As the popularity of Shopify continues to grow, so does the number of people who are looking to transfer their Squarespace site to Shopify. The two platforms have a lot in common, but there are also some key differences that you should be aware of before making the switch. Below, we’ll outline everything you need to know about transferring your Squarespace site to Shopify.
What You’ll Need Before You Start
Before you begin the process of transferring your Squarespace site to Shopify, there are a few things you’ll need to have handy:
- A list of all the content on your Squarespace site (pages, blog posts, products, etc.)
- Your Squarespace login credentials
- A Shopify account (you can sign up for a free trial here)
Export Your Content from Squarespace
The first step in transferring your Squarespace site to Shopify is exporting your content from Squarespace. To do this, log into your Squarespace account and navigate to the Settings page.
Under the Advanced tab, you’ll see an option to Export/Import. Click on this and then select Export.
You’ll be given the option to export your entire site or just selected content. For most people, exporting the entire site will be the best option. Once you’ve made your selection, click on Export Site and then wait for the process to finish.
Import Your Content Into Shopify
Now that you have your content exported from Squarespace, it’s time to import it into Shopify. To do this, log into your Shopify account and navigate to the Admin section.
Under the Settings tab, you’ll see an option for Import/Export. Click on this and then select Import.
Can I Transfer My Squarespace Site to Shopify?
Yes, it is possible to transfer your Squarespace site over to Shopify. The process is relatively simple and only requires a few steps.
First, you will need to export your content from Squarespace and then import it into Shopify. You will also need to have a list of all the content on your site as well as yourSquarespace login credentials handy before beginning.
