How to Migrate From Squarespace to WordPress?

While Squarespace is user-friendly and great for beginners, WordPress offers more flexibility, scalability, and customization options, including access to thousands of themes and plugins.

Squarespace provides an export feature that generates an XML file. However, it may only export limited content (e.g., blog posts, basic pages, and images). Custom content like product pages or custom blocks may need manual migration.

Costs depend on your needs:

• DIY: Hosting ($5–$30/month) + domain (if renewing).
• Using migration tools/services: Around $50–$300.
• Hiring a developer: $500–$3,000+ for professional migration and design.

Absolutely. WordPress’s plugin ecosystem lets you add features like SEO tools, contact forms, membership systems, and more.

We treat your data protection as mission-critical throughout the migration journey. Our Linode servers in the USA, Europe, Australia, and Singapore employ HTTPS and 128-bit SSL encryption, with a strict no-storage policy. Source code for custom migrations is restricted to authorized LitExtension personnel only. We adhere to all GDPR requirements, and our binding NDA guarantees your credentials and migration records are permanently deleted after completion.

If new orders, products, or customers are added after migration begins, you can use our Recent Data Migration service. This service is available for 60 days if you use Automated Migration or 30 days if you choose All-in-One Migration. To extend it beyond this period, consider our Premium Support Service or contact us for assistance.

LitExtension provides comprehensive migration solutions and 24/7 support. We offer 60 days of free updates, including free Re-migrations, Recent Migrations, and Smart Updates. If you encounter any errors or are not satisfied within 30 days, you may request a refund in accordance with our refund policy.

Common challenges include handling images that don’t automatically transfer, dealing with broken links, and adjusting to WordPress’s more complex interface.

During the WordPress migration with LitExtension, you can still take orders on your existing store. It will function as usual, letting you prepare your WooCommerce store for launch.

Yes! You can replicate most Squarespace designs in WordPress using themes and page builders like Elementor, WPBakery, or Gutenberg. While some elements may require adjustments, you can achieve a similar look with the right theme, custom CSS, and plugins.
For a near-identical design:

1. Choose a flexible WordPress theme.
2. Use a drag-and-drop page builder.
3. Match fonts, colors, and layout using the WordPress Customizer.
4. Add custom CSS for fine-tuning if needed.
5. Use plugins for missing functionalities, such as galleries, forms, or animations.

With effort, your WordPress site can closely resemble your Squarespace design while offering more flexibility.

Yes! Follow these steps to transfer your domain from Squarespace to WordPress:

1. Unlock your domain in Squarespace by going to Settings > Domains and disabling the lock.
2. Obtain the authorization code from Squarespace (also known as an EPP or transfer code).
3. Initiate the transfer with your new domain registrar (e.g., Namecheap, GoDaddy, or your WordPress hosting provider).
4. Approve the transfer via the confirmation email sent to your domain’s registered email address.
5. Wait for the transfer to complete, which may take up to 7 days.
6. Update your DNS settings to point to your new WordPress hosting provider if needed.

Access our comprehensive Shopping Cart Migration Guide for detailed instructions on transitioning from Squarespace to WordPress. Our guide includes step-by-step procedures, video tutorials, and complete documentation to ensure a seamless migration experience. If you need further assistance, our 24/7 support team is always ready to help.

For security and privacy protection, LitExtension does not migrate stored credit card information. However, customer details such as names, emails, and order history can be transferred. See What Data Can Be Migrated From Squarespace to WordPress for details.

Your Squarespace store continues to function normally throughout the migration process. We leave your Squarespace store completely untouched, allowing you to maintain business as usual until you’re confident in your new WordPress store. After verifying the successful migration, you’ll have the flexibility to maintain, archive, or shut down your original Squarespace store.