Comprehensive Squarespace Commerce FAQ: Features, Payments, and Store Management Guide
Online shopping has become increasingly popular, and Squarespace Commerce offers a comprehensive platform for selling products online. Here's everything you need to know about using this platform effectively.
Payment and Currency Options
- Accepts worldwide customers through multiple payment processors (Squarespace Payments, Stripe, PayPal, Square)
- Supports one currency per store
- Processes Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) for European Economic Area sales
- Charges customers immediately upon purchase completion
Shipping Capabilities
- Offers flat rate, weight-based, and free shipping options
- Provides carrier-calculated shipping (Advanced Commerce plan)
- Allows creation of shipping zones to limit service areas
- Supports tracking number integration with major carriers
Product Management
- Supports up to 10,000 products per site
- Handles physical products, digital downloads, subscriptions, and services
- Offers gift card sales options
- Manages inventory automatically
- Maintains shopping carts indefinitely for returning customers
- Includes abandoned cart recovery features
Tax Management
- Supports automatic tax calculations through TaxJar (U.S. sales)
- Enables manual tax rate setting for international sales
- Handles VAT and Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Provides customizable tax-inclusive pricing and receipts
Store Features
- Includes SSL security for checkout process
- Offers donation acceptance capabilities
- Supports pricing plans for exclusive content
- Integrates with third-party logistics services
- Provides point of sale functionality through iOS app
Reporting and Management
- Allows order export to CSV format
- Provides 1099-K forms through payment processors
- Supports integration with inventory management services
- Offers fraud protection through payment processors
- Enables order fulfillment tracking
Squarespace Commerce is available on Business and Commerce plans, offering essential tools for online selling. Ensure your products comply with Squarespace's terms of service and your chosen payment processor's guidelines.
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