{"id":333,"date":"2016-10-31T00:25:17","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T07:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/?p=333"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:44:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:44:55","slug":"squarespace-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Squarespace Review 2026: The Easiest Website Builder?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;2\/3&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<strong>Squarespace is the easiest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/\">website builder to use<\/a>,<\/strong> according to our 300 hours of testing across 12 platforms in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Squarespace offers users a seamless user experience from start to finish, and its intuitive drag-and-drop editor, customization options, and scheduling tools make it great for beginners, creative industries, and service-based business.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;129476&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Key Takeaways &#128269; <\/h4>\n \n \n<ul>\n<li>Squarespace is the easiest website builder I tested in 2025, thanks to its drag-and-drop editor and intuitive interface<\/li>\n<li>Blueprint AI helps you build a stylish website in minutes through a collaborative five-step process<\/li>\n<li>Pricing ranges from $16 to $99 per month (billed annually) &ndash; you can save up to 28% by choosing a yearly subscription<\/li>\n<li>Before you pay for a premium plan, you can try out Squarespace with its 14-day free trial<\/li>\n<li>You can sell unlimited products on any Squarespace plan, but you&rsquo;ll only get 0% transaction fees on the Core plan and above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"acc_squarespace_review_update_box\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_update_box-sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n &#128226; Read about the recent updates I've made to this review: <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_update_box-cont-0\">\n I&rsquo;ve updated this article to reflect the latest features and pricing from Squarespace to ensure the review is accurate. I&rsquo;ve also added an FAQ section, as well as more information and guidance about Squarespace&rsquo;s Extensions and ecommerce features. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Video Review of Squarespace <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Learn why we recommend Squarespace in our video review:[\/vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"taco-embedded-video youtube\" data-source-video=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FP1wTBM_8F8?autoplay=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" data-eventaction=\"video\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Squarespace-Review-Thumbnail.jpeg\" class=\"poster\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\">\n \n <button class=\"play-btn\" aria-label=\"Play\" title=\"\" play data-eventlabel=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FP1wTBM_8F8?autoplay=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\">\n\n <svg height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\">\n <path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#212121\" fill-opacity=\"0.8\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n \n <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play<\/span>\n <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Squarespace Pros &amp; Cons <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]For an overview of our second highest-rated website builder, I&rsquo;ve pulled together a list of Squarespace&rsquo;s standout qualities and drawbacks:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3>What I Like<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>&#10004;&#65039;&nbsp;Easy<strong> drag-and-drop editor<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>&#10004;&#65039;&nbsp;<strong>Blueprint AI<\/strong> builder<\/li>\n<li>&#10004;&#65039;&nbsp;<strong>180+ templates<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>&#10004;&#65039;&nbsp;<strong>Acuity Scheduling<\/strong> booking tool<\/li>\n<li>&#10004;&#65039;&nbsp;<strong>Ecommerce available on cheapest plan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>What I Dislike<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>&#10060;&nbsp;<strong>Grid overlay<\/strong> limits customization<\/li>\n<li>&#10060;&nbsp;<strong>No autosave feature<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>&#10060;&nbsp;<strong>No free plan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>&#10060;&nbsp;<strong>Limited third-party integrations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Squarespace Integrations Explained <\/h4>\n \n Instead of an app market, Squarespace offers &ldquo;Extensions&rdquo; to give website owners the opportunity to add third-party plugins and integrations.\n<p>As of March 2026, there are 50 Squarespace Extensions to choose from, split into four categories: Sales and Marketing, Inventory and Products, Finance, and Shipping and Fulfillment. Extensions include Mailchimp and ShipStation, but currently lack direct social media integrations.<\/p><\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n What&rsquo;s It Like To Use Squarespace? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<strong>Squarespace is the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/easiest\/\">easiest website builder<\/a> I&rsquo;ve tested<\/strong>, outperforming 12 others in our 2025 research due to its simple drag-and-drop editor, intuitive interface, and beautiful templates. I carried out hands-on testing with Squarespace to see what it&rsquo;s like to build a website with the platform.