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Squarespace

Squarespace is a beautifully designed, all-in-one website builder that makes it easy to create professional online stores without technical skills.
For print-on-demand sellers, it’s perfect if you want a visually polished storefront with integrated checkout, email marketing, and analytics — all under one subscription.
With integrations to Printful and other automation tools, Squarespace combines simplicity, style, and e-commerce functionality in one platform.

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Why sell POD on Squarespace?

Squarespace is ideal for creators who want a modern, minimalistic online store that looks great on any device. Its intuitive drag-and-drop editor, stylish templates, and all-in-one hosting make it a hassle-free solution. For print-on-demand sellers, Squarespace integrates seamlessly with Printful and other fulfillment apps, letting you automate production and shipping while focusing on design and marketing.

Beautiful Templates Built-In Hosting Easy Setup Printful Integration

How Squarespace + POD Works

  1. Sign up for a Squarespace Commerce plan and choose a template that fits your brand.
  2. Connect your Printful account from the Squarespace Extensions marketplace.
  3. Create products in Printful (T-shirts, mugs, tote bags, etc.) and sync them to your Squarespace store.
  4. Customers order directly on your Squarespace site, and Printful automatically prints and ships the item.
  5. Tracking updates and inventory sync are handled automatically through the integration.
Tip: Squarespace’s built-in email campaigns and analytics make it easy to track performance and re-engage customers without third-party tools.

Pricing & Fees

Squarespace charges a flat monthly fee that includes hosting, SSL, and unlimited bandwidth. You pay no listing fees — just your plan cost and payment processor fee.

Business Plan
$33/month — includes basic commerce with a 3% transaction fee.
Basic Commerce Plan
$36/month — removes transaction fees, adds customer accounts.
Advanced Commerce Plan
$65/month — includes advanced shipping, subscriptions, and discounts.
Payment Gateways
Stripe, PayPal, and Apple Pay.
Transaction Fees
None on commerce plans; 3% only on Business plan.

SEO, Marketing & Analytics

Squarespace includes built-in SEO settings, automatic sitemaps, and clean mobile-friendly code. Use its email campaign tools, abandoned-cart reminders, and Google Analytics integration to build repeat business. The Printful extension also provides real-time order tracking and product updates inside your dashboard.

Brand & Compliance

  • Product Ownership: List only original or licensed artwork.
  • Shipping & Returns: Match your POD partner’s fulfillment policies and clearly display estimated delivery times.
  • Privacy: Squarespace provides GDPR-ready privacy controls and SSL certificates by default.
  • Content: Avoid misleading or copyrighted images in product previews.

Setup Essentials

Must-Do

  • Choose a responsive template that fits your niche (e.g., fashion, art, lifestyle).
  • Connect your Printful account from Extensions → Printful.
  • Set up Stripe or PayPal for payments.
  • Add your domain name and SSL (included).

Nice-to-Have

  • Use email campaigns for new product drops.
  • Create a blog to drive SEO traffic.
  • Use product videos and lifestyle mockups for engagement.
  • Add custom fonts and brand colors for consistency.

Tips for POD Success on Squarespace

  • Use Squarespace’s stunning templates to highlight product photos and mockups.
  • Keep your homepage simple and conversion-focused.
  • Integrate a newsletter sign-up to capture visitors for remarketing.
  • Bundle related items to increase average order value.
  • Use built-in analytics to identify your top-selling products.

Common Pitfalls

  • Using too many animations — can slow your page load speed.
  • Not connecting Printful properly — causes unsynced inventory or order delays.
  • Ignoring SEO settings (titles, alt text, descriptions).
  • Uploading large, unoptimized product images.
Pro tip: Resize and compress mockups before upload — Squarespace automatically scales images for mobile but smaller files keep your site fast.

Integrations & Compatibility

Squarespace connects with a range of print-on-demand and marketing extensions directly from its Extensions Marketplace.

Printful Order Desk Zapier Make (Integromat) ShipStation Klaviyo / Mailchimp

Alternatives

  • Shopify – better for scaling with advanced apps.
  • Webflow – more design control for experienced users.
  • Wix – simpler builder with flexible layout tools.

FAQ

Can I sell print-on-demand products on Squarespace?

Yes. Squarespace integrates directly with Printful, allowing you to sell custom printed products with automated fulfillment and tracking.

Does Squarespace charge transaction fees?

Only the Business plan has a 3% fee. All Commerce plans remove transaction fees completely.

Can I use other POD suppliers besides Printful?

Yes. You can connect additional POD suppliers using Order Desk, Zapier, or manual order forwarding.

Is Squarespace good for SEO?

Squarespace has strong built-in SEO tools and fast, mobile-optimized templates — ideal for creative brands that want to rank organically.