Guide: How to Create & Manage Your Squarespace Online Store
Squarespace Commerce enables businesses to sell products and manage orders online through a comprehensive ecommerce platform. With built-in payment processing, you can accept credit cards, PayPal payments, issue refunds, and collect donations.
Getting Started
- Free 14-day trial available to test Commerce features
- Available in numerous countries with multiple currency support
- Worldwide shipping capabilities depending on courier service
Setting Up Your Store
- Add a store page
- Add products through:
- Individual entries
- CSV file import
- Migration from other platforms
Product Types:
- Physical products
- Digital downloads
- Service-based products
- Subscriptions
- Gift cards
Essential Setup Steps:
- Configure shipping and tax rules
- Connect payment processor (Squarespace Payments, Stripe, PayPal, or Square)
- Conduct test orders
- Launch store
- Manage order fulfillment
Customization Options
Store Design:
- Customize fonts and colors
- Enable hover effects
- Add quick view functionality
- Modify cart appearance
Payment Features:
- Custom payment forms
- Newsletter subscription options
- Adjustable shopping buttons
- Minimum order settings
- Quick checkout functionality
Marketing Tools
- Create discounts and promotions
- Social media integration
- SEO optimization
- Abandoned cart recovery (Advanced Commerce plan)
- Product merchandising tools
- Customer contact management
- Email marketing campaigns
- Social commerce (Facebook and Instagram)
Point of Sale Integration
- Square integration for in-person sales
- Synchronized inventory management
- Unified order tracking
- Integrated analytics
Squarespace Extensions
Categories:
- Financial management
- Inventory control
- Marketing automation
- Shipping and fulfillment
Analytics and Reporting
- Visitor behavior tracking
- Revenue analysis
- Product performance metrics
- Checkout process analytics (Commerce plans)
Support Resources
- Video tutorials
- Commerce FAQs
- Community forum
- Sales optimization guides
- Expert assistance
- Payment processing documentation