How to Migrate Your Website from Weebly or Wix to Squarespace: Complete Guide
Moving your Weebly or Wix site to Squarespace can be done efficiently by following these key steps:
What Can Be Transferred
- Domains: Transfer existing domains from Weebly, Wix, or other providers
- Content: Import products via .csv file (layouts and designs cannot be transferred)
Keep Your Old Site Active
Maintain your current site until the new one is complete to ensure continuous online presence. Use password protection on your new Squarespace site during construction.
Step-by-Step Migration Process
- Create Your New Site
- Start a 14-day free trial
- Choose a template or start from scratch
- Add pages to your navigation
- Upload content and customize layouts
- Edit styling through Site Styles panel
- Import Content
- Export products from Weebly/Wix as .csv file
- Modify .csv file to match Squarespace format
- Manually recreate non-transferable content
- Remove formatting when copying text
- Optimize images for web display
- Domain Management
- Transfer existing domain to Squarespace
- Or connect domain if transfer isn't possible
- Register new domain if needed (free with annual plans)
- Upgrade to Paid Plan
- Choose appropriate subscription level
- Select monthly or annual billing
- Keep site private until ready to launch
- Final Steps
- Complete site design and testing
- Transfer domain and publish site
- Cancel old service provider
SEO Considerations
Expect temporary search ranking fluctuations during transition. Follow best practices to minimize impact:
- Maintain URL structure where possible
- Set up 301 redirects
- Update metadata and descriptions
Additional Features
Squarespace offers:
- Built-in mobile optimization
- 24/7 customer support
- Custom code capabilities
- Collaboration tools
- Scheduling and commerce features
Remember to use the site launch checklist before going live and consider extending your trial if needed for final adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is there a free version? A: No, but there's a 14-day free trial.
Q: Can I remove "Made with Squarespace"? A: Yes, on all plans.
Q: Will this affect my SEO? A: Temporary ranking changes are normal during migration.
Q: Do I need to optimize for mobile? A: No, it's automatically responsive.
Q: Can I add custom code? A: Yes, through code injection, CSS, or code blocks.
For additional support, consider hiring a Squarespace Expert through the Marketplace or contact 24/7 customer support.
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