Migrating from Squarespace Version 7.0 to 7.1 requires using the update tool, which permanently transfers your site while preserving essential data like SEO, orders, and customer information. Here's the essential process:

Before Starting:

• This is a permanent update - you cannot revert to Version 7.0
• Your site's appearance may change due to feature differences
• Take time to preview all changes before publishing
• There's a 100-page limit for the update tool
• Disable developer mode
• Save any album page content locally as it's not supported in 7.1

Update Process:

1. Preparation

• Remove deprecated templates
• Disable developer mode
• Duplicate your 7.0 site as backup
• Save album page content
• Modify audio layout cover pages
• Move important subpages out of index pages

2. Starting the Update

• Go to Website > Design > Update to Version 7.1
• Click "Get Started"
• Select new homepage if current one isn't supported
• Preview your site in 7.1

3. Preview and Test

• Add content and adjust styles during preview
• Other site features remain disabled until publishing
• Cancel preview anytime to discard changes

4. Publish the Update

• Click "Publish Update" when ready
• Review and restore any custom CSS
• Remove comment tags if needed

Key Version 7.1 Features:

• Page Sections
• Creative Editor
• Automatic Layouts
• Enhanced styling options
• Site-wide animations
• Improved commerce features
• Digital products
• Portfolio pages
• Multilingual support through Weglot

Notable Changes:

• Some blocks and features from 7.0 aren't available in 7.1
• Commerce features have expanded limits
• Blog engagement features are simplified
• Header design and navigation options differ
• Some page types aren't supported

The update process preserves your:

• SEO settings
• Customer data
• Orders and sales
• Member information
• Domains
• URL mapping
• Subscriptions

Manual migration is also possible by creating a new 7.1 site and transferring content manually, though this requires more time and effort.

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