FAQs
How much is Squarespace?
Products and services evolve over time so it’s unsurprising to find that Squarespace has a dynamic system that means its website building tools remain competitive. Squarespace currently has 4 main plans available:
Personal: from $16/mo
Includes a free domain, a mobile optimized website, stunning templates, and the ability to sell services online and send invoices.
Business: from $23/mo
Includes everything from the Personal plan plus the ability to sell products online (with a 3% transaction fee) and advanced analytics.
Commerce (Basic): from $28/mo
Includes everything from the Business plan plus merchandising tools and minus the transaction fee on physical products.
Commerce (Advanced): from $52/mo
Includes everything from from the Commerce (Basic) plan plus the ability to sell subscriptions and offer advanced shipping and discounts.
Is Squarespace good?
Yes, Squarespace is a great website builder, especially for businesses that want powerful business tools and a stunning, yet functional business website. The Squarespace website builder achieved an impressive 4/5 stars in our Squarespace review.
Is there a Squarespace free trial?
If you’re less sure about what you want to do with your website, and how long you might actually need it for, you’ll probably want to start with a free 14-day trial. From there, it’s possible to pay a monthly subscription. You can also cancel your contract should you find it’s no longer suited to your needs, so long as you do so before your 14 days are up, and you won't be charged.
Can I get a student discount on my Squarespace subscription?
Yes, Squarespace offers students a generous 50% discount on the first annual plan purchased on their site. To receive the discount you must register with Student Beans and complete their verification process.
It is important to note that Squarespace's student discount is only available on the Personal, Business, and Commerce plans and does not apply to Squarespace Domains, monthly website plans, Mobile Start plans, and reactivated sites.
Can I buy a domain from Squarespace?
Usefully, Squarespace offers everything needed to get a website up and running, which can also include the purchase of a domain name. You can choose from every variation on the domain name convention system, check if it’s available and also transfer names using the power of the Squarespace system.
What if I already own a domain?
This is a common enough scenario, where you might have already purchased a domain in the past. Squarespace allows you to easily manage any domain names you might already own and move them into your new web package. Domains can then be stored or used as and when you need them.
How do I contact Sqaurespace?
If you need to contact the Squarespace customer service team, you can head to the Contact Us page on their website to send them an email. You can also find answers to many common questions in the help center.
Hints and tips
Get a student discount: If you’re a student, lookout for the student discount offered by Squarespace, which could mean you’ll be eligible for savings of up to 50% over the course of your first year. This generally only works for the initial period and doesn't roll over to successive years.
Opt for an annual plan: Getting the best discount can often mean being a little more forward-thinking so, for example, consider going for one of the Squarespace annual subscription plans. This can shave up to 30% off the monthly cost of a package or subscription. Naturally, this will mean more of a commitment, which if you have a long-term plan for your website shouldn't be a problem.
Watch for Squarespace sales: Squarespace, just like every other web hosting business, regularly holds sales that can be a great way to make additional savings of up to 50%. It’s worth bookmarking the Squarespace homepage, which can often flag up any new offers. On top of that, keep an eye out for discounts during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales periods, which might see chunky discounts being applied either to new or existing packages.
How to use Squarespace promo codes
1. You’ll need to apply any coupon or offer to your Squarespace cart and this should be done before checking it out.
2. Simply use the cart area to enter any payment details that are required before saving the information and moving to the review page.
3. You should see a promo code box where any coupon code needs to be entered to validate the transaction.
4. If the coupon is valid you should see a discount applied whereby the overall total will be reduced.
5) You can then go on to complete the Squarespace checkout process while also enjoying the discount offered by the promo code.
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