Getting Started with Squarespace Email Marketing: A Complete Guide

Getting Started with Squarespace Email Marketing: A Complete Guide

By Michael Thompson

January 14, 2025 at 07:29 AM

Squarespace Email Campaigns is a built-in marketing tool that enables you to send professional, branded emails directly from your website interface. This integrated solution streamlines your marketing efforts by keeping everything in one place.

Key Features:

  • Seamless content transfer from your website
  • Consistent brand messaging
  • Detailed subscriber analytics
  • Mass and automated campaign options
  • Built-in spam protection

Getting Started:

  1. Have an active Squarespace website subscription or Acuity Scheduling subscription
  2. Use a custom domain email address (example: [email protected])
  3. Access the dashboard via computer or iOS app (More > Marketing > Email Campaigns)

Squarespace sign-up form

Squarespace sign-up form

Essential Setup Steps:

  1. Configure sender details (From: line and reply-to address)
  2. Create at least one mailing list
  3. Add subscription forms to your website
  4. Choose between mass or automated campaigns

Campaign Types:

  • Mass Campaigns: One-time sends to specific mailing lists
  • Automated Campaigns: Trigger-based emails responding to user actions

Analytics and Sharing:

  • Track campaign performance with built-in analytics
  • Access browser-based versions via view-in-browser links
  • Share campaigns using permanent URLs

Promotional sales graphic

Promotional sales graphic

Free Trial Information:

  • Includes up to three mass campaigns
  • Available with all Squarespace sites
  • Upgrade required for additional campaigns
  • Mobile Start plans limited to trial version only

Best Practices:

  • Place newsletter signup blocks in your site footer
  • Monitor campaign analytics regularly
  • Maintain consistent branding across emails
  • Use custom domain email to avoid spam filters

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