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How Can I Get Cheaper on Squarespace?

Last updated on December 26, 2022 @ 6:12 pm

As anyone who has ever built a website knows, Squarespace is one of the most popular site-building and hosting platforms out there. It’s user-friendly, has tons of features and integrations, and offers beautiful templates — but it’s not always the cheapest option, especially if you’re just starting out. If you’re looking for ways to save on Squarespace, here are a few tips.

    1. Start with a lower-tier plan. Squarespace offers four different plan options, and the two lower-tier plans (Personal and Business) are significantly cheaper than the two higher-tier plans (Basic and Advanced). Of course, you’ll get fewer features with the lower-tier plans — but if you’re just starting out, you may not need all the bells and whistles of the more expensive plans.

    2. Pay annually instead of monthly. Whereas most Squarespace plans are billed monthly, you can also choose to pay for your plan on an annual basis. Doing so will net you a discount of 10% off your total bill — not an insignificant amount if you’re on a higher-priced plan.

    3. Use a third-party coupon code. If you do a quick search online, you’ll find that there are quite a few sites offering coupon codes for Squarespace — typically 10% to 20% off your first purchase. While Squarespace itself doesn’t offer any coupons or discounts (aside from the annual billing discount), these third-party codes can help offset the cost of your subscription.

    4. Wait for a sale.

    Squarespace doesn’t offer sales very often, but when they do happen, they’re typically sitewide discounts of 10% to 20% off. So if you can wait to sign up or renew your subscription until a sale is happening, you can save yourself some money.

    PRO TIP: If you are thinking about using Squarespace to save money on your website, think again. While Squarespace may be a cheaper option upfront, you will likely end up spending more in the long run. Squarespace is not as customizable as other website builders, so you may have to pay for additional features or plugins. Additionally, Squarespace’s customer support is not as robust as other platforms, so you may have to pay for premium support if you encounter any problems. In the end, you may save money by choosing a different website builder.

    Keep an eye on Squarespace’s social media accounts or sign up for their email list to be notified of any sales or promotions.

    5. Use a free trial.

    If you’re not sure whether Squarespace is right for you (or if you just want to try it out before committing to a paid subscription), take advantage of their 14-day free trial period. This will give you full access to all the features and functionality of Squarespace — enough time to build out your site and see if it’s a good fit for your needs.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.