How to Create Service Products in Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Create Service Products in Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Thompson

January 18, 2025 at 07:43 AM

Create service products in Squarespace to sell classes, consulting, and events that don't require shipping. Unlike physical items, customers won't need to pay shipping or enter delivery addresses.

Before creating a service product, consider your needs:

  • Service Products: Best for classes or events without specific timing requirements
  • Appointments: Ideal for scheduled services at specific times (managed through Acuity)
  • Projects: Suited for specialized client services like photography or design work

How to Create a Service Product

  1. Product Setup
  • Select [Service] when adding a new product
  • Add product name, description, and images (drag & drop multiple images if needed)
  1. Price and Inventory
  • Set regular and discount prices
  • Choose quantity (toggle [Unlimited Quantity] if needed)
  • Enable [Available for Sale]
  1. Product Variations
  • Add options for different service types
  • Customize each variation with:
    • Unique images
    • SKU (20 characters max)
    • Unit availability
    • Pricing options
  1. Organization
  • Add categories (25 characters max)
  • Include tags (80 characters max)
  • Note: Both are case-sensitive and appear alphabetically
  1. Optional Features
  • Set up recurring subscriptions
  • Add SEO description under [Marketing]
  • Configure custom forms
  • Enable multiple purchase options
  1. Publishing
  • Click [Publish] for immediate availability
  • Use [Schedule] for future publishing
  • Select [Save] to store changes

Marketing Your Services

  • Use Squarespace email campaigns
  • Sell through Facebook and Instagram
  • Attend the "Design Ideas for Boosting Store Sales" webinar
  • Utilize built-in marketing tools

Additional Tips

  • Customize checkout settings to control multiple service purchases
  • Keep SKUs under 20 characters
  • Use clear, descriptive product names
  • Add high-quality images for better presentation

Remember to regularly review and update your service products to maintain accuracy and appeal to customers.

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