How To Migrate From Squarespace To A CMS
BeginnerQuick Answer
TL;DR
To migrate from Squarespace, export your content using Squarespace's built-in XML export (WordPress format), then import it into your target CMS. You'll need to separately download images and files, recreate custom pages that don't export cleanly, and set up URL redirects. Squarespace exports blog posts and basic pages well, but galleries, products, and custom layouts require manual recreation.
Key Takeaways
- Use Squarespace's built-in export (Settings to Advanced to Import/Export)
- Download media files separately as they aren't included in the XML export
- Recreate custom layouts, galleries, and product pages manually
- Set up 301 redirects from old Squarespace URLs to new CMS URLs