Content from WordPress, Blogger, or Tumblr can be easily imported to Squarespace using built-in tools. Here's what you need to know about the import process:

Pre-Import Requirements

WordPress:

• WordPress 3.2 or higher required
• Only WordPress-generated .xml files supported
• Disable all plugins before import
• Site must be public

Blogger:

• Site must be public
• Blog feed must be set to "Full"
• Creates new blog page with each import

Tumblr:

• Remove all Ask/Answer posts before importing
• Creates new blog page with each import
• Ask/Answer posts are not compatible

What Gets Imported

WordPress Imports:

• Blog posts and pages
• Authors and comments
• Categories and tags
• Single images
• Attachments

Not imported from WordPress:

• Plugin content
• Gallery images
• Media Library items not attached to posts
• Custom CSS/styling

Blogger Imports:

• Posts
• Comments
• Images

Tumblr Imports:

• Text, quotes, links
• Audio posts
• Image captions
• Embedded videos (YouTube etc.)
• Tags

Import Process

WordPress Import Steps:

1. Basic Import (for small sites):

• Go to Content Import panel
• Select WordPress > Basic
• Enter WordPress URL and credentials
• Start import

2. Advanced Import (recommended):

• Export content from WordPress as XML
• Go to Squarespace Content Import panel
• Upload XML file
• Select markup processor if needed
• Start import

Blogger Import Steps:

1. Open Content Import panel
2. Select Blogger
3. Enter blog subdomain
4. Start import

Tumblr Import Steps:

1. Open Content Import panel
2. Select Tumblr
3. Enter Tumblr URL
4. Start import

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

• Failed imports retry automatically 5 times
• Large imports may take up to 6 hours
• Check platform-specific requirements
• Ensure URLs are correct
• Verify site visibility settings

After Import:

1. Activate imported pages
2. Organize navigation
3. Move blog posts if needed
4. Set homepage
5. Review and adjust content as needed

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