Moving from Weebly or Wix to Squarespace is a straightforward process that involves recreating your site content, transferring your domain, and maintaining SEO. Here's your comprehensive guide to making the switch.

What You Can Transfer

• Domains: Transfer existing domains from Weebly, Wix, or other providers to Squarespace
• Products: Import via .csv file from your current platform
• Note: Site layout, design, fonts, and other content cannot be imported

Timing Your Transition

Keep your old site active until the new one is ready. To avoid duplicate sites:

• Keep your new Squarespace site private during development
• Add password protection to prevent search indexing
• Transfer domain and cancel old service only when ready to launch

Step-by-Step Migration Process

1. Create Your New Site

• Start a 14-day free trial (no credit card required)
• Choose a template or create your own design
• Add necessary pages to your navigation
• Upload content and customize layouts
• Edit site styles (fonts, colors, design elements)

2. Import Your Content

• Export products from Weebly/Wix as .csv file
• Adjust file formatting to meet Squarespace standards
• Manually recreate non-importable content
• Remove text formatting when copying to avoid HTML issues
• Optimize images for web display

3. Handle Domain Transfer

• Transfer existing domain to Squarespace
• Connect domain if transfer isn't possible
• Register new domain if needed (free for annual plans)

4. Upgrade to Paid Service

• Choose appropriate plan
• Select monthly or annual billing
• Keep site private until ready to launch
• Complete launch checklist

5. Cancel Previous Service

• Ensure all content is transferred
• Verify domain transfer completion
• Cancel old service subscription
• Maintain domain subscription if only linked

SEO Considerations

Expect temporary fluctuations in search rankings when switching platforms. Follow best practices:

• Maintain existing URLs when possible
• Set up 301 redirects
• Update metadata and descriptions
• Verify mobile responsiveness

Additional Features Available

• Scheduling tools
• Social media content creation
• Member-exclusive pages
• Hospitality business management
• Custom code integration (CSS, Code Blocks)

Support Options

• 24/7 customer service
• Squarespace Experts for hire
• Extensive documentation and guides
• Collaborative editing capabilities

Remember to use the site launch checklist to ensure nothing is missed during the transition process.

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