
Start Your Squarespace Journey: Complete Guide to Building Your Site
Getting started with Squarespace is straightforward. Begin with a 14-day free trial to explore the platform, design your site, and test features before committing to a subscription.
Your subscription includes:
- Content hosting
- Professional templates
- 24/7 customer support
- Website building tools
- Built-in SEO features
- Mobile-responsive design
- Analytics tools
Creating Your Site:
- Choose a Template
- All templates in version 7.1 share the same features
- Templates are starting points that can be fully customized
- Focus on structure rather than demo content
- Customize Your Design
- Select from curated font packs
- Choose color themes
- Create a free logo with Squarespace Logo
- Add your own images or use stock photos from Unsplash and Getty
- Build Your Pages
- Add new pages through the Pages panel
- Create custom layouts with sections
- Arrange content using drag-and-drop tools
Additional Features:
- Custom domain registration (free with annual plans)
- Google Workspace email integration
- Email marketing campaigns
- E-commerce capabilities
- Members-only content options
- International support with multilingual options
Professional Support Options:
- 24/7 customer service
- Squarespace Expert marketplace for professional help
- Community forum support
- Comprehensive help guides
Migration Support:
- Transfer existing domains
- Import content from WordPress, Blogger, or Tumblr
- Transfer products from other e-commerce platforms
- SEO best practices for site transitions
Subscription Plans:
- Multiple tiers available
- Monthly or annual billing
- Student discounts for eligible users
- Various features based on plan level
When ready to launch, simply set your site visibility to "Public". You can maintain password protection or private access until launch if desired.
Note: Squarespace is available worldwide with international commerce options and supports multiple currencies for global business needs.