Best Squarespace Template Shops, 2023
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I no longer offer premium Squarespace templates for you to build a DIY website. I’ve decided to focus all of my creative energies in serving, and supporting, my 1:1 clients with custom website strategy and design.
However, you do still have good choices if you want to start with a well-designed set of pages, and adapt them to make a website on your own.
Later, as your business grows and you find your DIY site is no longer good enough, you can come back and hire me then. :)
My 4 recommendations for where to buy a premium Squarespace template
Squarespace templates, by Big Cat Creative
Big Cat Creative
One of the biggest and best established Squarespace template shops, with loads of choice.
14 templates offered
Designed for: service businesses, bloggers, and online course providers
Training videos and email support
Choice of Squarespace Version 7.1 or 7.0. Fluid Engine available
Pros: Wide choice and affordable pricing. Weekly emails offer useful tips for advanced customizations.
Cons: This shop is so popular, you might see other websites looking very similar to yours. For my taste, some of the templates are a little over-designed.
$197
Squarespace template for authors, by Christy Price
Christy Price
A smaller template shop, with a more bespoke feel.
4 templates offered
Designed for: service providers, authors, and interior designers
Training videos and 30 days of support included
Version 7.1, both Classic Editor and Fluid Engine
Pros: The only premium template I know of, that’s designed specifically for authors. Christy is a lovely person and talented designer.
Cons: If you’re an author, you’ll need to look beyond the style of the sample book covers to imagine your author brand here. Classic Editor is older than the Fluid Engine drag-and-drop editor in Squarespace. However, it’s still a solid choice and there’s nothing stopping you from adding Fluid Engine sections later, when you’re ready.
$297
Squarespace templates from FlyDog Digital
FlyDog Digital
A new template shop, so you can be assured everything is fresh and up to date, using the latest features from Squarespace.
5 templates offered
Designed for: online marketers, virtual assistants, photographers, and wedding professionals
Tutorials and 2 weeks of support included
Version 7.1, Fluid Engine Editor
Pros: Customization services available
Cons: More expensive than other template options. Most of the templates have an upbeat vibe, so you’ll need to use your imagination if you want something more understated.
$395
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Squarespace templates from GoLive
GoLive HQ
12 templates offered, plus add-on pages
Designed for: service businesses
Tutorials and 6 months of support included
Version 7.1, Fluid Engine Editor
Pros: Add-on pages available. Nice long support period.
Cons: The “author” templates are not truly targeted for what an author needs; they look like generic website pages. In particular, the “book” page add-on lacks elements that I incorporate in author websites, like large book cover images and praise from readers.
$299
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And it doesn’t take forever. After careful preparation together, I’ll design, build and launch your site in just 2-3 weeks. Learn more, and then schedule a complimentary conversation.