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3>How Easy Is Squarespace&rsquo;s Setup?<\/h3>\n<p>Squarespace&rsquo;s setup is extremely straightforward thanks to its AI website builder, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-blueprint-ai\/\">Blueprint AI<\/a>, which begins to build your site after two simple onboarding questions.<\/p>\n<p>Watch me build a Squarespace site in our Blueprint AI video tutorial:[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-embedded-video youtube\" data-source-video=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2FT4Pi79Ttk?autoplay=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" data-eventaction=\"video\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-To-Use-Blueprint-AI-Thumbnail.jpeg\" class=\"poster\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\">\n \n <button class=\"play-btn\" aria-label=\"Play\" title=\"\" play data-eventlabel=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2FT4Pi79Ttk?autoplay=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\">\n\n <svg height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\">\n <path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#212121\" fill-opacity=\"0.8\"><\/path>\n <path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>\n <\/svg>\n \n <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play<\/span>\n <\/button>\n<\/div>\n[vc_empty_space height=&rdquo;16px&rdquo;]<div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-quotation-wrapper long-title\">\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-heading\">\n <span class=\"title-icon\">\n <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 16\" version=\"1.1\">\n <path style=\"stroke:none; fill-rule:evenodd; fill-opacity:1;\" d=\"M 3.0625 5.464844 C 0.820312 9.339844 0.5 10.246094 0.5 12.695312 L 0.5 15.5 L 7.546875 15.5 L 7.398438 12.269531 C 7.265625 9.371094 7.136719 9.023438 6.125 8.875 C 4.730469 8.671875 4.707031 8.910156 6.5 4.824219 C 8.296875 0.730469 8.269531 1.035156 6.8125 1.035156 C 5.855469 1.035156 5.132812 1.886719 3.0625 5.464844 M 13.609375 5.585938 C 11.367188 9.503906 11 10.519531 11 12.820312 L 11 15.5 L 18 15.5 L 18 12.140625 C 18 8.902344 17.957031 8.78125 16.75 8.78125 C 15.21875 8.78125 15.199219 9.09375 17 4.992188 C 18.796875 0.898438 18.785156 1.035156 17.359375 1.035156 C 16.457031 1.035156 15.675781 1.980469 13.609375 5.585938 \"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3 class=\"expert-quotation-title\">\n My experience with Blueprint AI <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p><em>I love using Blueprint AI to build websites with Squarespace. It&rsquo;s not as hands-off as other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/best-ai-website-builders\/\">AI website builders<\/a>, but I like having some level of control over my site&rsquo;s look, since it means there&rsquo;s less work to do in the editor afterwards.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>With Blueprint AI, I could set my site&rsquo;s personality (such as &ldquo;Friendly&rdquo; or &ldquo;Innovative&rdquo;), choose sections and pages, and choose my font and color scheme in just a few clicks.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I enjoyed looking through all the stylish designs, and Blueprint AI simplifies the design process by generating cohesive page layouts and sections automatically. We found that Blueprint AI allows users to build a functional website in under 10 minutes.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-info\">\n <div class=\"expert-details\">\n <div class=\"expert-avatar\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Emma-Ryan-headshot.png?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Headshot of Emma Ryan\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-info\">\n <span class=\"expert-name\">\n Emma Ryan <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Lead Writer <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3>What&rsquo;s It Like To Design a Squarespace Site?<\/h3>\n<p>Designing with Squarespace is simple thanks to its intuitive drag-and-drop editor, which <strong>uses a grid framework to keep elements aligned<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re new to building websites and are looking to keep things aligned on your page, Squarespace&rsquo;s grid guidelines offer support by snapping elements together neatly. In testing, the in-editor grid sped up the design process notably.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;115394&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]However, if you&rsquo;re looking for complete creative control, you&rsquo;d be better off with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/comparisons\/wix-vs-hostinger\/\">Wix or Hostinger<\/a>, which lets you drag elements&nbsp;<em>anywhere<\/em> on the page. If you&rsquo;re at ease with designing sites, Squarespace&rsquo;s grid editor can feel more restrictive, since <strong>you&rsquo;re bound to moving elements within the set lines<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>How Do You Save Your Work in Squarespace?<\/h3>\n<p>To save your work manually, simply click the &ldquo;Save&rdquo; button in the top left corner of the editor. Squarespace has <strong>no autosave when editing<\/strong>, so keep this in mind when using Squarespace before you close a tab accidentally!<\/p>\n<p>Despite missing an autosave feature, Squarespace will also prompt you to save if you decide to exit the editor.[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n How Much Does Squarespace Cost? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-pricing\/\">Squarespace&rsquo;s pricing<\/a> ranges between <strong>$16 and $99 per month<\/strong> (billed annually) across four tiers, all of which now include ecommerce capabilities.