Adobe Commerce to Squarespace Migration Guide

Access your Adobe Commerce admin panel and navigate to System > Data Transfer > Export. Export your product catalog, customer data, and order history as CSV files. Use the native export functionality or consider using the Adobe Commerce API for more complex data structures. Download media files including product images from the media/catalog/product directory via FTP or file manager.

Create a new Squarespace account and select the Commerce plan (Business or Commerce Advanced) based on your needs. The Business plan includes basic e-commerce features, while Commerce Advanced offers advanced features like abandoned cart recovery and advanced shipping. Connect your domain or purchase a new one through Squarespace. Enable the commerce functionality in your site settings.

Browse Squarespace's template gallery and select a design that complements your brand and product showcase needs. Focus on templates with strong e-commerce features like Bedford, Brine, or Pacific families. Customize the template's colors, fonts, and layout to match your brand identity. Configure the header, navigation, and footer to create an intuitive user experience.

Use Squarespace's product import feature to upload your CSV file from Adobe Commerce. Map the fields correctly including product name, description, price, SKU, and inventory levels. Upload product images through the bulk upload feature or individually through the product editor. Configure product variants, ensuring you stay within the 250 variant limit per product.

Set up payment processing through Squarespace's integrated Stripe gateway or connect your existing payment processor if supported. Configure accepted payment methods including credit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay. Set up your merchant account details and ensure PCI compliance through Squarespace's built-in security features. Test payment processing with small transactions.

Configure shipping zones, rates, and methods in the Commerce settings. Set up flat rate shipping, calculated shipping, or free shipping thresholds based on your business model. Integrate with shipping carriers if needed and configure package dimensions and weights for accurate calculations. Create shipping policies and estimated delivery timeframes.

Import customer information using Squarespace's customer import feature or manually recreate key customer accounts. Send password reset emails to existing customers so they can access their accounts on the new platform. Set up customer groups and any loyalty programs available through Squarespace or third-party integrations. Configure customer communication preferences and marketing permissions.

Set up tax configuration based on your business location and requirements. Enable automatic tax calculation for applicable regions and configure tax-exempt customers if needed. Set up sales tax collection for states where you have nexus requirements. Integrate with tax services like TaxJar if available through Squarespace extensions.

Create essential pages like About Us, Contact, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service using content from your Adobe Commerce site. Set up blog functionality if you had one on Adobe Commerce, importing posts and maintaining publication dates. Create landing pages for marketing campaigns and ensure all content is optimized for Squarespace's SEO features. Set up contact forms and integrate with your email marketing platform.

Create 301 redirects from your old Adobe Commerce URLs to the new Squarespace URLs to maintain SEO value and prevent broken links. Map product pages, category pages, and content pages to their new locations. Use Squarespace's URL redirect feature or implement redirects at the server level if you're maintaining the same domain. Test all redirects to ensure they work properly.

Conduct thorough testing of all e-commerce functionality including product browsing, cart functionality, checkout process, and payment processing. Test on multiple devices and browsers to ensure responsive design works properly. Verify email notifications, shipping calculations, and tax calculations are working correctly. Have team members and trusted customers perform user acceptance testing.