How to Add and Configure Service Products in Squarespace

How to Add and Configure Service Products in Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

January 18, 2025 at 07:43 AM

Service products allow you to sell non-shippable items like classes, consultations, and events. Here's how to set them up:

Types of Service Products:

  • One-time purchases
  • Subscription-based services (auto-renewal)
  • No shipping or delivery address required

Choose the Right Format:

  • Service Products: For unscheduled services (e.g., styling consultations)
  • Sessions: For scheduled services at specific times
  • Projects: For specialized services like wedding photography

Service support icon

Service support icon

Setting Up Your Service Product:

  1. Create Product
  • Select "Service" as product type
  • Add name, description, and images

Squarespace upload page

Squarespace upload page

  1. Set Pricing and Inventory
  • Set regular price and sale price (if applicable)
  • Configure quantity (limited or unlimited)
  • Add SKU number

Price and stock switches

Price and stock switches

  1. Add Product Variants (Optional)
  • Create options for different service types
  • Customize prices per variant
  • Set individual SKUs and quantities
  1. Organize Products
  • Add categories and tags (max 25 characters for categories, 80 for tags)
  • Create navigation structure

Page with text and yellow arrows

Page with text and yellow arrows

  1. Set Up Subscriptions (Optional)
  • Enable recurring billing
  • Configure renewal schedule
  • Set subscription terms

Subscription option with recurring billing

Subscription option with recurring billing

  1. Optimize for Search
  • Add SEO description
  • Include relevant keywords

"Marketing page with social options"

"Marketing page with social options"

Marketing Your Services:

  • Use email campaigns
  • Sell through Facebook and Instagram
  • Create automated customer communications
  • Implement design strategies to boost sales

Remember to regularly update your service offerings and pricing to maintain relevance and competitiveness in the market.

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