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-quotation-wrapper long-title\">\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-heading\">\n <span class=\"title-icon\">\n <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 16\" version=\"1.1\">\n <path style=\"stroke:none; fill-rule:evenodd; fill-opacity:1;\" d=\"M 3.0625 5.464844 C 0.820312 9.339844 0.5 10.246094 0.5 12.695312 L 0.5 15.5 L 7.546875 15.5 L 7.398438 12.269531 C 7.265625 9.371094 7.136719 9.023438 6.125 8.875 C 4.730469 8.671875 4.707031 8.910156 6.5 4.824219 C 8.296875 0.730469 8.269531 1.035156 6.8125 1.035156 C 5.855469 1.035156 5.132812 1.886719 3.0625 5.464844 M 13.609375 5.585938 C 11.367188 9.503906 11 10.519531 11 12.820312 L 11 15.5 L 18 15.5 L 18 12.140625 C 18 8.902344 17.957031 8.78125 16.75 8.78125 C 15.21875 8.78125 15.199219 9.09375 17 4.992188 C 18.796875 0.898438 18.785156 1.035156 17.359375 1.035156 C 16.457031 1.035156 15.675781 1.980469 13.609375 5.585938 \"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3 class=\"expert-quotation-title\">\n Which Squarespace plan do I recommend? <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p><em><strong>I recommend picking the Core plan for $23 per month (billed annually)<\/strong>; while Squarespace doesn&rsquo;t have a free plan, you can get started with its 14-day free trial.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>With the cheaper Basic plan, you can sell unlimited products and services, send invoices, sell content and memberships online, set up abandoned cart recovery, and promote your products via social media.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>But the Core plan comes with additional sales features and benefits, including zero transaction fees, Google Shopping promotion, and the ability to create discounts. The only added bonus on the Plus and Advanced plans is reduced processing fees, so most businesses will be content with the Core plan.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-info\">\n <div class=\"expert-details\">\n <div class=\"expert-avatar\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Emma-Ryan-headshot.png?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Headshot of Emma Ryan\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-info\">\n <span class=\"expert-name\">\n Emma Ryan <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Lead Writer <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"acc_squarespace_review_testing_methodology\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_testing_methodology-sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n &#129514; Learn about how we test <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_testing_methodology-cont-0\">\n To rank the best free ecommerce website builders accurately, we conducted over 300 hours of in-house <a href=\"#section-11\">research<\/a>. Our methodology tested each builder against seven key areas and focused on the features and limitations of their free plans or trials. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Does Squarespace Offer High-Quality Website Templates? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Squarespace offers <strong>over 180 high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-templates\/\">Squarespace templates<\/a>,<\/strong> making it the top builder for design and aesthetics. In comparison, Wix has 2,000+ templates in its library, but Squarespace truly puts quality above quantity. I&rsquo;ve tested a lot of builders, and none of them outperform Squarespace in this arena.\n<p>Squarespace&rsquo;s templates cover a wide range of industries, such as &ldquo;Fashion&rdquo; and &ldquo;Fitness.&rdquo; I particularly like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squarespace.com\/templates\/montclaire-fluid-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&ldquo;Montclaire&rdquo; template<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/artists\/\">artist websites<\/a> because of its minimalist approach to showcasing work.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;115409&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n What Are Squarespace&rsquo;s Key Features and Integrations? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n \n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n &#128226; New Squarespace features (Updated March 2026) <\/h4>\n \n \n<ul>\n<li>As of March 2026, <strong>Squarespace Email Campaign automations support drip emails,<\/strong> meaning you can schedule a series of related emails to be sent over a set period, up to 730 days.<\/li>\n<li>As of February 2026, <strong>users can create Pay Links (QR codes and URLs that send customers to a checkout page) on the Squarespace mobile app. <\/strong>Pay links can request a fixed or flexible amount and don&rsquo;t require an online store or inventory to set up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Squarespace includes built-in marketing tools, website analytics, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-extensions\/\">Squarespace Extensions<\/a> for third-party integrations to monitor and scale site performance. Squarespace Extensions offers 50 plugins to choose from, but this is not as large-scale as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/comparisons\/wix-vs-shopify\/\">Wix or Shopify&rsquo;s<\/a> app markets.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3><strong>&#128467;&#65039; Does Squarespace Have Scheduling Tools?