Let's rewrite the article to be more concise and valuable for readers seeking information about starting from scratch in Squarespace.

Starting a new Squarespace site offers four main approaches, each serving different needs and purposes:

Option 1: Redesign the Site

• Keep existing content while changing design
• Maintain current subscription
• Try new layouts without affecting live site
• For Version 7.1: Use Fluid Editor sections and preset layouts
• For Version 7.0: Switch between templates while keeping content

Option 2: Reset Style Settings

• Restore default template styles
• Keep all content intact
• Maintain subscription
• Reset individual elements:
  • Fonts
  • Colors
  • Spacing
  • Buttons
  • Image blocks

Option 3: Delete Site Content

• Remove all pages and content
• Keep style settings
• Maintain subscription
• Steps:
  1. Open Pages panel
  2. Delete unwanted pages
  3. Remove page content
  4. Add new sections with preset layouts

Option 4: Start New Trial Site Best for:

• Moving from Version 7.0 to 7.1
• Complete fresh start
• Importing products from previous site
• Transferring domain and Google Workspace

Important considerations:

• New trial requires new subscription
• Can transfer domains and Google Workspace
• Products can be exported/imported
• May qualify for partial refund on annual subscriptions

Pro tip: Unless transitioning between versions, redesigning existing site is usually better than starting fresh to maintain SEO rankings and subscriptions.

Each option preserves different elements of your site, so choose based on what you want to keep:

• Redesign: Content + Subscription
• Reset Styles: Content + Subscription
• Delete Content: Style + Subscription
• New Trial: Only products and domain transferable

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