Squarespace to WordPress: when a move earns its cost

Moving platforms makes sense when a real requirement does not fit the current setup. It is rarely the first answer to a weak title, oversized image or confusing contact page.

Define the requirement before choosing the tool

You may need a more structured content model, a particular integration or an editing workflow that Squarespace cannot comfortably support. Write down the required behaviour and who will maintain it. That gives the migration a business reason.

Include the handover in the budget

A move involves more than copying visible pages. URLs, redirects, forms, analytics, media, content relationships and search settings need attention. The team also needs to understand the new editor and maintenance responsibilities. Compare the whole change with a focused repair on the existing platform.

A practical checklist

• Write the requirements the current site cannot meet.
• Inventory pages, media and integrations.
• Map old URLs to new destinations.
• Plan testing, training and ongoing care.

What to do next

Start with one important page and one clearly defined problem. Keep a record of the original behaviour, make a controlled change and check the result. If you are not comfortable changing the site, the record gives a developer a useful starting point and makes the scope easier to agree.

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