{"id":12172,"date":"2023-08-07T15:29:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T12:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/?p=12172"},"modified":"2024-01-31T14:45:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:45:09","slug":"moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving from Squarespace to Shopify: Pros, Cons, and Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you own an e-commerce business on Squarespace, you may have considered migrating to another platform better suited for e-commerce. If you&#8217;re thinking migration, you should be thinking Squarespace to Shopify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will discuss in detail the pros, cons, and steps of moving to Shopify from Squarespace. You will also find out how to transfer your Squarespace domain to Shopify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#Pros_of_Migrating_from_Squarespace_to_Shopify\" title=\"Pros of Migrating from Squarespace to Shopify\">Pros of Migrating from Squarespace to Shopify<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#1_Easy_to_use\" title=\"1. Easy to use\">1. Easy to use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#2_Better_suited_for_E-commerce_businesses\" title=\"2. Better suited for E-commerce businesses\">2. Better suited for E-commerce businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#3_Customization_Opportunities\" title=\"3. Customization Opportunities\u00a0\">3. Customization Opportunities\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#4_Perfect_for_Marketing\" title=\"4. Perfect for Marketing\">4. Perfect for Marketing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#5_Multiple_payment_options\" title=\"5. Multiple payment options\u00a0\">5. Multiple payment options\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#Cons_of_Migrating_from_Squarespace_to_Shopify\" title=\"Cons of Migrating from Squarespace to Shopify\u00a0\">Cons of Migrating from Squarespace to Shopify\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#1_Expensive_Pricing_plans\" title=\"1. Expensive Pricing plans\">1. Expensive Pricing plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#2_Over-dependence_on_Third-party_Apps\" title=\"2. Over-dependence on Third-party Apps\">2. Over-dependence on Third-party Apps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#How_to_Migrate_from_Squarespace_to_Shopify\" title=\"How to Migrate from Squarespace to Shopify\">How to Migrate from Squarespace to Shopify<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#Step_1_Create_a_Shopify_Account\" title=\"Step 1: Create a Shopify Account\">Step 1: Create a Shopify Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#Step_2_Add_a_Shopify_Theme_to_Your_Store\" title=\"Step 2: Add a Shopify Theme to Your Store\">Step 2: Add a Shopify Theme to Your Store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#Step_3_Export_Order_and_Store_Data_from_your_Squarespace_Store\" title=\"Step 3: Export Order and Store Data from your Squarespace Store\">Step 3: Export Order and Store Data from your Squarespace Store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#Step_4_Import_All_Data_in_Your_Shopify_Store\" title=\"Step 4: Import All Data in Your Shopify Store\">Step 4: Import All Data in Your Shopify Store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#_Step_5_Review_Your_Shopify_Store\" title=\"\u00a0Step 5: Review Your Shopify Store\u00a0\">\u00a0Step 5: Review Your Shopify Store\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#Step_6_Customize_your_Shopify_Website\" title=\"Step 6: Customize your Shopify Website\">Step 6: Customize your Shopify Website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#How_to_Transfer_Your_Domain_to_Shopify\" title=\"How to Transfer Your Domain to Shopify\">How to Transfer Your Domain to Shopify<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#How_to_Transfer_Your_Squarespace_Domain_to_Shopify\" title=\"How to Transfer Your Squarespace Domain to Shopify\">How to Transfer Your Squarespace Domain to Shopify<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/moving-from-squarespace-to-shopify-pros-cons-and-steps\/#Wrapping_it_Up\" title=\"Wrapping it Up\u00a0\">Wrapping it Up\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_Migrating_from_Squarespace_to_Shopify\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros of Migrating from Squarespace to Shopify<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squarespace is a good platform for hosting e-commerce businesses. However, Shopify offers better, more rewarding perks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Easy_to_use\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Easy to use<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify is easy to use and has a fast learning curve for beginners. The platform has a user-friendly interface with an intuitive design that is easy to understand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customization is also easy. You can edit the themes, templates, and apps with little or no coding skills, using the drag-and-drop editor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squarespace, on the other hand, gives you a hard time maneuvering its designs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Better_suited_for_E-commerce_businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Better suited for E-commerce businesses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify serves e-commerce businesses. Thus, the platform offers a ton of services, features, and tools that cater to the needs of these types of businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find everything you need to start and manage your e-commerce business on Shopify. Also, Shopify incorporates third-party tools to compensate for whatever is lacking on the platform. You can find these tools on the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify app store<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Customization_Opportunities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Customization Opportunities\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify provides a great deal of flexibility when it comes to customization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are tech-savvy, you can tweak almost all the features to suit your needs, given Shopify\u2019s liquid code. Yet, non-tech-savvy users are not left behind. Shopify provides tools that are easy to customize without coding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Squarespace allows users to build and manage e-commerce businesses on the platform, it cannot boast of such flexibility in terms of customization, making Shopify a better option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Perfect_for_Marketing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Perfect for Marketing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another advantage of migrating your e-commerce business from Squarespace to Shopify is that Shopify offers more marketing opportunities than Squarespace. Shopify integrates well with Google, Facebook, and Instagram, leading digital marketing platforms for global transactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify has a built-in marketing channel. Plus, you can connect your store to your social media account so customers can buy directly without exiting your page. Or, you can run ads to promote your business on Google to gain more traffic, leading to sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Multiple_payment_options\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Multiple