Question 1

How do I migrate my Squarespace site from 7.0 to 7.1?

Accepted Answer

Squarespace 7.0 cannot be auto-upgraded to 7.1 — moving between them is a rebuild, not a one-click upgrade. You create a new 7.1 site and use the Squarewebsites Chrome extension to copy pages, sections, and collections across in a few clicks, which the product page describes as an excellent tool for site migration.

Question 2

Can I copy pages from a Squarespace 7.0 site to a 7.1 site?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Squarewebsites Chrome extension copies pages, sections, and collections between Squarespace sites, including from a 7.0 site to a 7.1 site, in a few clicks. The product page describes it as an excellent tool for site migration, and it imports and exports content along with page styling between websites.

Question 3

Will my custom CSS transfer when I move from 7.0 to 7.1?

Accepted Answer

The Squarewebsites Chrome extension imports and exports content and page styling between Squarespace websites, which helps carry design across a 7.0 to 7.1 move. However, the product page does not explicitly state that raw custom CSS is copied, so plan to review and re-apply any Custom CSS you added separately.

Question 4

What content gets lost when migrating from Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1?

Accepted Answer

Because 7.0 to 7.1 is a rebuild rather than an auto-upgrade, content tied to a specific 7.0 template structure may not transfer cleanly and typically needs rebuilding on 7.1. The Squarewebsites Chrome extension copies pages, sections, and collections directly, which reduces loss, but template-dependent features and some 7.0-only layouts may still need manual re-creation.

Question 5

How long does a Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1 migration take?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed timeline for a Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1 migration because it is a rebuild, not an auto-upgrade. The Squarewebsites Chrome extension copies pages, sections, and collections between the sites in a few clicks, but the overall time depends on how much content you have and how much template-specific rebuilding and style review the 7.1 site needs.

Question 6

Do I need to enable the Extended Editor to copy pages between Squarespace versions?

Accepted Answer

The Squarewebsites Chrome extension does not require admin access to copy pages — you need at least contributor access or access to the editing side on both sites. The product page does not mention an Extended Editor as a prerequisite for copying pages between Squarespace versions, so no special editor mode is documented as required.

Question 7

Can I keep my Squarespace 7.0 site while building the 7.1 version?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Because 7.0 to 7.1 is a rebuild rather than an auto-upgrade, you build the 7.1 site as a separate new site while your 7.0 site stays live. The Squarewebsites Chrome extension then copies pages, sections, and collections from the 7.0 site to the 7.1 site in a few clicks, so you can keep the original running until the new one is ready.

Question 8

Should I migrate my client's site from Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the site. Squarespace 7.1 uses a unified template system with ongoing feature updates, while 7.0 is legacy and template-based with no auto-upgrade path. The Squarewebsites Chrome extension makes a migration practical by copying pages and content across in a few clicks, so the decision comes down to whether the 7.1 benefits outweigh the rebuild effort and any template-specific content that needs recreating.

Question 9

What Squarespace plugins work on both 7.0 and 7.1?

Accepted Answer

Squarewebsites plugins support both Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1. Each product page lists its specific compatibility, including any 7.1-only features, so during a migration you can check the plugin's page to confirm it carries over. The Chrome extension also works across all templates on both versions, with some features being template-dependent.

Question 10

How do I transfer a Squarespace site template to a new site?

Accepted Answer

To transfer a Squarespace site template to a new site, use the Squarewebsites Chrome extension to copy pages, sections, and collections and to import and export content and page styling between the websites. It also offers Tweaks Presets import/export so you can save and move site-style tweaks, reproducing the template's look on the new site.

7.0 → 7.1 Migration