Below is the concise, instruction-focused rewrite:

Ensure you have these requirements before starting:

• An active Squarespace site
• A custom domain
• An active payment plan

Step 1: Create Your Course Structure

Create a course page with:

• Course overview landing page
• Individual lesson pages
• Chapters to group related lessons
• Progress tracking for students

Step 2: Transfer Content

For videos and images:

• Upload media to the asset library (30 minutes video storage included)
• Embed external videos (YouTube, etc.) if needed
• Add media files to appropriate lessons

For text content:

• Manually copy and paste text into lessons
• Review and adjust formatting as needed

Step 3: Set Up Payment Options

Choose from these pricing structures:

• Free plans for email collection
• Paid access with custom pricing
• Hybrid model with some free content

For existing students, offer:

• Temporary free access (100% off discount codes)
• Permanent free access (password-protected)
• Special discounts for transitioning students

Step 4: Migrate Students

1. Import student email addresses to contact list
2. Send migration announcement email including:
   • New course URL
   • Access instructions
   • Relevant discount codes
   • Timeline for transition

Step 5: Launch and Promote

Promote your new course by:

• Optimizing for SEO
• Creating email campaigns
• Offering public course previews
• Sharing mobile screenshots on social media
• Building a Bio Site with course links
• Adding email collection forms

Additional Resources:

• Register for Squarespace webinars
• Join Squarespace Forum
• Consider hiring a Squarespace Expert

Note: Direct content import is not currently supported. Videos require Digital Products plan for storage over 30 minutes.

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