payment options\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you own an e-commerce business and you hope to expand your business to the international market, one vital consideration is a payment method. You could settle for a few payment options if you only sell to customers within your region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, for a larger customer base, you will need more payment options to accommodate all customers. Unfortunately, Squarespace only offers three different payment gateways which are PayPal, Apple Pay, and Stripe. These gateways are not available to everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Shopify offers over 100 different payment gateways. Plus, it allows shoppers to make payments with a debit or credit card. This feature helps you hone into the international market to generate more revenue for your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_Migrating_from_Squarespace_to_Shopify\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons of Migrating from Squarespace to Shopify\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though Shopify is an excellent platform for e-commerce business, it isn\u2019t without drawbacks. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Expensive_Pricing_plans\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Expensive Pricing plans<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify pricing plans cost more than Squarespace\u2019s. If you have been using Squarespace and are looking to migrate to Shopify, you will need to pay more to use the platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most expensive plan on Squarespace costs only $49 per month, billed annually. While Shopify&#8217;s advanced plan costs $299 per month and is also billed annually. Before you move, be sure your store generates enough revenue to cover the cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Over-dependence_on_Third-party_Apps\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Over-dependence on Third-party Apps<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You would expect that Shopify will offer more built-in features considering its reputation. But this is not so. The Shopify built-in features are limited in functions. Therefore, you will need a handful of third-party apps to your store to your standard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, a product can have up to 50 variants, but Shopify limits the variants you can display to only 3. If you want to increase the limit, you will need to integrate a third-party app, which comes at a cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Migrate_from_Squarespace_to_Shopify\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Migrate from Squarespace to Shopify<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12173 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/squarespace-shopify-min.png\" alt=\"Moving from Squarespace to Shopify\" width=\"600\" height=\"294\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/squarespace-shopify-min.png 600w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/squarespace-shopify-min-300x147.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/294;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12173 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/squarespace-shopify-min.png\" alt=\"Moving from Squarespace to Shopify\" width=\"600\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/squarespace-shopify-min.png 600w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/squarespace-shopify-min-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the steps below to transfer your Squarespace store details into Shopify.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Create_a_Shopify_Account\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Create a Shopify Account<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step to migrating to Shopify is to create an account. If you already have an existing account, then just sign into it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For new users, follow the directions on Shopify\u2019s website to set up your store. Provide the necessary details that your store needs to function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Add_a_Shopify_Theme_to_Your_Store\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Add a Shopify Theme to Your Store<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After creating a Shopify store, you want to add a theme to your store. This stage is critical because whatever theme you choose will influence the customers&#8217; perception of your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means you must choose your theme carefully before adding your pick to your store. Shopify offers over 120 themes, including paid and <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/best-free-shopify-themes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free themes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for different categories of businesses. If you own a dropshipping business, check out some awesome <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/10-best-shopify-themes-for-dropshipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dropshipping Shopify themes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can use.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To add a theme to your store:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Head over to your <\/span><b>Admin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to the Shopify theme store and click on <\/span><b>Explore themes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scroll through the available themes to preview them<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on the <\/span><b>Add<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button to add the theme of your choice to your Shopify account<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Export_Order_and_Store_Data_from_your_Squarespace_Store\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Export Order and Store Data from your Squarespace Store<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that your Shopify store is ready, you need to export vital details like orders, products, customers\u2019 data, and others from your Squarespace store before moving them into your Shopify Account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To export store data:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to your <\/span><b>Home Menu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Squarespace and click on Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select Advanced and then <\/span><b>Import\/Export<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select the <\/span><b>Export <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">option.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select all the products and other details you want to export from the export menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on <\/span><b>Download<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data you have downloaded will be saved as a CSV file. This is the file you will import into your Shopify store. The next step is to export order details from your Squarespace store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To export order details:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit the <\/span><b>Home Menu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your Squarespace store<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From the <\/span><b>Commerce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option, click on <\/span><b>Orders<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select what type of order you want to export whether canceled, pending, order completed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on <\/span><b>Download CSV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to begin the download process.