Custom Squarespace design for the right fit.

We're primarily a WordPress studio, but Squarespace is genuinely the right answer for some projects — and we'd rather build the right platform for your business than push every client toward our default. When the project is content-led, doesn't need complex workflows, and benefits from Squarespace's infrastructure, we'll recommend Squarespace honestly. We do real custom work on the platform (CSS, code injection, Developer Platform), not just template configuration.

Most Squarespace agencies do template configuration — pick a template, swap colors and fonts, done. We do real custom work: custom CSS for layouts the template doesn't natively support, code injection for unique functionality, Squarespace Developer Platform work where the project warrants it, and custom Section design. The result is a Squarespace site that doesn't look like a Squarespace template.

The short answer: if your site is content-led (blog, portfolio, service descriptions, contact info, simple e-commerce), doesn't need custom workflows or back-office integrations, and your team doesn't want to manage WordPress hosting and updates — Squarespace is probably a strong fit. If you need custom workflows, complex e-commerce, third-party integrations, or expect significant scale, WordPress is likely the better answer. We'll talk through your specifics in discovery.

Yes — and we've done many of these migrations. Squarespace exports content reasonably cleanly, and we can rebuild it on custom WordPress when your needs outgrow Squarespace's capabilities. Migrations typically run 4–8 weeks depending on content volume. If you're already considering whether you might outgrow Squarespace, that's worth discussing in discovery — we can build a Squarespace site with the future migration in mind, or start with WordPress directly.

Squarespace build: $3,500–$7,500 + Squarespace subscription ($16–49/month). Custom WordPress build: $4,500–$12,000 + $799/year managed hosting. Five-year total: Squarespace is roughly $4,460–$10,440 (build + subscription); WordPress is roughly $8,495–$15,995 (build + hosting). WordPress costs more upfront but the code and content are yours, with no platform fees and unlimited customization. Squarespace is cheaper but locks you into the platform.

Yes, for simple to moderate e-commerce needs. Squarespace Commerce handles standard product sales, digital downloads, subscription services, and basic appointment booking. For more complex e-commerce — custom workflows, wholesale + DTC on the same store, made-to-order configurators, complex integrations — we'd typically recommend custom WooCommerce instead. We'll be honest about which fits your needs.

Yes, but not as a retainer. We're available for hourly or scoped support engagements — site updates, content changes, custom CSS work, troubleshooting. Squarespace handles platform updates and security automatically, so ongoing maintenance needs are typically lighter than with WordPress.

Yes. Squarespace migrations typically run 3–5 weeks depending on content volume and complexity. We migrate content, redirect old URLs to preserve SEO equity, and verify everything before launch.

Fill out our project inquiry form or call us at (541) 224-5048. We'll start with a short conversation about your project and have an honest platform discussion together. If Squarespace is the right answer, we'll move forward with it. If WordPress is, we'll redirect you to the right service.