How to Transfer Your Course to Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide
Transferring a course to Squarespace requires careful planning and execution. Here's how to do it effectively:
Essential Requirements:
- Active Squarespace website
- Custom domain name
- Active billing plan
- Course content ready to transfer
Creating Your Course:
- Set up a course page with:
- Course overview landing page
- Lesson pages organized by sections
- Progress tracking functionality
Content Migration:
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Upload media to Material Archive:
- Images and videos (30 minutes free storage)
- Option to embed external videos (YouTube, etc.)
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Transfer text content:
- Manually copy-paste text into lessons
- Format text properly in each section
Setting Up Payment Structure:
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Create a Pricing Plan:
- Free plan (email collection)
- Paid access options
- Subscription or one-time payment
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Student transition options:
- Temporary free access (100% discount code)
- Permanent free access (hidden free plan)
- Discounted access (custom discount codes)
Student Migration:
- Export existing student email list
- Send migration instructions
- Provide access codes or passwords
- Support transition process
Marketing Your New Course:
- Optimize SEO for new platform
- Create email campaigns
- Share course previews
- Use social media promotion
- Set up lead capture forms
- Create Bio site with course links
Additional Support:
- Attend free Squarespace webinars
- Join Squarespace Forum
- Consider hiring Squarespace Expert
Remember to communicate clearly with existing students throughout the transition process and provide ample support during migration.