Export any important content
• Back up product information
• Save images and text
• Consider subscription implications
• Check refund eligibility for annual subscriptions

Remember: When redesigning, always consider how changes might affect your search engine ranking and take appropriate precautions to protect it.

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