Creating a fresh start with your Squarespace site can be accomplished through four main methods:

1. Change Site Design

• Keep existing content while updating style and structure
• Try new layouts and sections without permanent changes
• Version 7.1: Use Creative Editor to modify layouts
• Version 7.0: Switch between templates while keeping content

2. Reset Style Settings

• Restore original style defaults while keeping content
• Reset specific elements:
  • Fonts: Reset font pack or choose new one
  • Colors: Restore default palette or select new theme
  • Other elements: Reset spacing, buttons, and image blocks

3. Delete Site Content

• Remove pages and content while maintaining style settings
• Keep subscription active
• Steps:
  • Delete pages via Pages Panel
  • Remove page content through Edit mode
  • Rebuild using pre-created layouts

4. Start a New Trial Site

• Create completely fresh site
• Benefits:
  • Clean slate for design
  • Import products from previous site
  • Transfer domains and Google Workspace
• Note: Requires new subscription

Best Practices:

• Test design changes before publishing
• Use password protection for work-in-progress pages
• Back up content before major changes
• Consider SEO impact when making structural changes

For version 7.1 users: While template switching isn't available, you can achieve new looks through:

• Theme customization
• Page layout modifications
• Section redesigns
• Font and color palette updates

Remember to export any crucial data and back up content before making major changes to your site.

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