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Squarespace is the best website builder if you&rsquo;re looking to offer bookable services or take appointments<\/strong>. Whether you&rsquo;re selling online courses or offering in-person fitness classes, Squarespace&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/acuity-review\/\">Acuity Scheduling<\/a> tool lets you create appointments, manage timings, and set prices from a dedicated dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>To use Acuity Scheduling, click &ldquo;Scheduling&rdquo; in the account dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>When testing the tool myself, I found it incredibly easy to set up new appointment types for 1:1 sessions or group classes. Squarespace guided me through the process step by step, instructing me to set my availability and design my scheduling page.<\/p>\n<p>While the feature is accessible during Squarespace&rsquo;s 14-day free trial, Acuity Scheduling plans range from <strong>$16 to $49 per month<\/strong> (billed annually) &ndash; <strong>this is an additional fee on top of your monthly or annual Squarespace plan<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;115421&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>&#128269; What Are Squarespace&rsquo;s SEO Features?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Like most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/seo\/\">SEO website builders<\/a>, Squarespace has the essentials built into its platform, such as image alt text, mobile optimization, and automatic sitemaps.<\/p>\n<p>With Squarespace, <strong>you can easily manage your site&rsquo;s <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/grow-online\/what-is-seo\/\"><strong>SEO<\/strong><\/a><strong> from its SEO panel<\/strong>. This is accessible via your account&rsquo;s settings, under &ldquo;Marketing&rdquo; &ndash; labeled &ldquo;SEO Appearance&rdquo;. From here, you can view a useful SEO checklist, view your keywords, hire an SEO expert, and preview your site&rsquo;s metadata to help you optimize your site for search engines.<\/p>\n<p>To tweak your page&rsquo;s SEO data, click into &ldquo;Pages&rdquo; and select the cog icon to view each page&rsquo;s settings.<\/p>\n<p>In our 2025 analysis, <strong>Squarespace recorded lower site speed scores compared to competitors like GoDaddy and Wix.<\/strong> A slow website can impact your site&rsquo;s performance in the search engine results pages (SERPs), which can frustrate your visitors and encourage them to take their business elsewhere.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;127430&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#128232; What Are Squarespace&rsquo;s Marketing Features?<\/h3>\n<p>Squarespace provides access to a variety of marketing tools, such as promotional pop-ups, featured announcement bars for exciting website or business updates, and a dedicated tool called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-email-campaigns\/\">Email Campaigns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Squarespace Email Campaigns lets you automate workflows, engage with your subscribers, and view email-specific analytics. This is a must-have for businesses looking to build customer relationships through their website.<\/p>\n<p>When exploring the feature, I could choose from a handful of email types, including a &ldquo;Welcome email&rdquo; and a seasonal extra for springtime sales. While some features of the tool are free (like creating draft campaigns),<strong> you&rsquo;ll need to purchase a full Email Campaigns plan to send campaigns<\/strong>. Pricing for the feature starts from $5 per month (billed annually).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;115425&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Can You Sell Online With Squarespace? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Squarespace is the third-best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/\">ecommerce website builder<\/a> in our testing, allowing <strong>unlimited product sales on all plans<\/strong> unlike Wix, which caps at 50,000.\n<p>To add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/squarespace-e-commerce-business-review\/\">Squarespace ecommerce<\/a> products, navigate to &ldquo;Selling&rdquo; in your Squarespace account. The first step on the page directs you to add products, so I found it easy to start building my inventory. Squarespace asked what kind of product I wanted to sell, such as &ldquo;Physical&rdquo; or &ldquo;Video on demand&rdquo;, and I added the relevant information and imagery.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;127434&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Does Squarespace Offer AI Tools? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Squarespace has expanded its AI toolkit to include site generation, blog drafting, and SEO descriptions. That said, its AI features aren&rsquo;t as wide-ranging as competitors like Wix and Shopify, who roll out new tools regularly.\n<p>Here are the AI tools you can expect from Squarespace:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/best-ai-website-builders\/\"><strong>AI website builder<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Text generation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>AI blog posts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Brand identity support<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>AI SEO site descriptions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>AI video descriptions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>AI course descriptions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>AI proposals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Business name generator<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Domain name generator<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;115430&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-quotation-wrapper long-title\">\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-heading\">\n <span class=\"title-icon\">\n <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 16\" version=\"1.1\">\n <path