Should You Move Your WordPress Website to Squarespace?
Many small business owners come to this question after months — sometimes years — of frustration.
Their WordPress website technically “works”, but:
updates feel risky
small changes require help
plugins constantly need attention
costs keep adding up
and confidence in the site slowly disappears
If this sounds familiar, you might be wondering whether it’s time to move your WordPress website to Squarespace.
This article will help you decide when that move makes sense, when it doesn’t, and what to consider before making a change.
Why many small businesses struggle with WordPress over time
WordPress is a powerful platform — but it wasn’t designed with non-technical users in mind.
For small businesses, common issues include:
reliance on multiple plugins
security and update risks
compatibility issues after updates
custom themes built by someone else
limited confidence editing content
Over time, even simple tasks like updating text or adding a page can feel stressful.
The result isn’t just inconvenience — it’s a website that stops evolving with the business.
Why Squarespace often feels easier to manage
Squarespace is designed as an all-in-one platform.
For many small businesses, this means:
no plugin management
fewer technical decisions
consistent updates handled by the platform
visual editing that feels safer
easier content management day to day
This makes Squarespace particularly appealing to business owners who want:
control over their website
confidence making updates
less reliance on ongoing technical support
When moving from WordPress to Squarespace makes sense
A move to Squarespace is often a good option if:
your website is primarily service-based
you don’t rely on complex custom functionality
ecommerce is simple or secondary
your site structure needs clarity
you want to manage updates yourself
In these cases, Squarespace can provide a cleaner, more maintainable foundation — without carrying forward WordPress’s technical overhead.
-> Explore Squarespace website builds and revamps
When moving may not be the right choice
Squarespace isn’t the best fit for every WordPress site.
Staying on WordPress may make more sense if:
your website relies on complex custom plugins
ecommerce is large-scale or highly specialised
you need advanced back-end functionality
you have ongoing technical support in place
In these cases, improving or restructuring your existing WordPress site may be the better option.
Common concerns about switching platforms
“Will I lose my SEO if I move?”
A properly planned migration considers:
URL structure
redirects
page intent
content hierarchy
When handled correctly, SEO can be preserved — and often improved — if the new site has better structure and clarity.
-> Learn more about SEO foundations
“Is it worth rebuilding instead of fixing WordPress?”
This depends on whether the problems are:
structural, or
surface-level
If your WordPress site is fundamentally hard to manage, ongoing fixes can cost more over time than a clean rebuild on a better-suited platform.
The biggest mistake to avoid
The most common mistake is moving platforms without clarity.
Switching to Squarespace won’t fix:
unclear services
confusing navigation
weak content
poor conversion pathways
A successful move focuses on:
simplifying structure
clarifying messaging
rebuilding with intention
Not just copying the old site onto a new platform.
A calmer way to decide your next step
You don’t need to decide everything upfront.
Sometimes the most useful first step is:
reviewing your current website
understanding what’s actually causing friction
identifying whether a migration, rebuild, or targeted fix makes the most sense
Next steps
If your WordPress website feels like something you’re managing around rather than with, it may be time for a change — or at least a clearer plan.
You can:
explore Squarespace website options
review your current setup
or start with a conversation about what’s realistic and worthwhile