WordPress to Squarespace Migration

WordPress to Squarespace Migration with LitExtension Experts

With our migration service, your Personal Assistant will keep you updated every step of the way. We make sure to fix any bumps in the road during and after the move before handing over your finished store.

We also have a video that shows exactly how our service works to move from WordPress to Squarespace:

WordPress to Squarespace Migration with LitExtension All In One Migration Service

Step 1: 1-1 Consultation

We start by understanding your specific needs and answering any questions you have about moving from WordPress to Squarespace.

• Expert Advice: We cover your concerns about data export, custom fields, and hosting issues.
• Service Level Agreement (SLA): We agree on the project details, and both parties sign the SLA to confirm requirements.
• Migration Speed Enhancement: If your WordPress store holds a massive amount of data, we offer a Multi-threaded Migration. This speeds up the process significantly while keeping your data safe and minimizing downtime. (Additional fees apply).

Step 2: Pre-Migration

Before the actual transfer, we prepare your new Squarespace environment to receive your data seamlessly.

• Target Store Setup: We configure your new Squarespace store and get the environment ready.
• Store Customization: We adjust your store and map the data exactly how it needs to look on Squarespace.

Please Note: Because WordPress and Squarespace are very different platforms, you might pay extra fees if you need to migrate highly customized data, such as data generated by third-party WordPress plugins or deep database modifications.

Step 3: Demo Migration

We perform a small-scale test run to guarantee your WordPress data will map correctly to Squarespace’s format.

Our experts set up a demo migration for every data type to make sure all settings are correct. We thoroughly check this test data to catch and fix any errors before doing the real thing.

Step 4: Perform Full Migration

Once the test is approved, it is time to safely transfer your entire store over to your new platform.

• Full Migration Implementation: We run your complete WordPress to Squarespace migration. Our system spots any hidden issues, and our experts fix them immediately.
• Free Additional Options: All extra migration options you might need are included for free – and one of them may be the single most important step in your entire migration.
• 301 Redirects: WordPress URL structure (e.g., domain.com/category/post-name) is completely different from Squarespace’s URL structure. Without setting up 301 Redirects, you risk losing years of hard-earned SEO rankings, breaking all your backlinks, and causing returning customers to hit 404 errors. This is the single biggest concern raised again and again on Squarespace forums. LitExtension includes the Create 301 Redirects option for free, ensuring every old URL correctly points to its new URL on Squarespace, so your search rankings stay fully intact. As part of this process, we can also help adjust your Squarespace blog post URL format to stay as close as possible to your original WordPress structure, which cuts down on how many redirects your site actually needs going forward.

Step 5: Migration Results Testing

After the transfer is complete, we thoroughly inspect your new Squarespace store to ensure absolute accuracy.

• Quality Check: We run multiple tests to guarantee every piece of data arrived safely and matches your exact requests, including confirming imported pages are enabled and organized into your navigation menu rather than left unlinked.
• eCommerce Verification: If your migration includes store data, we check that product listings, pricing, and the checkout process all work correctly on your new Squarespace store.
• Confirm Project Outcomes: You review the final result on Squarespace and give us your approval.

Step 6: Post-Migration

We ensure your new store stays completely up to date even after the main transfer is finished.

• Recent Data Migrations & Smart Updates: Your WordPress store stays open and takes orders during the move. We help you move any new customers or orders over to Squarespace after the main migration is done.
• Tech Support: You get up to 60 days of free technical support after the full move.
• Migration Assurance: We offer a full refund within 30 days if there are major technical problems with your migrated data that we cannot resolve.

On Design: It’s important to understand that no migration tool – including LitExtension – can “copy-paste” a WordPress Theme directly onto Squarespace, since the two platforms use entirely different design systems. What LitExtension does is transfer all the critical “core” content: products, orders, customers, blog posts, images, and more – safely and completely. Once your data is ready, you simply pick one of Squarespace’s many beautiful ready-made Templates to give your store its new look.

On Domain: After migration is complete, don’t forget to point your existing domain to Squarespace (or connect a domain purchased through Squarespace Domains) so your new website runs under the same address your customers already know. Keep in mind that transferring a domain into Squarespace requires it to be at least 60 days old and not close to expiring, and that DNS changes can take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours to fully propagate, so plan your launch date with that window in mind. Combined with the 301 Redirects feature above, this step ensures a seamless transition with no disruption to the user experience and no impact on your SEO.

Step 7: Customer Support

Our dedicated team and your personal expert are here to assist you throughout the entire journey.

• 12-Hour Response Time: We promise to get back to you within 12 hours.
• Availability: Our team works 24/7 on business days and weekends (except national holidays).
• Personal Assistant (PA): Your PA is a dedicated expert who manages your WordPress to Squarespace Migration with Experts help to make sure you are happy with the results. You can reach them via support ticket, email, phone, online meetings, or private chat.