style=\"stroke:none; fill-rule:evenodd; fill-opacity:1;\" d=\"M 3.0625 5.464844 C 0.820312 9.339844 0.5 10.246094 0.5 12.695312 L 0.5 15.5 L 7.546875 15.5 L 7.398438 12.269531 C 7.265625 9.371094 7.136719 9.023438 6.125 8.875 C 4.730469 8.671875 4.707031 8.910156 6.5 4.824219 C 8.296875 0.730469 8.269531 1.035156 6.8125 1.035156 C 5.855469 1.035156 5.132812 1.886719 3.0625 5.464844 M 13.609375 5.585938 C 11.367188 9.503906 11 10.519531 11 12.820312 L 11 15.5 L 18 15.5 L 18 12.140625 C 18 8.902344 17.957031 8.78125 16.75 8.78125 C 15.21875 8.78125 15.199219 9.09375 17 4.992188 C 18.796875 0.898438 18.785156 1.035156 17.359375 1.035156 C 16.457031 1.035156 15.675781 1.980469 13.609375 5.585938 \"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3 class=\"expert-quotation-title\">\n My experience with Squarespace's AI tools... <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p><em>I used Squarespace&rsquo;s AI text generator when editing my website to help fill out some text boxes. All I had to do was click the lightning bolt icon, decide the type of copy I needed (such as a paragraph or a blurb), and then give the AI a brief idea of what I wanted it to write about.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>From my quick test of the feature, I found the generated text was pretty detailed and personalized to my business.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-info\">\n <div class=\"expert-details\">\n <div class=\"expert-avatar\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Emma-Ryan-headshot.png?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Headshot of Emma Ryan\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-info\">\n <span class=\"expert-name\">\n Emma Ryan <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Lead Writer <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n How Do I Contact Squarespace for Support? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Squarespace offers 24\/7 email support and live chat (Mon-Fri), but does not provide phone support. Here&rsquo;s what it provides:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>24\/7 email support<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Live chat<\/strong> (available Monday to Friday between 4AM and 8PM EST)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social media<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Help Center<\/strong> including guides, video tutorials, and webinars<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community forum <\/strong>to hear from real Squarespace users<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hire a Squarespace Expert<\/strong> to help you overcome a hurdle, including building a website from scratch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can see, there are several options to choose from if you need a helping hand, but <strong>you won&rsquo;t be able to call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-customer-service\/\">Squarespace&rsquo;s customer service<\/a><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;115438&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]The majority of guides in Squarespace&rsquo;s Help Center include a video along with links to other resources, which supports users with different learning styles. Squarespace also introduced instant AI-powered live chat in 2025 to replace human-wait times.[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Is Squarespace Better Than Other Builders? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Squarespace is our second-best performing website builder, but is it the right fit for you? Take a look at how it compares with other leading website builders:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/wix-review\/\"><strong>Wix<\/strong><\/a><strong> is our top-rated website builder overall<\/strong>, offering users an all-in-one solution with powerful features, whether you&rsquo;re looking to boost your online presence or sell online.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/shopify-review\/\"><strong>Shopify<\/strong><\/a><strong> is the best ecommerce website builder out there<\/strong>, providing dedicated sales features and room to scale your business.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/hostinger-website-builder-review\/\">Hostinger<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>has the most affordable plans<\/strong>. Pricing ranges from $2.99 to $3.99 (for a 48-month term), making it a cheap option for beginners and budget-conscious businesses.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/godaddy-review\/\"><strong>GoDaddy<\/strong><\/a><strong> has the fastest setup time<\/strong>. The onboarding process took me less than a minute, and its simplicity makes building a site incredibly straightforward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n How We Test Squarespace's Website Builder <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]To fairly review and recommend Squarespace, we rely on our rigorous in-house <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/how-we-conduct-our-website-builder-research\/\">research process<\/a>.\n<p><strong>I&rsquo;ve also spent hours with Squarespace&rsquo;s editor and built-in tools<\/strong> to put the builder through its paces. This means I can provide personal insights and tips, based on first-hand experience. So, when I say I love a feature, I mean it, and when I say I found something hard to find or use, it&rsquo;s a genuine reaction I had when testing Squarespace.