Moving from Weebly or Wix to Squarespace requires careful planning and execution. Here's a comprehensive guide to make the transition smooth and successful.

Before You Start

• Keep your old site active during the transition
• Set your new Squarespace site to private with a password
• Prepare to transfer domains and content

Step 1: Create Your New Squarespace Site

1. Start a 14-day free trial (no credit card required)
2. Choose a template or create your own design
3. Add necessary pages to your navigation
4. Upload initial content
5. Configure site styles (fonts, colors, design elements)

Step 2: Import Your Content

• Products can be imported via .csv file from Weebly or Wix
• Edit the .csv file to match Squarespace's format requirements
• Manually recreate content that can't be imported
• Remove formatting when copying text to avoid HTML issues
• Optimize images for web display

Step 3: Domain Transfer 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 annual plans)

Step 4: Activate Paid Service

• Choose appropriate Squarespace plan
• Select monthly or annual billing (annual includes free domain)
• Keep site private until ready to launch

Step 5: Final Launch

1. Test all site functionality
2. Configure SEO settings
3. Remove site password
4. Connect/transfer domain
5. Cancel old service (once new site is fully operational)

Important SEO Considerations

• Expect temporary ranking fluctuations after switching
• Maintain existing URLs where possible
• Set up 301 redirects for changed URLs
• Update all business listings with new information

Key Features

• Mobile-responsive design included
• 24/7 customer support
• Code injection capabilities
• Collaborator access options
• Built-in SEO tools

Remember to review your new site thoroughly before canceling your previous service, ensuring all content and functionality are properly transferred and working as intended.

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