Mobile Start Subscription: Your Guide to Convert Website Trial to Paid

Mobile Start Subscription: Your Guide to Convert Website Trial to Paid

By Michael Turner

February 28, 2025 at 04:34 AM

Mobile Start subscriptions let you upgrade your Squarespace trial website through the iOS app. These 30-day subscriptions don't auto-renew and provide an easy entry point to paid Squarespace features.

Available Plans:

  • Personal Mobile Start
  • Business Mobile Start
  • E-Commerce Basic Mobile Start
  • E-Commerce Advanced Mobile Start

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Website must be in trial phase or previously used Mobile Start
  • Must upgrade through iOS app (not available on Android)
  • Standard subscription websites are not eligible

Key Terms:

  • 30-day duration with no auto-renewal
  • Can purchase one additional month after expiration
  • Cannot switch between different Mobile Start plans
  • Must maintain same plan or upgrade to standard subscription

Feature Limitations:

  • No Email Campaigns beyond trial
  • No Getty Images
  • No Google Workspace
  • No domain registration/transfer
  • No Point of Sale
  • No Acuity Scheduling

How to Upgrade:

  1. Open Squarespace iOS app
  2. Tap More > Settings > Payment
  3. Select subscription and review features
  4. Tap Buy and confirm with Apple ID
  5. Check email for purchase confirmation

After Expiration:

  • Brief grace period keeps website active
  • Must choose to:
    • Purchase another 30-day Mobile Start subscription
    • Upgrade to standard subscription
    • Let website expire (content will be deleted)

Cancellation:

  • Request refund through Apple (not Squarespace)
  • Set website to Private to hide from visitors
  • Cannot convert back to Mobile Start after switching to standard subscription

Note: Discount codes cannot be used with Mobile Start subscriptions. For additional payment settings or subscription management, use the desktop version.

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