Transferring your website to Squarespace involves recreating your content while maintaining your online presence. Here's a comprehensive guide to make the transition smooth and effective.

Before You Start Keep your existing site active while building your Squarespace site to ensure continuous online presence. Use a site password on your new Squarespace site to keep it private during development.

Step 1: Create Your New Site

1. Start a 14-day free trial (no credit card required)
2. Choose a template or create your own design
3. Add necessary pages to your navigation
4. Upload your content
5. Customize your site's style (fonts, colors, design elements)

Step 2: Import Your Content

Supported Content Imports:

• Pages and blogs from WordPress, Blogger, and Tumblr
• Products from Big Cartel, Etsy, Shopify (or via CSV)
• Podcasts from Blogger, Tumblr, WordPress, and SoundCloud

Tips for Manual Content Transfer:

• Strip formatting when copying text to avoid HTML issues
• Optimize images for web display
• Recreate non-importable content manually

Step 3: Domain Management

Options:

1. Transfer existing domain to Squarespace
2. Connect existing domain (if transfer not possible)
3. Register new domain through Squarespace (free for annual plans)

Step 4: Launch Preparation

1. Choose a payment plan (monthly or annual)
2. Complete the site launch checklist
3. Preview site across devices
4. Ensure all content is finalized

Step 5: Final Steps

1. Launch your new site
2. Transfer or connect your domain
3. Cancel previous hosting service (after successful migration)
4. Maintain domain subscription if using connected domain

Important Considerations:

• SEO rankings may temporarily fluctuate during transition
• Mobile optimization is automatic
• Custom code can be added if needed
• 24/7 customer support available
• Professional help available through Squarespace Experts

Keep your original site active until the new one is completely ready to ensure a smooth transition and maintain your online presence throughout the process.

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