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Squarespace 7.1 is the latest version of Squarespace, hosting a range of new features and an improved user experience. It’s built for more intuitive, expressive design and expanded selling functions, so your website is set up to succeed online.
The continual evolution of the Squarespace platform is part of our commitment to provide the most powerful and versatile solutions for brands and businesses. Read on to better understand Squarespace 7.1 and when you might want to update from previous versions.
What is Squarespace 7.1?
Squarespace 7.1, is one of three versions of Squarespace currently in use. The previous versions are 7.0, launched in 2014, and 5, launched in 2008.
Squarepace 7.1 was launched in 2020. Using version 7.1 guarantees that you have access to all of Squarespace’s newest website and ecommerce features as they become available in your country. Capabilities vary by version, but some of the features exclusive to 7.1 offer improved usability, product and service selling tools, and design features.
Squarespace 7.0 vs. 7.1
The differences between Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1 can be significant, so it’s good to have a clear understanding of those distinctions before deciding to update your website's version. Let’s look at a few key ways 7.1 evolves the platform.
Scale up your selling
For small businesses and entrepreneurs selling on Squarespace, updating to 7.1 offers new ways to grow your catalog or help your customers navigate your site.
Store pages: Version 7.1 product collections have new layout options for product detail pages, so you can present your products in the best light.
Product volume: List up to 10,000 products per page or website and 250 variants per product, compared to 200 products per page and 100 variants in version 7.0.
Category navigation: Nest categories under others and optimize scrolling for longer text on mobile devices.
Product waitlists: Available on all 7.1 websites, instead of only specific website templates.
Access more creative freedom
Grid editing: With Fluid Engine on 7.1, you can compose section layouts on a grid with fewer spatial restrictions to create more expressive designs.
Mobile layouts: Fluid Engine also allows you to design your mobile layout independently from your desktop layout.
Content organization: Auto Layouts help present any set of content more beautifully, while gallery sections help display lots of images together cohesively.
Visual effects: From Block Pinning for split-scrolling to Text Highlights that accentuate the text you select, 7.1 includes an always-growing suite of visual design options.
Note that some features and layout blocks don’t transfer one-to-one from version 7.0 to 7.1 websites. See our Help Center guide for full details and how to achieve a similar result on an updated site.
Key ecommerce features in Squarespace 7.1
Providing you with more ecommerce tools is one of the big reasons we built Squarespace 7.1. These new features help you sell smarter, so you can save time and make more sales.
Optimized checkout experience: Get a smooth, straightforward checkout experience designed to drive higher conversions.
New donations features: Collect recurring donations for your project or cause and give donors the option to cover transaction fees.
New digital products: Explore easier ways to earn from your content with full online course management or paywalled video and blog collections.
Advanced selling tools: Add product waitlists, improved product detail pages, more page layouts, and more.
Key design features in Squarespace 7.1
Having the tools to customize your website is crucial to driving online credibility and authentically representing your brand. With Squarespace 7.1 design features, you have even more ways to personalize your digital presence.
Notably, version 7.1 is built on a reimagined drag-and-drop editing experience, Fluid Engine. With a flexible grid and unified styling system, you get more freedom to express your creativity, so your pages always look professional and unique.
You’ll also get access to Design Intelligence, a full suite of generative AI features for an easier building experience and better output, rooted in Squarespace's industry-leading expertise. This includes Site Themes, curated site style combinations you can preview for an updated look and feel, and Layout Switcher, a set of alternate layout arrangements that flex to the section content you add or remove.
Other Squarespace 7.1 website design features include:
Auto layouts for arranging sets of content
Block pinning for more dynamic scrolling
Gallery sections for showing a high volume of images
Scale text for preventing unwanted text wrapping
Text highlights for accentuating words or phrases
Section dividers for more visual distinction between sections
Stylized headers for more dynamic navigation
Saved sections for faster design
Shape blocks for design variety
New form block designs for extra customization
Section background art & videos for drawing visitor attention
Image effects & overlays for visual texture
Should you update to version 7.1?
The decision to update comes down to your unique needs, and how you want to see your brand or business grow.
Squarespace 7.1 sites have higher conversion rates. If that’s a goal you’re working toward and you want to ensure you have access to the latest features, upgrading is probably right for you. For those looking to earn income, added personalization tools and ecommerce functionality can help you optimize your ability to sell by building a memorable brand and smooth shopping experience.
If you’re not selling yet, the new design features can help you improve your online aesthetic, engage visitors, and express your brand.
Upgrading is straightforward. Navigate to your Home menu, click Website > Design > Update to Version 7.1 to get started.