One of the most common questions small business owners ask is whether their website needs a full redesign. Sometimes the concern comes from feeling like the site looks dated. Other times it’s because the business has evolved, services have expanded, or messaging has shifted. And occasionally, it’s simply the assumption that websites are supposed to be rebuilt every few years to stay relevant.

Two of the most commonly compared platforms are Squarespace and Shopify. At a glance, they may seem similar—both are hosted platforms, both offer templates, and both allow you to sell online. But once you start using them, it becomes clear that they are built for very different types of businesses.

If you’ve been thinking about launching a new website on Squarespace, a free trial is the perfect place to start. It gives you the freedom to experiment, explore templates, and see whether Squarespace is the right fit for you—before you ever spend a dime.

Buying a domain is one of the first steps when building a website. Squarespace makes it easy to purchase, connect, and manage your domain all in one place, which is especially helpful if you want to simplify your accounts and keep everything tied to your website platform.

Creating an online community around your brand, course, or content is easier than ever—especially on Squarespace. Member Sites give you the tools to create a password-protected hub for your audience, where you can share exclusive content, courses, downloads, and more.

Curious what Squarespace template a website is using — or just trying to figure out how it was built? Here’s what you should know before you go digging into the source code: If the site is built on Squarespace 7.0, there’s a good chance you can find out which template family it’s using (like Brine, Bedford, or Five). But if it’s built on Squarespace 7.1, things work a little differently.

Creating a blog that stands out requires more than just great content—it’s also about having the right design. Squarespace offers a wide range of templates, but how do you know which one is the best fit for your blog? In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the best blog templates available on Squarespace in 2025, focusing on their unique features and how they cater to different blogging needs.

If you’re looking to grab your visitors’ attention, grow your email list, or highlight an important message, adding a pop-up on your Squarespace website is a smart move. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to add a promotional pop-up in Squarespace, how to customize it for your brand, and best practices to make sure it enhances—rather than disrupts—your user experience.

Squarespace makes changing fonts on your website easy, straightforward, and quick using their built-in font settings and curated font packs in Site Styles. Typography—the way fonts are styled and used across your site—is essential for making your content easy to read and navigate.