How to Set Up Your Squarespace eCommerce Store: Complete Video Guide
Start your eCommerce journey with a 14-day free trial to explore the platform and set up your online store. Your store will serve as a digital extension of your brand, complete with customizable features for products, payments, and customer experience.
Adding Products and Store Setup
Create a Store page to showcase your products, including:
- Physical and digital products
- Gift cards
- Services
- Custom variants
- Product images
- Tags and categories for easy navigation
Payment Processing
Accept multiple payment methods:
- Credit cards
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Apple Pay
- In-person payments via Squarespace POS
Set up tax rules for different locations and customize automatic tax rates for US-based sales.
Shipping Configuration
Offer versatile shipping options:
- Local and global shipping
- Free shipping
- Flat-rate shipping
- Weight and dimension-based rates
Marketing and Promotions
Boost sales through:
- One-time discounts
- Order value-based discounts
- Promotional pricing
- Performance tracking for promotions
Order Management
Efficiently manage your business:
- Process and refund orders
- Track inventory
- Manage customer information
- Add tracking numbers
- Handle in-person sales via iOS app
Analytics and Optimization
Track key metrics including:
- Revenue
- Order volume
- Conversion rates
- Traffic sources
- Popular products
- Abandoned cart recovery
Email Marketing and Extensions
Enhance your store with:
- Branded email campaigns
- SEO optimization
- Social media integration
- Third-party extensions for:
- Tax compliance
- Direct shipping
- Social media marketing
- Additional SEO tools
Your store's success depends on proper setup and ongoing optimization. Use the built-in analytics tools to monitor performance and make data-driven improvements to your eCommerce business.