Moving your course from another platform like Thinkific, Teachable, or Skillshare to Squarespace requires careful planning. Here's how to do it effectively:

Prerequisites:

• An active Squarespace website (course-specific templates available)
• A custom domain name
• An active billing plan

Step 1: Create Your Course Page

• Set up a course overview page
• Create individual lesson pages
• Organize lessons into themed sections
• Add progress tracking functionality

Step 2: Transfer Media Content

• Upload images and videos to the Material Archive
• Note: 30 minutes of free video storage included
• Alternative: Embed videos from platforms like YouTube

Step 3: Transfer Course Content

• Manually copy and paste text into lessons
• Format content appropriately for each section
• Review and fix any formatting issues

Step 4: Set Up Pricing Options for existing students:

1. Temporary Free Access

   • Use 100% discount codes
   • Limited to first payment
   • Ideal for subscription-based courses

2. Permanent Free Access

   • Create a free pricing plan
   • Use password-protected pages
   • Best for one-time payment courses

3. Discounted Access

   • Offer special rates for existing students
   • Create unique discount codes
   • Perfect for upgraded content

Step 5: Student Migration

• Transfer student email list
• Send migration instructions
• Provide access codes or passwords

Step 6: Course Promotion

• Optimize SEO for new platform
• Use email campaigns
• Create course previews
• Share on social media
• Set up a Bio site
• Add email capture forms

Additional Support:

• Attend free Squarespace webinars
• Join Squarespace Forum
• Consider hiring a Squarespace Expert

Remember to communicate clearly with existing students throughout the transition process and provide adequate support during the migration.

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