Easiest Way to Move From Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1
Squarespace 7.1 was released in 2020, but many designers are still hesitant about transitioning from 7.0 to 7.1.
Are you worried about navigating the manual process? Do you have concerns about how long it’ll take to complete this task?
Follow the guidelines discussed below to speed your move up and enjoy the benefits of 7.1 sooner.
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What Can You Take With You When Moving to 7.1?
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Before we discuss the actual transition process, let’s talk about what you can't take with you when you transition from 7.0 to 7.1.
The list includes the following:
Previous customer orders and data
Subscriptions (including subscriptions for clients)
Analytics (data for audience demographics, page visits, page views, etc.)
Blog post comments
At this point, you might be wondering why you should even bother moving. Why would you want to lose all of this valuable information?
You might experience some initial headaches, but the outcomes will be worthwhile. By transitioning from 7.0 to 7.1, you’ll also gain access to a lot of valuable resources that ensure you get the most out of the Squarespace platform.
Our Professional Recommendations
Our professional recommendations for moving vary based on the size of your Squarespace site and the number of pages it has.
If your website has 10 or fewer pages, it’ll likely be easier to complete the transition manually. In other words, you’ll copy and paste your content from the old website to the new one.
This approach might feel a bit tedious at first. However, it will also help you get a feel for all the new things you can do with Squarespace 7.1.
Square Tools Extension Pro
If you’re getting ready to move from 7.0 to 7.1, we recommend investing in Square Tools Extension Pro.
This Google Chrome Extension will make the transition a lot easier, especially if you’re working with a more extensive website (i.e., one with over 10 pages of content to transfer).
Square Tools Extension Pro costs $18 per month or $160 per year. It also comes with a free five-day trial. If you use your time well, you could complete the move for free (and make the transition much easier) before your trial ends.
This tool makes it easy to copy information from the old 7.0 site to the 7.1 site. With a few clicks, you can speed up the transition significantly and start using your new and improved site in no time.
Square Tools Extension Pro also provides some bonus features, including the Admin UI Tweaks plugin, Lazy Summaries plugin, Advanced Maps plugin, Custom Tables plugin, and Content Presets plugin.
How to Move from 7.0 to 7.1
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Now, let’s talk about the steps you’ll need to take to go from 7.0 to 7.1. Here are a couple of crucial details you must know before you start using Square Tools Extension Pro to make the move:
Get Collection Data
After you’ve signed up for and installed Square Tools Extension Pro, go to your website. When you do this, you’ll see a menu pop up on the side. This menu will include an option to “Get Collection Data.”
Click on this option. Then, go to the Chrome extension at the top of the page and select the option to “Create from Data” and “Create in Not Linked.”
After doing this, hit the “Confirm” button. From here, all the information from the previous page will be instantly copied to the new site.
Edit Selection
After copying and transferring content, you might notice that certain elements look a bit different on the new site compared to the old one. The same core components will be present, though (and they’ll have been moved much more efficiently than if you did everything manually).
The good news is that it’s also pretty easy to edit your site after moving content from 7.0 to 7.1.
Let’s say the background image wasn’t copied over with the rest of your content. To change this, hit the “Edit Section” button, then select “Background” and add a new image.
The editing features help you quickly make adjustments and ensure your website looks as it did before (if not better).
Are You Ready to Make the Move from Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1?
It’s understandable if you’ve felt frustrated or intimidated by moving from Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1. However, this process doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming.
With the right tools (hello, Square Tools Extension Pro) and a little patience, you can access the new and improved features of 7.1 and level up your website.
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