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Can I Transfer WordPress Blog to Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 5:35 am

As you probably know, WordPress.com and Squarespace are two popular blogging platforms. While WordPress.com is a free and open-source platform, Squarespace is a paid platform with monthly subscription plans. Because of this, some users may want to transfer their WordPress.com blog to Squarespace.

The good news is that transferring your blog from WordPress.com to Squarespace is actually pretty easy to do. In this article, we’ll show you how to transfer your WordPress.com blog to Squarespace in just a few simple steps.

PRO TIP: Before you transfer your WordPress blog to Squarespace, there are a few things you should know. First, your WordPress content will not transfer over automatically, so you’ll need to export it and import it into Squarespace. Second, your WordPress URL structure will change, so you’ll need to set up redirects from your old URLs to your new Squarespace URLs. Third, some of your WordPress plugins may not work on Squarespace, so you’ll need to find alternatives or disable them. Finally, transferring your blog from WordPress to Squarespace is a big change, so take some time to familiarize yourself with Squarespace before making the switch.
  1. First, you’ll need to export your content from WordPress.com. To do this, go to your WordPress.com dashboard and click on the Tools > Export link. On the next page, click on the Export All Content button.
  2. Next, you’ll need to create a new account on Squarespace. Once you’ve done that, go to the Log In page and log in with your new account details.
  3. After logging in, you’ll be taken to the Get Started page.

    On this page, select the Import Blog option.

  4. On the next page, select the WordPress option and then click on the Continue button.
  5. Now you’ll need to enter your WordPress.com XML file. To do this, go back to your WordPress.com dashboard and click on the Tools > Export link again. On the next page, click on the Download Export File button.
  6. Once you have your XML file, go back to the Squarespace Import Blog page and click on the Choose File button. Select your XML file and then click on the Continue button.
  7. On the next page, you can map your content from WordPress.com to Squarespace. Once you’re done mapping your content, click on the Import Blog button.

And that’s it! You should now have successfully transferred your blog from WordPress.

The bottom line is that yes, you can easily transfer your WordPress blog over to Squarespace in just a few simple steps!

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.