Item: Squarespace
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Squarespace

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have used Squarespace for web hosting and website design for the past six years. We utilize it across all departments of our organization, providing an overview and background about our work and services as well as linking to social media, curriculum portals, and embedding student scholarship and fellowship applications.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Out-of-the-box templates make it easy for non-technical people to get started
Easy to manage, add users, and customize administrative features
Ability to integrate a number of other services and applications

Cons

For those who are a bit more savvy than a typical non-customized website but not proficient coders, the tools can seem a bit limiting in ability to really adapt and tweak visuals and special content
Doesn't always play friendly with mobile versions and different browsers and can be difficult to know, at times, how the content will look across the internet and smart phones
Limited customization of payment/donation features requires us to use a separate platform for online payments

Return on Investment

Reduced costs relative to creating and hosting a dynamic website
Ability to seamlessly integrate online payment features into our site
Hosting of blog built into space with some nice customizations

Alternatives Considered

WordPress, Wix, Weebly and GoDaddy

Squarespace is the best option relative to other web hosting and design platforms we initially reviewed. It was a bit more expensive than some of the free models we looked at but those sites often came with hidden fees if we wanted to customize anything and Squarespace has continued to serve us well over the years without any server or downtime issues and with some nice customization features to make the site truly our own as our company has grown and developed.

Key Insights

Do you think Squarespace delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Squarespace's feature set?

Yes

Did Squarespace live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Squarespace go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Squarespace again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Google Drive, Mixmax, Articulate Rise, WeTransfer, Canva

Likelihood to Recommend

Overall, Squarespace is the best in its field...providing the best bang for the buck when it comes to web hosting and web design features without requiring a full-time web manager to oversee the site on a regular basis. We have used the service for six years and do not have any intention of switching or looking at other options anytime soon.

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Squarespace, Despite Some Limitations, Continues to Be the Best in Industry