Squarespace: How to Update Your Site from Version 7.0 to 7.1
Moving from Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1 requires using the version update tool, which permanently converts your site while preserving essential data like SEO, orders, and customer information. Here's what you need to know:
Before Updating:
- The update is permanent and cannot be reversed
- Your site's appearance may change due to feature differences
- Set aside time to preview and adjust the design
- Disable developer mode and ensure you're not using a discontinued template
- Back up your site by creating a duplicate
Key Steps:
- Preparation
- Stay under the 100-page limit
- Save album page content locally
- Change audio layout cover pages
- Move sub-pages out of index pages if needed
- Starting the Update
- Go to Website > Design > Update to Version 7.1
- Click "Get Started"
- Select a new homepage if needed
- Preview your site in 7.1
- Preview and Adjust
- Make design changes using site styles
- Test all functionality
- Review content presentation
- Complete the Update
- Click "Publish update" when satisfied
- Check and restore custom CSS if needed
- Remove comment tags if present
Notable Changes in 7.1:
- New features: Fluid Engine, auto layouts, site-wide animations
- Enhanced commerce capabilities (10,000 product limit, nested categories)
- Digital product selling options
- Multilingual support via Weglot
- Portfolio pages for showcasing work
Important Differences:
- Some 7.0 features won't transfer (album pages, certain navigation options)
- Header design differences
- Blog engagement features are limited
- Mobile styling is handled differently
- Store page and product display changes
Commerce remains unaffected during the update, with no disruption to orders or customer data. The process can be completed at your own pace, but it's recommended to finish it in one session.
For sites with minimal content, starting fresh in 7.1 might be more efficient. The update tool is most valuable for complex sites with extensive content and commerce features.
Remember: Back up your site before starting and carefully review all changes during the preview phase.
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