[\/vc_column_text]<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<\/p><div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"acc_squarespace_review_methodology\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_methodology-sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n Read more about how we test Squarespace &#11015;&#65039; <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_methodology-cont-0\">\n What does our research process involve? <strong>Over 300 hours of testing, data collection, and analysis<\/strong>, across six core categories, which are weighted according to their importance:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website Functionality: 30%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Design Features: 25%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pricing: 15%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>User Experience: 15%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Help and Support: 10%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reputation: 5%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Squarespace receives a score for each category, which we then collect together to work out its overall rating. We review and carry out our research regularly to ensure our recommendations are up-to-date and accurate. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Final Verdict: Do I Recommend Squarespace? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]From our research,&nbsp;<strong>Squarespace is the easiest website builder for beginners to use, <\/strong>thanks to its intuitive interface, AI builder, and comprehensive native website features.\n<p>Squarespace is a reliable option for a wide range of users, whether you&rsquo;re looking to build a creative portfolio or sell services online.[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n FAQs <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n <meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"acc_squarespace_review_faqs\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" data-eventaction=\"accordion-faq\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-sect-0\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\n <meta itemprop=\"answerCount\" content=\"1\">\n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-review\/#acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-sect-0\">\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4 itemprop=\"name text\">\n Does Squarespace have effective design tools? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n <div itemprop=\"suggestedAnswer acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n \n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-review\/#acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-cont-0\">\n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-cont-0\" itemprop=\"text\">\n Of the 12 website builders we tested in 2025, Squarespace has the best design tools and templates. With over 180 high-quality templates to choose from, an AI website builder for those that want a custom design, and pre-built sections for your pages, Squarespace makes it easy to bring your website vision to life.\n<p>Squarespace&rsquo;s designs are polished enough already that you can get your site live with just a few tweaks to personalize the look and copy. Plus, its drag-and-drop editor is easy to use, giving users of all skill levels the opportunity to build a stylish website. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-sect-1\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\n <meta itemprop=\"answerCount\" content=\"1\">\n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-review\/#acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-sect-1\">\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4 itemprop=\"name text\">\n Is Squarespace a good website builder for restaurants? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n <div itemprop=\"suggestedAnswer acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n \n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-review\/#acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-cont-1\">\n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-cont-1\" itemprop=\"text\">\n Yes, Squarespace is a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/restaurant\/\">restaurant website builder<\/a>. You can choose from 16 restaurant-specific templates or build your own theme with Squarespace&rsquo;s Blueprint AI, customized to your restaurant needs. And, as for features, you can integrate your website with Tock &ndash; an all-in-one table management system &ndash; set up online ordering, use POS for in-person sales, and more. <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-sect-2\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\n <meta itemprop=\"answerCount\" content=\"1\">\n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-review\/#acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-sect-2\">\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4 itemprop=\"name text\">\n Should you build a portfolio website with Squarespace? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n <div itemprop=\"suggestedAnswer acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n \n <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-review\/#acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-cont-2\">\n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-acc_squarespace_review_faqs-cont-2\" itemprop=\"text\">\n Squarespace is our top choice if you want to build a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/portfolio\/\">portfolio website<\/a>. This is largely thanks to Squarespace&rsquo;s stunning library of templates and professionally-designed sections, so you can really showcase your work creatively. Squarespace also offers a built-in scheduling tool and invoice features to help you connect with clients and customers with ease. <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best website builders &#8211; It&#8217;s stylish, modern, 24\/7 support &#038; has extensive designing options. 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