Question 1

Is Squarespace free?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately Squarespace does not offer a free subscription. You can however take them up on their Free 14 Day Trial.

Question 2

Can I use a .ca domain name with Squarespace

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use .ca domain names with Canada. You can register the domain name at Squarespace itself when you start your online subscription or you can map an existing domain you own registered elsewhere and point it to your Squarespace store.

Question 3

Does Squarespace offer real-time shipping quotes for Canada?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no, at this time they do not have real-time shipping quotes capability for Canada. This capability does exist in the US, so we may see it in upcoming releases.

Question 4

Are there any hidden costs with Squarespace?

Accepted Answer

No, your monthly plan cost covers all costs related to hosting and operating your website. The only other related cost is your annual domain renewal, which is around $10.

Question 5

Should I use WordPress instead of Squarespace?

Accepted Answer

WordPress is also a viable option to build your presence online. While the WordPress platform is free to use, you will need to set up website hosting to do so. If you choose that route, our list of Canadian web hosts may come in handy to register your domain and add hosting, after which you can install WordPress for free and add a free or purchased theme.

Question 6

Is Squarespace better than WordPress?

Accepted Answer

WordPress is the world’s leading CMS. However, it requires some coding knowledge and design expertise to build and launch your site yourself. With WordPress you have the capability to custom develop pretty much any functionality you would like, however you’ll need the expertise to do so. Squarespace offers a user-friendly set up for beginners, with no coding or SEO experience needed to launch and market your site.

Question 7

Is Squarespace good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Squarespace is a great choice for beginners launching a blog, portfolio or eCommerce site. You get a comprehensive website builder and all the tools you need to create a functional, attractive site. As a result, you get to launch your site faster, reducing your time to market. That in turn means you get to start earning money faster and with fewer startup costs than creating a custom-built solution.

Question 8

Is Squarespace expensive?

Accepted Answer

No, Squarespace is not expensive, it is reasonably priced among competitors. If you take an annual subscription upfront, you’ll see some good savings, allowing you to use the few hundred dollars saved elsewhere in your business. Here is a refresher on the Squarespace subscription rates. (USD) Personal – $16 monthly or the equivalent of $12 per month if you pay annually upfront (save 25%) Business – $26 monthly or the equivalent of $18 per month if you pay annually upfront (save 30%) Commerce – $30 monthly or the equivalent of $26 per month if you pay annually upfront (save 13%) Advanced Commerce – $46 monthly or the equivalent of $40 per month if you pay annually upfront (save 13%)

Question 9

Can you upgrade Squarespace at any time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Squarespace can scale with your business as you grow. The platform offers you full access to 24-hour support and a knowledgeable team of experts that can help you migrate your subscription without altering anything on your site.

Question 10

Does Squarespace charge transaction fees?

Accepted Answer

There are no transaction fees if you’re using the Commerce or Advanced Commerce plans. However, there’s a 3% transaction fee for users on the Business and Personal Plans. Upgrading to a Commerce package removes the transaction fees immediately.

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