A Squarespace Q+A
a clear-eyed look at the questions people ask before they commit to a platform
I have worked with Squarespace long enough to see the seasons change around it. I have built through late nights, calm mornings, and the strange hours where a website feels like a mirror you keep adjusting until something inside it looks right. I have explored other platforms, made my peace with a few, and walked away from many. I keep returning here because it holds steady without asking for constant sacrifices.
I am not the keeper of every technical secret. I simply know what this platform can carry after thirteen years of using it for artists, therapists, small businesses, and people standing at the edge of something new.
These are the questions people ask before they step forward. Each one connects to a fuller post that will join this series.
Begin wherever you like.
01. How much does a Squarespace website cost
People often whisper this to me, as if they're asking for a forbidden number. There is no forbidden number. The platform has its monthly fee and your final investment depends on the kind of site you want to build. Structure. Strategy. Visuals that behave.
I explain the details in How Much Does a Squarespace Website Cost, coming soon.
02. Are Squarespace websites free
The trial lets you wander and touch the walls. A living website requires a paid plan. The trial is simply a doorway left open for a moment so you can decide whether you want to stay.
You can look at the full breakdown in Are Squarespace Websites Free once it is live.
03. Are Squarespace websites ADA-compliant
Squarespace gives you a decent base. Real accessibility comes from design choices that actually support humans. Clean structure. Real contrast. Words people can read without squinting. If you work with clients in mental health or wellness, this is not optional.
You can read the full explanation in Are Squarespace Websites ADA Compliant, coming soon.
04. Who uses Squarespace
People who value ease over noise. People who care about how their presence feels. Therapists. Creatives. Small business owners trying to build something steady in a busy world. A few larger brands that enjoy simplicity more than spectacle.
I share examples in Who Uses Squarespace, coming soon.
05. What are the downsides
Yes, there are limits. Squarespace is simple. Calm. Predictable. It does not try to be everything. If you want flashing lights and wild features, you may feel bored. If you want a site that just works, you will probably fall in love.
More on this in What Are the Downsides of Squarespace, coming soon.
06. Is Squarespace worth it
If you want calm structure, easy updates, and a website that feels like a place you can breathe, it often is. If you want a kingdom of plugins and flashing lights, another platform may suit you.
More thoughts appear in Is Squarespace Worth It, coming soon.
If you want a designer who understands that real life is messy and building a website can feel like sprinting in quicksand, you can book a Vision Session. We will figure out the best path for your site and keep things grounded the whole way.
I am here when you want to begin.