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Squarespace Has Its Place. Know Where.

Squarespace is perfect for some businesses and completely wrong for others. Here's how to know which you are.

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The Problem

Signs you might be outgrowing Squarespace

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Template customization is fighting you on every change
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You need functionality that doesn't exist in the app store
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Site speed is suffering and you can't fix it
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You want integrations that Squarespace doesn't support
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Your e-commerce needs exceed Squarespace Commerce limits
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You're paying for workarounds that a custom site would handle natively
The Cost of Inaction
→Brand is constrained by template limitations
→Manual work replaces automation you can't build
→Slow sites hurt conversions and SEO
→Competitors with custom sites offer better experiences
Our Approach

The Honest Comparison

Squarespace is a tool. Like any tool, it's great for some jobs and wrong for others. We'll help you understand which applies to you.

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Squarespace Works When...

You need a simple portfolio, blog, or brochure site. Standard e-commerce with limited products. Budget is tight. You want DIY control without coding.

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Custom Is Better When...

You need custom functionality or integrations. Performance is critical. Your design vision exceeds template flexibility. You're building something that will scale.

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Migration Makes Sense When...

Limitations are costing you business. Workarounds exceed the cost of custom. Your needs have genuinely grown beyond the platform.

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Stay On Squarespace When...

It's still meeting your needs. The limitations aren't actually hurting your business. Moving would be change for change's sake.

Why Choose Us
We'll tell you if Squarespace is fine for now
Experience migrating sites that genuinely outgrew templates
No bias toward custom if it's not needed
Honest cost-benefit analysis
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We thought we needed custom. They actually recommended staying on Squarespace for another year until our traffic justified the investment. Saved us money and earned our trust.
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FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before moving forward.

Is Squarespace actually bad?+

No. It's excellent for its intended purpose: simple, beautiful websites for small businesses, portfolios, and basic e-commerce. It's only 'bad' when used for things it wasn't designed for.

When should I definitely leave Squarespace?+

When limitations are measurably hurting your business. Slow load times affecting conversions. Missing integrations requiring manual work. Functionality gaps blocking business goals.

How much does migration cost?+

Depends on complexity. Simple marketing sites: $3-8K. Complex sites with custom functionality: $15K+. We provide honest estimates after understanding your needs.

Will I lose my SEO if I migrate?+

Not if done correctly. Proper 301 redirects, preserved URL structures where possible, and improved technical SEO. Most clients see rankings improve.

Can I keep using Squarespace for some things?+

Yes. Some clients keep their blog on Squarespace for easy editing while the main application is custom. Hybrid approaches can work well.

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