Squarespace Scheduling Rebrands as Acuity Scheduling: What Users Need to Know
Acuity Scheduling is a robust online appointment scheduling platform, now part of the Squarespace family. It helps businesses manage bookings with features like calendar syncing, automated email and SMS reminders, and payment processing integration.
Originally acquired by Squarespace in 2019, the platform was temporarily rebranded as Squarespace Scheduling for new customers. Now, the service has returned to its original name, Acuity Scheduling, to unify the brand experience for all users.
Key Points About Acuity:
- Features and functionality remain unchanged
- Same pricing and billing structure
- Existing customer support team continues to serve users
- New features planned for upcoming months
- Help guides available in Squarespace Help Center (new dedicated support hub coming soon)
Standalone Service:
- No Squarespace website required
- Includes dedicated scheduling page for customer bookings
- Can be embedded in most websites
- Works independently of other Squarespace services
Squarespace Integration Benefits:
- Seamless integration with Squarespace websites
- Code-free implementation using scheduling block
- Access to additional features like e-commerce, blogging, and video courses
Getting Started: When you sign up for Acuity, you'll automatically receive a Squarespace account for accessing the platform. This account manages your scheduling tools and related services.
Platform Highlights:
- Calendar synchronization
- Automated reminders (email and SMS)
- Payment processing integration
- Flexible embedding options
- Professional scheduling interface
- Customizable booking experience
The transition to the Acuity name represents a commitment to providing a unified, powerful scheduling solution while maintaining the platform's core functionality and user experience that customers have come to trust.