When moving from WordPress to Squarespace, follow this comprehensive guide to ensure a smooth transition.

What You Can Transfer

• Domains (including parked or linked domains)
• Website content (blog posts, pages, authors, categories, comments, and single images)
• Note: Layout, design, fonts, and plugin content cannot be imported

Before You Begin Keep your WordPress site active until the new Squarespace site is ready. Use password protection on your new site during construction to avoid duplicate content issues.

Step-by-Step Migration Process

1. Create Your New Squarespace Site

• Start a 14-day free trial (no credit card required)
• Choose a template or start from scratch
• Add pages and navigation structure
• Upload content
• Customize design through Site Styles

2. Import Your Content Transferable Items:

• Blog posts and pages
• Authors and categories
• Comments
• Individual images
• Tags

Non-transferable Items:

• Plugin content
• Gallery images
• Image captions
• Media Library items not attached to posts
• CSS and styling

3. Transfer Your Domain Options:

• Transfer existing domain to Squarespace
• Connect domain (keeps original registrar)
• Register new domain through Squarespace
• Set up URL redirects for maintaining old links

4. Upgrade to Paid Service

• Choose appropriate plan
• Annual billing offers lower monthly costs
• Includes free domain for first year

5. Final Steps

• Review site functionality
• Test all features
• Cancel WordPress service once new site is live
• Maintain domain registration if using connected domain

Important SEO Considerations

• Expect temporary ranking fluctuations
• Create URL redirects for old links
• Maintain existing SEO structure where possible
• Mobile optimization is automatic

Additional Features

• Built-in SEO tools
• Automatic mobile responsiveness
• 24/7 customer support
• Option to hire Squarespace Experts for assistance
• No plugin management required
• Automatic platform updates

Remember to document your existing WordPress URL structure before migration to ensure proper redirect implementation.

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