Squarespace FAQs

While the Squarespace platform has ALL the answers to ALL the questions, here are a few questions we get all the time from prospects or clients who are considering building their website on Squarespace.

We build websites on both WordPress and Squarespace (and sometimes help out on other platforms too) and have no invested interested in you choosing one over the other; we want to make sure you pick a platform that works for you long-term though.

Can Squarespace handle my traffic?

Yes, it probably can. Squarespace can easily handle traffic of over 10,000 visitors per month; most businesses will never hit Squarespace’s upper limits.

For context, Squarespace itself runs large-scale events with tens of thousands of attendees using the same infrastructure. If you expect over 100,000 visitors per year, we might want to look at WordPress instead.

Do I need to purchase hosting separately?

No, Squarespace’s pricing already includes hosting. Squarespace is a website hosting company - you don’t need to (and shouldn’t) purchase hosting elsewhere.

Please talk to us before starting a website or subscribing to Squarespace hosting; as a certified Squarespace Circle member, we get discounts on subscriptions and extended trial periods. If you sign up through our account, you can access those benefits too.

Can I use my existing domain with Squarespace?

Yes, absolutely. Any traditional domain provider works well with Squarespace hosting. Squarespace also offers domain registration directly, so when you connect your domain, you’ll be able to choose between:

• Transferring your domain to Squarespace, or

• Linking your Squarespace site to your current domain provider.

Either option works fine, we’ve never had negative feedback from clients who bought their domain registration through Squarespace.

Is Squarespace better than WordPress?

No, and WordPress isn’t better than Squarespace either; they’re just different.

We usually recommend WordPress if you need:

• Advanced custom-coded design or functionality

• A large amount of content (e.g. blogs, libraries, directories)

• Full control over every technical detail

We recommend Squarespace if you want:

• A simple, reliable setup with everything in one place

• An easy way to add or edit content without worrying about updates

• A platform that’s hard to “break” without touching code

WordPress has a steeper learning curve and needs ongoing technical maintenance. Squarespace, on the other hand, is much more straightforward and hassle-free.

Is Squarespace good for SEO?

Yes, Squarespace has all the core SEO features most websites need: metadata fields, SEO excerpts, tagging and categorizing content, and clean site structure.

It doesn’t have SEO plugins like Yoast or RankMath, which means you’ll just need to remember to add your keywords, alt text, and metadata manually. But it’s not better or worse than WordPress for SEO - it’s actually better than many smaller platforms or drag-and-drop builders, especially in terms of structure and page performance.

How does Squarespace handle plugins and third-party integrations?

Squarespace doesn’t rely on plugins like WordPress does: that’s part of its strength. WordPress plugins need regular maintenance and can conflict with each other, causing WordPress websites to run slowly or break without the necessary know-how and regular attention.

Instead, Squarespace supports a wide range of integrations through simple embed codes or connection settings. We often integrate Squarespace sites with tools like email marketing platforms, scheduling systems, or course/membership platforms. The setup is usually quick and reliable.

Can I have custom-coded design and functionalities in Squarespace?

Yes, you can, and we often add small snippets of custom code for things like integrating a pop-up form from an email service provider. This custom code may stop working when Squarespace updates their underlying structure; this happens occasionally and is usually easy and quick to fix if you only have small bits of code on your website.

However, if your website requires a fair amount of custom-coded functionalities, WordPress is usually the better choice. Squarespace is built to work beautifully without much code; if you need a lot of customisation, you might as well go with WordPress which will give you more advanced options down the line.

What does Squarespace maintenance entail?

This is one of the biggest advantages of Squarespace: there’s no technical maintenance required.

Squarespace handles all hosting, backups, security, and software updates automatically. You don’t need to worry about plugin updates or compatibility issues like you would on WordPress.

The only “maintenance” comes from content updates - adding or changing pages, uploading new content, etc. This is easier to do on Squarespace than on WordPress, and most solo business owners do this themselves or assign this to their virtual assistant.

How easy is it to move from Squarespace to WordPress (or vice versa)?

We’ve done this several times over the years, and for most websites, it’s not a big hassle.

Before starting, we’ll assess how many pages and posts there are, what can be imported directly, what might need cleanup first, and what will need rebuilding from scratch.

Blog content (posts, articles, etc.) usually transfers easily. The main limitation is images, which sometimes need to be re-uploaded.

When moving pages or products between platforms, we typically rebuild them to make best use of the new platform’s features.

If you’re thinking of moving from WordPress to Squarespace, get in touch and we’ll talk you through what to expect for your specific case.