What comes out of Squarespace
Squarespace exports layout pages, one blog and some blocks as a WordPress-format file; store, portfolio and other page types are left out.
Moving from Squarespace to WordPress
Squarespace exports layout pages, one blog and some blocks as a WordPress-format file; store, portfolio and other page types are left out. On WordPress, old addresses are mapped to the new WordPress pages with permanent redirects.
How we run the move
List every page, product, form and integration on the old site, including the ones nobody has opened in a while.
Map each old address to its new page before anything is switched over.
Build and check the new WordPress site on a private link, then switch over with redirects in place.
Check Search Console and the busiest pages in the weeks after the switch.
Running the site on WordPress
Runs on hosting you choose, which needs PHP, a MySQL or MariaDB database and HTTPS.
Most features come from plugins in the WordPress.org directory.
Migration plan
Moving from Squarespace to WordPress
What moves across, and how
| Item | Approach |
|---|---|
| Pages and blog posts | Squarespace exports layout pages, one blog and some blocks as a WordPress-format file; store, portfolio and other page types are left out. Content is rebuilt as WordPress pages and posts, with a WordPress-format export used where the old platform provides one. |
| Images and files | Downloaded from the old site, uploaded again and relinked in the content. |
| Page addresses | Old addresses are mapped to the new WordPress pages with permanent redirects. |
| Page titles and descriptions | Carried across page by page so search results keep showing accurate titles and summaries. |
| Forms and integrations | Rebuilt on the new platform and tested end to end, including where each submission is delivered. |
Risks we plan for
| Risk | How we handle it |
|---|---|
| Search rankings move after the switch. | Map every old address to its new page with permanent redirects, as Google's site move guidance describes. |
| Store, portfolio and other page types are left out of the Squarespace export. | List every page type before the move and rebuild those pages deliberately. |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will we lose our Google rankings moving from Squarespace to WordPress?
Some movement is normal after any site move. Google's site move guidance centres on mapping every old address to its new page with permanent redirects, which is the main safeguard.[1]
What can we take out of Squarespace?
Squarespace exports layout pages, one blog and some blocks as a WordPress-format file; store, portfolio and other page types are left out.[2]
Do you handle Squarespace to WordPress moves?
Yes. WordPress is one of the platforms we build on, and we recommend it when it suits the jobs your site has to do. If another platform fits better, we say so. We plan the move from Squarespace and say plainly if anything cannot be carried across.
How we work together
Two ways to get started
Website Subscription
Your website, fully managed — no big upfront cost.
We design, build, host, maintain and keep improving your site for one simple monthly fee.
- Custom-designed & built for your brand
- Hosting, security & maintenance included
- Ongoing edits & content updates
- Continuous SEO & performance improvements
- Scale up or down as you grow
Fixed Project
A one-off custom build you own outright.
A defined scope and a single fixed quote — delivered once, and yours to keep.
- Bespoke design & development
- Defined scope & timeline
- You own the website & code
- Optional care plan after launch
- Custom-quoted to your needs
Sources
- [1] Site Moves and Migrations (Google Search Central). Checked 9 October 2026.
- [2] Exporting your site (Squarespace Help Center). Checked 9 October 2026.
- [3] WordPress hosting requirements (WordPress.org). Checked 10 October 2026.
- [4] WordPress Plugins (WordPress.org plugin directory). Checked 10 October 2026.
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