Squarespace

Pros

Squarespace is a very simple builder to use. It gets the job done without having to touch any code.

Cons

It can be a bit wonky at times and if you don't know code you can't build a wildly custom website.

Pros

I like the functionality, the attractiveness, the ease of use, the flexibility, and the integration between multiple platforms.

Cons

Sometimes the individuality of each website is lacking as you are tied to certain themes or designs.

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Reasons for Choosing Squarespace

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Reasons for Switching to Squarespace

Pros

User friendliness is next to none when it comes to managing a website for a small business.

Cons

The cost of squarespace is high for a a single or two person business operation.

Pros

I like how easy it is to use and customize, there just isn't as big of a learning curve with it as with other website-building platforms.

Cons

What I like least is that the pricing can get really out of hand since you have to keep adding to your subscription.

Pros

Design simplicity mixed with customer service that's exactly how you want it to be when it comes to a start up website company

Cons

Options can feel overwhelming when starting out, even though that's partially by design and becomes easier over time once you understand how all the projects work together.

Pros

It makes websites, domains, email marketing, e-commerce, booking & scheduling... SO EASY!

Cons

Price is on the higher side compared with other options.

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Reasons for Switching to Squarespace

Pros

It is easy to set up a basic website and use the drag and drop editor. It's very straightforward to pick up from the start and you don't have to be a web developer to use it.

Cons

The design templates and styles can be restricting.

Pros

Squarespace is very user friendly. It allows easy access to modification systems within the website and application.

Cons

There are a few limits as to how the layout of the product can be reflected.

Pros

I like that I can build and make changes myself with many tools for website and email development

Cons

Because it is a build your own tool, it can be challenging to figure out how to do all the things you want to do and it doesn't have all the functionality of MailChimp

Pros

It offers beautiful, professionally designed templates that are highly customizable, making it easy to create visually appealing websites.

Cons

The editing interface is less intuitive compared to competitors like Wix, which can make it a bit challenging for beginners.

Pros

The ease of use can’t be beat! I’ve been able to get 2 different websites up and running in a day. If you have most of your brand assets and guidelines ready, you can put up a site quickly and have something that functions even if you don’t have a tech background.

Cons

The eCommerce features are fine, but could use some updates and some fleshing out. But it’s still a great place to start.

Pros

I loved the versatility of use and ability to change the overall image of my website. That I could implement many pages into it, from blog posts, to a page of recommended items with links to purchase. Open up a store to sell items.
There was an abundance of templates and the ease of access for others to access the website with strict permissions to make adjustments.

Cons

Not all of the templates were exactly what I needed.
When I tried to add images from my own computer they wouldn't always line up accordingly and were stuck in a very segmented grid.

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Reasons for Switching to Squarespace

Pros

I really liked how easy it was to use and how many products you could integrate into the website.

Cons

I didn't like how it was a little more complicated it was to set up. To be fair I didn't watch the video's but it did take me a minute to learn how to set everything up. But, way easier to set up than coding it myself.

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Reasons for Choosing Squarespace

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Reasons for Switching to Squarespace

Pros

User friendly, clean layouts, professional looking without having to be a web design expert.

Cons

The setup can be time consuming but that is to be expected.

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Reasons for Switching to Squarespace

Pros

The interface is sleek and user-friendly. I didn't find any struggle getting from starting to building to editing. It was a smooth sails. Some buttons are named a little different than what I'm used to, but was never a problem.

Cons

Sometimes, it gives a feeling of being in a straight jacket. If I use a template, then certain things are not editable. I like to have the functionality of starting from scratch but that's not the value proposition of squarespace.

Pros

Ease of use for someone who has very limited technical ability and no experience building websites

Cons

A little glitchy when trying to set up mobile versions of the website compared to the desktop version

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Reasons for Switching to Squarespace

Pros

Squarespace gives me the tools that I yearn to streamline website design, content management, SEO management and landing pages creation.

Cons

Squarespace allocates all the features that I yearn for on a daily basis without facing issues.

Pros

Squarespace stands as a beacon of simplicity and power in the realm of website creation and management. As a user who values both aesthetics and functionality, I found Squarespace to be an exceptional platform that caters to the needs of beginners and professionals alike, offering a seamless experience from start to finish.

Cons

While Squarespace is known for its user-friendly interface, there can still be a learning curve, particularly for users who are new to website building or design. Some features may require time to fully grasp, and users may need to invest time in learning the platform's intricacies.

Pros

Squarespace gives you the freedom to build to grow and to be as creative as you want to be while making a profit. Its definitely for entrepreneurs and motivated individuals who want to take risks and soar like an eagle.

Cons

The only thing I would say I didn't like is when I became a little lazy. Your success in life depends on your motivation and ambition.

Pros

I like the easy of use of SquareSpace, and the thoughtfulness of their integrations. Having the eCommerce engine and a calendar integrated has made things very easy for me.

Cons

The thing I like least about SquareSpace is how locked down the templates are when it comes to currency. It has been very difficult for me to provide a clear currency experience as I have people who buy internationally and there is no where to add the currency to an invoice.

Pros

Squarespace is an excellent no-code site builder. It has an easy to use visual editor making it flexible to create aesthetically layouts without constraint. It's quick and easy to start a site with a range of starting templates but can easily be adapted and expanded as your brand grows.

Cons

The settings list can be somewhat overwhelming when editing branding of theme settings due to the amount of options and how it's laid out. Greater visual heirarchy could help improve users navigation.

Pros

I have been building and managing my website with Squarespace and I'm loving the results. It is extremely easy to use, even without prior experience in web development. Create professional and beautiful looking websites with the help of drag-and-drop interface.

Cons

Although I sometimes the price a bit higher, especially for smaller companies. This is one of the major flaws with it, as a beginner I found it overwhelming.

Pros

Squarespace offers WYSIWYG editor tools & drag and drop functionality which simplify website and landing pages creation.

Cons

Squarespace is the main tool which I rely for content management, SEO management and website design without facing issues at all.

Pros

We have been on Squarespace since 2010, that should tell you how long we have known them.

Initially it was a tightly knit community with customer care, even though we are in Australia, they usually got back to us on email ok.

When they got bigger, the service and quality was gradually downgraded. They would make changes to their framework without much customer support which meant parts of your website didnt work.

Their SEO has also always been on the lower end based on rankings we have been getting.

For the past 2 weeks, they have taken our website down, after nearly 14 years of being their customer. They wont tell us why and they wont tell us how to fix it. I have lodged ticket after ticket. They just dont respond period.

Dont waste your money, their focus is to get as many people signed up as possible rather than caring what happens afterwards. They are just a marketing funnel and they will happily leave you when you need any kind of help

Cons

Customer Support and customer care which simply does not exist at all in this company. I dont understand how hard it is for them to reply to simple emails

Pros

The design looks good, many different templates to choose from, easy to deploy

Cons

Pricing is too high comparing to competitors
Customer service is really slow
Each part of the website has an additional price. Email name, gmail integration, domain, no bundles to combine all of this.
website loads very slow which has a bad outlook for the customers