Why I Chose Squarespace for Web Design
Hey!
Grab your coffee (or tea, or maybe a big glass of wine if it's been that kind of day), and let’s have a little heart-to-heart about why I’m completely sold on Squarespace.
When I started designing websites professionally, I needed a platform that was:
Powerful enough for my clients’ needs
Easy enough that they could manage on their own
Flexible enough for me to get creative and actually enjoy the process
Squarespace ticked all the boxes. And honestly? I haven’t looked back.
Simplicity That Doesn’t Suck
Some builders are dead easy but look like you built them during your coffee break in 2004. Others are drop-dead gorgeous... until you try to edit one tiny thing and the whole site implodes.
Squarespace is that perfect sweet spot in the middle. It’s drag-and-drop, intuitive, and beautifully designed right out of the gate. If you’ve ever used PowerPoint, you can update a Squarespace site. It’s that straightforward.
All-In-One Platform Vibes
No more plugin chaos. No praying to the tech gods that nothing breaks overnight. No spending hours troubleshooting.
With Squarespace, you’ve got:
Hosting
Templates
Blogging tools
SEO tools
Analytics
Online store features
...all in one tidy package. Your site works. Month after month. With virtually zero maintenance on your part.
Designs That Look Pro (Without the Price Tag)
The templates? Clean, modern, and professional from the jump.
Whether you’re going sleek and modern or soft and cozy, there’s something that fits your vibe.
And yes, they’re customizable. You can totally make a Squarespace template your own — no coding degree required. But if you do want to nerd out with custom code, you’ve got the option too.
Built-In SEO That Doesn’t Make You Cry
Squarespace comes with all the SEO basics:
Customizable titles and meta descriptions
Mobile-friendly layouts (Google loves this)
SSL included (no setup needed)
Automatically generated sitemaps
Clean URLs
You can get found on Google without needing 10 plugins or an SEO wizard.
No Tech Meltdowns Required
I like learning new things. I do not like:
Plugin conflicts
Surprise security issues
Sites crashing because of a theme update
Squarespace? Handles that stuff for you. It's like having a chill, invisible tech team in the background, keeping everything humming along.
Why Not WordPress?
Been there. Tried it. Didn’t love it.
Even with a visual builder like Elementor, I was still constantly Googling how to do basic stuff. And when things broke (which they did), I had no idea why. WordPress is powerful, sure, but unless you’ve got the time, budget, or dev skills to manage it, it’s not worth the hassle.
Squarespace lets me focus on what I actually enjoy — designing beautiful, strategic websites for small businesses — without the constant tech chaos.
🤓 Let’s Get Nerdy: The Deep-Dive Comparison
Ease of Use
Squarespace: Intuitive, visual, beginner-friendly
WordPress: Steep learning curve, even with builders
🏆 Winner: Squarespace
Maintenance & Hosting
Squarespace handles it all — no plugin updates, no surprise crashes.
WordPress requires ongoing maintenance or paid support.
Most WordPress site owners spend 5–10 hours a month on maintenance, or pay €50–€200 monthly to outsource it.
🏆 Winner: Squarespace
Cost Breakdown
| Feature | Squarespace | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $16–$49 | $10–$50+ (hosting) |
| Template | $200–$600 (optional) | $50–$200 |
| Professional Setup | $1,500–$10,000+ | $3,000–$10,000+ |
| Ongoing Maintenance | $0 | $50–$200/month or DIY hours |
Over time, WordPress typically costs more — especially when you factor in ongoing care.
🏆Winner: Squarespace (for most small to mid-sized businesses).
E-Commerce
Squarespace is excellent for shops with up to ~100 products. Clean interface, built-in cart, inventory, discount codes, and more.
WordPress + WooCommerce can scale to thousands of products but needs more setup and maintenance.
🏆Winner:
Squarespace — for simpler shops
WordPress — for large, complex stores with dev support
SEO
Squarespace has all the essentials for solid search performance.
WordPress offers more advanced plugins (like Yoast), but requires more technical understanding.
🏆 Winner: Tie — your content strategy matters more than the platform.
🎯Who Squarespace Is Best For
Coaches, consultants, creatives
Small business owners
Local businesses & shops
Portfolio sites
Product-based businesses with <100 items
Anyone who doesn’t want to deal with tech drama
Want Help Choosing the Right Website Platform?
If you’re still torn between Squarespace and WordPress (or just want to be sure you’re making the right call), I’ve got something for you.
🎯 Download my free checklist: “Which Website Platform Is Right for You?” It walks you through the key questions to consider — so you can confidently choose the right tool for your business, your tech comfort level, and your budget.
No jargon, no fluff. Just clear questions and guidance to help you move forward.
