Upgrade to Squarespace 7.1 in One click

Video Walkthrough

Timestamped Overview

There is now an easy way to update your Squarespace site from version 7.0 to version 7.1. We can preview the 7.1 version in just ONE BUTTON CLICK. There's no lost of backend data, domain, SEO and customer profiles! In this video, I walk you through how to use this tool. I also share critical considerations and best practices before you publish the upgraded version.

Timestamped Overview

0:00 Introduction

01:26 Advantages of using the new Update Tool

02:24 A Preview of how the update tool works

05:35 Why upgrade to Squarespace 7.1?

07:42 Limitations of the Update Tool

09:22 How to switch to supported template families before using the tool?

15:21 Steps on how to plan and prepare before upgrading to 7.1

17:46 How to prevent failed upgrades and previews

19:21 How to preserve SEO rankings after upgrade

20:07 Reminder and Best Practices in previewing the 7.1 version

22:17 How to change content without affecting the live site

25:13 How to recover content and layouts even after cancelling the preview