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that this process may take a while to complete. Also, before exporting your data ensure that you close all pending orders. Exporting pending orders without closing them can cause them to be exported as a completed order. This may cause confusion later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Import_All_Data_in_Your_Shopify_Store\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Import All Data in Your Shopify Store<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To import data:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Head over to your Shopify<\/span><b> Admin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page and click on the App tabs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Search for <\/span><b>Store Importer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From the Store, click on the drop-down menu and select <\/span><b>Squarespace<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on <\/span><b>Add File<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select the CSV files you exported earlier.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on <\/span><b>Continue Export<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select<\/span><b> Import<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to import your Squarespace data.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note the import process may take a while to complete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Step_5_Review_Your_Shopify_Store\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Step 5: Review Your Shopify Store\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Errors may occur during the exportation and importation process. Thus, check your store details after migrating from Squarespace to Shopify. Go through your store details to ensure there are no errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are things to check when reviewing your new store:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the importation process was successful<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any data failed to export or import<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are missing product variants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If product details are correct\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are products that have failed to publish\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you ensure everything is in order, you can proceed to the next step. If you notice any anomaly, endeavor to sort it out before making your store accessible to customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Customize_your_Shopify_Website\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Customize your Shopify Website<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are done importing, reviewing, and fixing any possible error that may have occurred, begin website customization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify gives you so much freedom when it comes to customization. You can integrate your store with apps that help improve productivity. The <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adoric blog page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides detailed articles that address the various ways to customize your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit our website to learn more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Transfer_Your_Domain_to_Shopify\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Transfer Your Domain to Shopify<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After importing data and customizing your Shopify store, the final step is to migrate your domain to your Shopify website. This step sees to it that traffic coming to your old website is redirected to the new one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Squarespace allows users to use a <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/7-best-business-name-generators-for-shopify\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">third-party domain name provider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can migrate either Squarespace or a third-party domain to your new Shopify website. However, you must have had the domain for more than 60 days to qualify for a transfer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Transfer_Your_Squarespace_Domain_to_Shopify\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Transfer Your Squarespace Domain to Shopify<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To commence the transfer process, you need a transfer key or authorization code. Here&#8217;s how to locate the transfer key from Squarespace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the Home Menu of your Squarespace store<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the settings section and click on Domains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the domain name you want to transfer and uncheck the Lock Domain box.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy the transfer key in the control panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proceed to the DNS Zone Tab to get your DNS data and make necessary adjustments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, head over to Shopify to activate your domain using the transfer key.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From your Shopify admin page, click on Online store<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the Domains and click on Connect existing domain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Transfer in your domain or Transfer Domain if you have already linked a domain to Shopify<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Next and click on Verify Domain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will see a popup text that says Domain Unlocked<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Next<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will see a verification box, input the transfer key into the box<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Next, and then Buy and Transfer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive an email, click on the link in the email to confirm the transfer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there you have it! Your New Shopify is ready for business. Keep in mind that the transfer process can take days or even a few weeks to complete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_it_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapping it Up\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After successfully migrating from Squarespace to Shopify, your store is now ready to start taking in and processing orders. However, Shopify migration doesn\u2019t guarantee that your sales will increase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may need to set up other measures to help increase your conversion and ultimately your sales and revenue. This is where Adoric comes into play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adoric provides tools and software for optimized website performance. This boosts conversions and increases sales. 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