How to Migrate From Squarespace to WordPress (7 Steps)

Want more flexibility to create? A switch from Squarespace ➡️ WordPress could be the answer...

Squarespace is an intuitive platform that makes it easy to create simple websites and online stores. However, its features are limited. So, you may be looking for a more flexible solution, like WordPress.

Migrating from Squarespace to WordPress can help take your website to the next level. With WordPress, you can customize your content in dozens of ways, using page builder plugins and the Block Editor. On top of that, you don’t need to pay to use the Content Management System (CMS) or to unlock additional features.

In this video, we’ll tell you what you need to know before you embark on a Squarespace to WordPress migration. Then, we’ll guide you through that process step by step.

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🕘Timestamps

0:00 Intro
0:49 Things to Consider Before Migrating From Squarespace to WordPress
1:43 Backing Up Your Squarespace Data
2:18 Install WordPress
2:58 Export Your Website’s Content From Squarespace
4:19 Import Your Squarespace Content Into WordPress
5:29 Import Images From Squarespace
7:28 Point Your Domain Towards WordPress
8:12 Update Your WordPress Permalink Structure
9:03 Choose a Theme for Your WordPress Website

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[bobkelly]

thank you for this step by step way to move from Squarespace to Wordpress.

[DerekGomez-nw]

This video was amazing. THANK YOU SO MUCH. This is a HUGE time saver compared with manually recreating all the web pages

[davenportsimon]

Thank you for the great content No Paywall = I love you ❤

[SARJ]

Currently using Squarespace's "The Maple Inn" template, but want to replicate this using WordPress. Total newbie to all this, so any tips or pointers much appreciated - thank you!

[spiralorigins]

Thanks for the video!! Can you elaborate more on domain pointing? I am migrating from SQuarespace to Bluehost. Thanks again.

[MedicNYC]

Thanks for this video. Definitely a big help. What's the best way to import squarespace xml file to include headers/footers, etc? IE Items that a WP theme normally controls. I imported the xml file, did the image upload and none of the header, footer or page images were imported.

[hayter]

Thanks for the video! I will be trying this soon :)