How to Sell Workshops: Step-by-Step Guide Using Squarespace

How to Sell Workshops: Step-by-Step Guide Using Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

February 5, 2025 at 06:28 AM

Sale of pre-scheduled courses and workshops can be easily managed using Squarespace's integrated e-commerce tools. Here's a comprehensive guide to setting it up:

Add Workshop as a Service Product

  1. Navigate to "Pages" menu and select/create a shop page
  2. Click the + icon and select "Service"
  3. Add workshop details:
    • Product name (include date if offering multiple sessions)
    • Description
    • Images (upload or drag-and-drop)

Set Workshop Parameters

  1. Configure inventory settings:
    • Set participant limit or choose "Unlimited Inventory"
    • Add pricing information
    • Define workshop duration

Create Variants (Optional)

For multiple sessions or time slots:

  1. Access Inventory section
  2. Click "Add" under Variants
  3. Select "Custom" from dropdown menu
  4. Add details like:
    • Time slots
    • Instructor options
    • Session dates

Publish Your Workshop

  1. Click "Save and Publish" for immediate availability
  2. Or schedule for future release
  3. Optionally move shop page to "Not Linked" section

Create Events Page

  1. Go to "Pages" menu
  2. Add or select events page
  3. Click + icon to add new event
  4. Enter details:
    • Title (match workshop product name)
    • Start/end times
    • Description

Add Product Block to Event

  1. Click Edit on the event
  2. Use + button to open block menu
  3. Select "Product"
  4. Search for corresponding workshop
  5. Adjust design settings:
    • Alignment
    • Detail display
  6. Click "Save & Publish"

By following these steps, you'll create a seamless workshop booking experience where customers can browse, register, and pay directly through your website.

Note: Remember to maintain consistency between product listings and event pages for a professional appearance and clear customer experience.

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