If you're moving from Weebly or Wix to Squarespace, this guide will help you transition smoothly while maintaining your domain and SEO.

What You Can Transfer

• Domain names (whether parked or linked to old site)
• Product data via CSV file
• Note: Layouts, designs, and fonts cannot be imported

Before You Begin Keep your old site active until the new one is ready. Set your new Squarespace site to private with password protection to prevent duplicate content issues.

Step-by-Step Migration Process

1. Create Your New Site

• Start a 14-day free trial (no credit card needed)
• Choose a template or create your own design
• Add and organize pages
• Upload your content
• Customize styling (fonts, colors, etc.)

2. Import Your Content

• Export products from Weebly/Wix as CSV
• Format CSV file to match Squarespace requirements
• Import products
• Manually recreate non-importable content
• Pro tip: Strip formatting when copying text to avoid HTML issues

3. Handle Domain Transfer

• Transfer existing domain to Squarespace (recommended)
• Alternatively, connect domain if transfer isn't possible
• New users: Get free domain for 1 year with annual plan

4. Upgrade to Paid Service

• Choose appropriate plan
• Select monthly or annual billing
• Annual plans include free domain

5. Finalize Migration

• Test everything thoroughly
• Launch new site
• Cancel old service (after confirming successful migration)

SEO Considerations

• Expect temporary ranking fluctuations
• Follow SEO best practices during migration
• Maintain redirect structures

Mobile Optimization Squarespace automatically handles mobile responsiveness - no additional setup needed.

Common Questions

• All plans allow removal of "Made with Squarespace" text
• Custom code can be added through Code Injection
• 24/7 support available
• Professional help available through Squarespace Experts

Remember to use the site launch checklist before going live, and keep your old site active until the new one is fully functional.

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