Should I migrate my client's site from Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1?
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.
What 7.1 offers over 7.0
Squarespace 7.1 uses a unified template system where all templates share one core, which means more consistent design tools and access to newer features, while 7.0 is the legacy template-based system where each template has its own structure (Squarespace platform facts). Because 7.0 cannot auto-upgrade, staying on 7.0 means missing future platform improvements that arrive on 7.1.
What the Chrome extension changes about the decision
The extension lets you move or recreate a site from 7.0 to 7.1 in a few clicks by copying pages, sections, and collections and importing content and page styling (Squarewebsites). That removes much of the manual rebuild cost that used to make a 7.0-to-7.1 move prohibitive, since the bulk content transfer is automated.
Factors to weigh for a client site
- How much template-specific 7.0 content (Index layouts, developer-mode code) has no 7.1 equivalent and would need rebuilding (Squarespace platform facts).
- Whether the client needs newer 7.1 features or is happy with the current 7.0 result.
- The time for page-by-page styling review and custom CSS re-application after the copy.
- Whether the client’s Squarewebsites plugins support both versions — most do, with each product page listing specific compatibility including 7.1-only features (Squarewebsites).
current Squarespace guidance on how long 7.0 templates remain supported before considering the migration timing for a client.
See the full 7.0 → 7.1 Migration product page on squarewebsites.org for live pricing, demos, and setup details.
Sources: squarewebsites.org · squarewebsites.org