The Squarespace Reality Check
Squarespace is the "pretty" choice. Their templates genuinely look good. But here's the catch: so does everyone else's.
The design problem: When your restaurant website uses the same template as the restaurant down the street, you've lost any competitive advantage. Beautiful doesn't mean unique.
The learning curve: Squarespace is easier than coding, but it's still a learning curve. Most business owners spend 15-30 hours getting their site right. That's time you could spend running your business.
The hidden costs: That $16/month plan? It's limited. Most businesses need the $23-39/month plans (annual billing), plus add-ons for scheduling, email marketing, etc. The costs add up.
