Quick Guide to Setting Up Your Squarespace Online Store

•

January 20, 2025 at 03:04 AM

Start your ecommerce journey with a 14-day free trial to explore Squarespace's robust commerce features. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to launch and manage your online store effectively.

Getting Your Store Ready

Begin by setting up your account and exploring the platform. Create a store page and customize it to match your brand identity. You can sell various items including:

Physical products
Digital products
Gift cards
Services

Add product details like variants, images, tags, and categories to enhance the shopping experience.

Payment and Tax Setup

Connect payment processors to accept:

Credit cards
PayPal
Venmo
Apple Pay
In-person payments via Squarespace Point of Sale

Set up tax rules for different locations and use automatic tax rates for U.S. sales or manual rates for international transactions.

Shipping and Store Customization

Customize your checkout experience and test the ordering process. Configure shipping options including:

Local delivery
Worldwide shipping
Free shipping
Flat-rate shipping
Weight-based shipping

Sales and Marketing Tools

Boost sales with promotional tools:

Create custom discounts
Set up sale prices
Track discount usage
Manage inventory
Process refunds
Add order tracking

In-Person Sales Integration

Use the Squarespace iOS app for point-of-sale transactions at physical locations. Connect with Square for integrated cash and card sales, with automatic inventory updates and analytics tracking.

Email Marketing and Analytics

Monitor your store's performance through: