Moving from WordPress to Squarespace involves rebuilding your website, transferring content, and maintaining SEO. Here's a comprehensive guide to make the transition smooth.

What You Can Transfer

• Domains purchased from WordPress
• Blog posts and pages
• Categories and tags
• Comments
• Individual images
• Authors

What You Cannot Transfer

• Plugin content
• Gallery images
• Image captions
• Website design and layout
• CSS and styling
• Media library images not attached to posts

Step-by-Step Migration Process

1. Build Your New Website

• Start a 14-day free trial
• Choose a template or create custom design
• Add navigation pages
• Upload content
• Customize style settings

2. Import Content

• Use Squarespace's import tool for blog posts and pages
• Manually transfer media library content
• Remove text formatting when copying to avoid HTML issues
• Optimize images for web display

3. Move Your Domain

• Transfer WordPress domain to Squarespace
• Or connect existing domain if transfer isn't possible
• Set up URL redirects to maintain old links
• Document current URL structure

4. Launch Preparation

• Upgrade to paid Squarespace plan
• Keep old WordPress site live during transition
• Password-protect new site during development
• Use website launch checklist

5. Final Steps

• Cancel WordPress hosting
• Maintain domain registration if using connected domain
• Monitor SEO performance
• Test all functionality

Important Considerations

SEO Impact

• Temporary ranking fluctuations are normal
• Follow SEO best practices
• Set up proper redirects

Mobile Optimization

• Automatically included
• No additional setup required
• Built-in responsive design

Additional Features

• 24/7 customer support
• Built-in security features
• Automatic updates
• No plugin management needed

The transition process typically takes 1-2 weeks, depending on site complexity. Keep your WordPress site active until the new Squarespace site is fully operational and tested.

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