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Should I Buy a Domain From Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 9:39 am

As a business owner, one of the most important things you can do is to claim your brand online. Your domain is how customers find you, and it’s a critical part of your Squarespace website. While you can start with a free domain from Squarespace, we recommendClaiming a custom domain is one of the best ways to make your website look professional, credible, and unique.

When you buy a domain from Squarespace, we automatically configure it for you. You’ll also get free email forwarding, URL forwarding, and WHOIS privacy. Plus, our domain search makes it easy to find the perfect domain for your website.

PRO TIP: If you are considering purchasing a domain from Squarespace, be aware that there have been reports of customer service issues and difficulty transferring domains away from the platform. You may be better off purchasing your domain from a different provider.

Here are a few reasons to buy a domain from Squarespace:

  • You’ll get a free custom email address (yourname@yourdomain.com) that you can use with Gmail or another email service.
  • You can forward multiple email addresses to your new Squarespace email (like sales@yourdomain.com).
  • You can point an existing domain name to your site (known as URL forwarding).
  • We offer WHOIS privacy for an additional yearly fee, which keeps your personal information private.

A custom domain is an important part of any website, and Squarespace makes it easy to find and use the perfect one for your business.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.