How to Restart Your Squarespace Site: Guide to Starting Over

How to Restart Your Squarespace Site: Guide to Starting Over

By Michael Chen

January 16, 2025 at 03:46 AM

Most websites can be restarted in four main ways, depending on your needs and current setup.

1. Redesign Your Site

  • Keep existing content while changing design and structure
  • Maintains current subscription
  • In Version 7.1: Use Fluid Engine sections and pre-built layouts
  • In Version 7.0: Switch templates while preserving content

2. Reset Style Settings

  • Reverts to original template design
  • Keeps all content intact
  • Maintains subscription
  • Version 7.1: Reset individual elements (fonts, colors, spacing)
  • Version 7.0: Reset all style tweaks at once

3. Delete Site Content

  • Removes all pages and content
  • Keeps style settings
  • Maintains subscription
  • Both versions: Delete pages individually or use pre-built layouts
  • Supports rebuilding with new sections

4. Start a New Trial Site

  • Creates completely fresh site
  • Best for early-stage sites
  • Allows product imports
  • Can transfer domains and Google Workspace
  • Requires new subscription

Tips for Redesigning:

  • Use page passwords to hide changes
  • Create duplicate pages in "Not Linked" section
  • Add temporary landing page during redesign
  • Version 7.1: Make style changes without affecting live site
  • Version 7.0: Preview changes before saving

Important Considerations:

  • Follow SEO best practices during redesign
  • Back up content before making major changes
  • Version 7.1 can't switch templates but offers extensive customization
  • Version 7.0 allows template switching with most content preserved

Choose the method that best matches your goals while minimizing disruption to your live site.

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