To transfer your existing website to Squarespace, follow these comprehensive steps:

Step 1: Create Your New Site

Start a free 14-day trial (no credit card required) Choose a template or create your own design Add pages and organize your navigation menu Upload content and customize layouts Edit styles, fonts, and colors

Step 2: Import Your Content

Supported Content Types for Import:

• Pages and blog posts (from WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr)
• Products (from Big Cartel, Etsy, Shopify, or via CSV)
• Podcasts (from Blogger, Tumblr, WordPress, SoundCloud)

Note: Layouts, designs, and fonts cannot be imported.

Step 3: Handle Your Domain

Options:

1. Transfer your existing domain to Squarespace
2. Connect your domain while keeping it with current registrar
3. Register a new domain through Squarespace (free for 1 year with annual plans)

Step 4: Upgrade to Paid Service

• Choose between monthly or annual billing
• Annual plans include a free custom domain
• Keep site private until ready to launch
• All plans include hosting services

Step 5: Maintain Original Site During Transition

Best Practices:

• Keep old site active during development
• Set new Squarespace site to private
• Add password protection
• Transfer domain once new site is ready
• Cancel old service after successful transition

Key Features:

• Built-in mobile optimization
• SEO-friendly structure
• Multiple contributor access
• Code customization options
• 24/7 customer support

Important Tips:

• Remove formatting when copying text
• Optimize images for web display
• Follow SEO best practices
• Consider temporary search ranking fluctuations
• Review all content before launching

Additional Services:

• Social media content creation
• Member-only pages
• Reservation management
• Planning tools
• Email marketing integration

After completing your transition, cancel your previous hosting service. If you've connected (not transferred) your domain, maintain that subscription with your original registrar.

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