A clear and comprehensive guide for upgrading Squarespace sites from version 7.0 to 7.1. This process involves several important steps:

Before Updating:

• Back up your site by creating a duplicate
• Ensure your site has fewer than 100 pages
• Disable developer mode
• Save any album page content locally
• Change audio layout cover pages
• Move important sub-pages from index pages

Update Process:

1. Start the update:

• Go to Website > Design > Update to version 7.1
• Click Start and review information
• Preview your site in version 7.1

2. Preview and test:

• Make style adjustments
• Review all pages and content
• Ensure functionality works as expected

3. Complete the update:

• Click "Publish Update" when ready
• Re-enable custom CSS if needed
• Check all features and functionality

Key Differences in Version 7.1:

• New page sections and intuitive editor
• Enhanced commerce features (10,000 product limit)
• Automatic layouts for content organization
• Site-wide animations
• Background images for sections
• Digital product capabilities
• Multilingual support via Weglot

Important Notes:

• Update is permanent and cannot be reversed
• Some features may not transfer directly
• Commerce data, SEO, and settings remain intact
• New version offers more flexibility and features

The update process requires careful planning but provides access to newer, more powerful features while maintaining existing site data and functionality.

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