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What is Squarespace?

Known for its polished templates, Squarespace is a hosted website builder. One plan includes the editor, hosting and security, while annual plans provide a free custom domain for the first year, with nothing to install. Our guides explain how to build a site, pricing, domains, SEO and how Squarespace compares with alternatives.

At a glance

What it is
Hosted website builder
Made by
Squarespace, Inc.
First released
2003
Pricing
See our pricing guide
Our guides
5

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New to Squarespace? Read these in order.

  1. 1Squarespace pricingEvery plan explained simply, and which one you really need.
  2. 2Squarespace domainsA step-by-step guide with screenshots of a real build.
  3. 3Squarespace SEOA step-by-step guide with screenshots of a real build.
  4. 4Squarespace website examplesWhat it does, who it’s for and how it works in practice.

All Squarespace guides

Grouped by what you are trying to do.

Downloads

Each listing will show the format, the date we last checked it and a link to the software's official source, so you can get the latest version.

Nothing to installThere is nothing to install because this builder runs in your browser. The files below can help you plan and launch your site.
Squarespace launch checklistPDF · 172 KB
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Squarespace SEO checklistPDF · 178 KB
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Small business site planPDF · 254 KB
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