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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Transfer Blogs Between Squarespace Websites for a Seamless Website Migration

If you're gearing up for a fresh start on your Squarespace website, the thought of manually migrating each and every blog post is likely leaving you daunted. Fret not, for in less than 10 minutes, you can make the move effortlessly.

Buckle up as we guide you through the swift process of transferring your blogs between Squarespace websites.

Step 1: Export Your Existing Squarespace Website


Step 2: Create a Placeholder WordPress Website to Move Your Blog Posts To

Next, create a temporary WordPress website by visiting https://wordpress.com/free/. Don't fuss over customization; consider this a preliminary setup. Accept the default settings, launch the website, and like magic you have a free WordPress.com URL.


Step 3: Transfer Your Existing Blog Posts to WordPress

In no time, your blog posts should find their new home on your WordPress.com URL.


Step 4: Export WordPress Content

Now, you'll want to export your WordPress content for the final transition:

  1. In your WordPress dashboard, access Tools and choose Export.

  2. Decide whether to export all content or specific items, and initiate the export.

  3. Download the WordPress .xml file to your computer.

Step 5: Import Exported Blog Posts to Your New Squarespace Site

The finishing touch involves importing your blogs to your new Squarespace website:

  1. In your new Squarespace site, open the Import & Export Content panel.

  2. Click on Import and opt for WordPress, then select Advanced.

  3. Drag the previously downloaded .xml file into the XML Export Upload box or use the "Add a File" option.

  4. Look out for the "Success" message that confirms a seamless import.

Inspect your imported content to ensure links and images function as intended (you might need to reimport them).

Final Step: Tidy Up the Blog Posts on Your New Squarespace Website

Before you wrap up, remember to delete the placeholder WordPress website; it's no longer necessary and could potentially harm your SEO due to duplicate content.

Take your time checking through the blog posts on your new website to ensure all formatting, images and titles have copied across effectively.

There you have it—an efficient journey to migrate your blogs between Squarespace websites.

Embrace your fresh start without the hassle of manual copying and pasting, and keep your online presence sleek and up-to-date.