Services allow you to sell non-shipping items like courses, consultations, and events through Squarespace. Here's how to set them up effectively:

Choosing the Right Format

• Services: Best for courses and events without specific timing requirements
• Appointments: Ideal for scheduled services using Acuity Scheduling
• Projects: Suitable for custom work like photography or design services

Creating a Service Product

1. Select "Service" when adding a new product

2. Add Basic Information:

• Name
• Description
• Multiple product images
• SEO description (optional)

3. Configure Pricing & Inventory:

• Set regular price
• Add sale price (optional)
• Set quantity (or mark as unlimited)
• Add SKU identifier

4. Create Variants (Optional):

• Add different options (e.g., course levels, package types)
• Customize each variant with:
  • Unique images
  • SKU
  • Inventory units
  • Individual pricing

5. Organize Your Service:

• Add relevant tags (max 80 characters)
• Create categories (max 25 characters)
• Tags and categories display alphabetically

6. Set Up Subscriptions (Optional):

• Enable recurring billing
• Configure renewal terms
• Automatic invoice generation

7. Publishing Options:

• Publish immediately
• Schedule for future release
• Save as draft

Additional Features

• Custom forms
• Multiple purchase options
• Marketing tools integration
• Social media selling (Facebook/Instagram)
• Email marketing campaigns
• Customer notifications

Maximize your service sales by utilizing Squarespace's marketing tools and attending their "Design Tips for Boosting Sales" webinar.

Note: All services bypass shipping requirements and address collection during checkout.

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