Start fresh with your Squarespace site using one of these four main options:

1. Change Site Design

• Keep existing content while updating design and structure
• Try new layouts and sections without affecting live site
• Version 7.1: Use pre-made layouts and sections
• Version 7.0: Switch templates while retaining content

2. Reset Style Settings

• Restore original template style defaults
• Maintain all pages and content
• Reset specific elements:
  • Fonts
  • Colors
  • Spacing
  • Buttons
  • Image blocks
  • Product items

3. Delete Site Content

• Remove all pages and content
• Keep style settings
• Rebuild with new layouts
• Edit specific areas like banner images, blog posts, footer
• Option to deactivate pages instead of deleting

4. Start a New Trial Site

• Begin completely fresh
• Import products from previous site
• Transfer domain and Google Workspace subscriptions
• Requires new subscription
• Best for:
  • Early stages of site building
  • Migrating from 7.0 to 7.1
  • Complete redesigns

Tips for Safe Design Changes:

• Use "No Links" section for testing
• Add password protection
• Create temporary landing page
• Preview changes before publishing
• Back up important content

All options maintain your subscription except starting a new trial. Choose based on what elements you want to keep: content, design, or neither.

Before making major changes:

• Export important data
• Document current settings
• Consider SEO impact
• Review template features
• Back up content

Remember: Version 7.1 doesn't allow template switching but offers extensive customization options through themes and section layouts.

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