I. Accessing your website
Once your website has been transferred to your Squarespace account, you can access the backend at any time by following these steps:
Log in to your Squarespace account.
From your main Dashboard, locate your website.
Select Website to access the backend.
From here, you can manage your website content, pages, images, products, settings and other features.
Tip: Bookmark your Squarespace Dashboard for easy access in the future.
II. Setting up your Website Subscription
Your Squarespace website requires an active subscription to go live and remain accessible. You can choose between a monthly or annual billing plan.
As a Squarespace Circle Gold Member client, you'll receive an automatic 20% discount on your first payment when selecting an annual subscription. This offer is not available on monthly plans.
From your Squarespace Dashboard, select your website.
Navigate to Settings > Billing > Subscriptions.
Locate your Website subscription and select the option to purchase a plan.
Select the Core plan or higher to access the full customisation capabilities of your website, including custom CSS and JavaScript. This is essential for maintaining the bespoke design and functionality we've created for your business.
Enter your billing details and confirm your subscription.
Please note: Your website subscription and domain registration are separate services. Both need to remain active for your website to remain accessible through your custom domain.
III. Setting up your Domain
If we haven't already connected or transferred an existing third-party domain, you can purchase and register a new domain directly through Squarespace Domains.
You can also receive one (1) year of free domain registration when you purchase an annual website subscription.
From your Squarespace Dashboard, select your website.
Navigate to Settings > Domains & Email.
Select Get a Domain to browse available domain names.
Search for your preferred domain and follow the prompts to register it.
Once purchased, your domain will automatically connect to your website.
Please note: Your domain registration and website subscription are separate services. Your domain will need to be renewed annually to remain active. If you have an existing domain connected or transferred by me, no further setup is required.
IV. Making Basic Website Edits
Your Squarespace website is designed to be easily maintained, allowing you to make everyday content updates without needing any coding knowledge.
To edit any page, navigate to Website > Pages, select the page you'd like to update and click Edit.
Editing text
Click directly on the text you'd like to change.
Highlight the existing text and replace it with your updated copy.
Use the text toolbar to adjust basic formatting, such as bold, italic or text alignment.
Click Save once you're happy with your changes.
Replacing images
Hover over the image you'd like to replace and select it.
Click the pencil icon to open the image settings.
Select Replace and upload your new image.
Adjust the focal point if needed to ensure the image displays correctly.
Click Save.
Changing section background images
Hover over the section you'd like to update.
Click the pencil icon to open the section settings.
Navigate to Background > Image.
Select Replace to upload a new image.
Review the image positioning and appearance, then click Save.
Updating product listings
From your website dashboard, navigate to Products & Services > Products.
Select the product you'd like to update.
From the product editor, you can update the product name, description, pricing, images, stock levels and other details.
Once you've made your changes, click Save to apply them.
A few things to keep in mind:
• Always click Save after making changes to ensure they're published.
• Check your website on both desktop and mobile after making updates, as changes can affect how content appears across different screen sizes.
• Avoid adjusting section layouts, spacing, global styling or custom code, as these elements have been customised specifically for your website.
For more detailed instructions, visit the Squarespace Help Centre.
A Final Note
Once everything is set up, you're all set! Your Squarespace account will give you full access to manage and maintain your website moving forward.
You can also visit the Squarespace Help Centre for guides and support, and of course, you can always reach out if you have any questions or require any additional support from me.