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Checkout that loses you sales
Squarespace's checkout is functional but not optimised for conversion. Shop Pay on Shopify converts up to 50% better for logged-in users. If your store does $500K/year, that gap is worth tens of thousands annually.
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No multi-channel selling
Squarespace sells on your website. Shopify sells on your website plus TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Google Shopping, and more. Each channel is an additional revenue stream your current platform doesn't reach.
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Extension options are very limited
Squarespace's extensions marketplace is small. The Shopify App Store has 8,000+ apps for subscriptions, reviews, loyalty, upsells, bundles, personalisation — every growth tool your store needs.
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Subscriptions aren't a real option
Squarespace has limited subscription support. Shopify integrates deeply with Recharge, Skio, and its own subscription tools — making recurring revenue a genuine business model, not an afterthought.
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Inventory management hits its limits fast
As your product range grows, Squarespace's inventory tools become a friction point. Shopify's inventory management — with purchase orders, multi-location tracking, and third-party WMS integrations — is built for real scale.
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International growth requires workarounds
Multi-currency and international shipping on Squarespace is limited. Shopify Markets handles localised pricing, currency conversion, and international tax natively from one store.