• Easy to configure basic functionality 

• For early-stage companies, it is a good option due to very little maintenance needed 

• There is no way to host PHP scripts in Squarespace without an additional plugin 

• Custom code options are limited:

• • CSS and Javascript can be implemented 

  • There are not element IDs or names if attempting to use HTML DOM 

  • Content CANNOT be created with code, only modified slightly 

• Forms are limited 

• • Cannot restrict field input 

• • Form entries are disposed of after submission:

• • • You cannot use form input in any custom code to display content based on user input 

    • Must connect form to email or google drive to store submissions 

• • Cannot use HTML DOM on form fields due to no element IDs 

• Documentation is a bit misleading/incomplete – don’t assume Squarespace can perform certain functionality even if the documentation says it is able to 

• • A lot of times, you need to purchase an additional plugin  

Squarespace has the ability to easily import content from other platforms when changing web hosting platforms so you don’t need to manually copy and paste content to Squarespace.  

Step 1: Navigate to Advanced Settings and click Import/Export (Settings > Advanced > Import/Export) 

Step 2: Click Import and select the platform you would like to import content from (Wordpress, Shopify, Blogger, .csv file, etc.)  

Step 3: You will be directed to enter different information depending on the platform you chose (uploading a file, entering a url, etc.) 

You can also use Import/Export to Export web content to WordPress or a .csv file.  

Step 1: Navigate to Advanced Settings and click Import/Export (Settings > Advanced > Import/Export) 

Step 2: Click Export 

Step 3: Select whether you’d like to export to WordPress or to a .csv file 

Step 4: Confirm the page that is being exported 

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