When two weeks isn't enough for your Squarespace trial site
One of the main differences between Squarespace and other DIY platforms is the time you have to set up a site before shelling out some bucks and showing it to the world. I favor Squarespace for its beautiful designs and easy-to-use interface, but one of the drawbacks, or so I thought, was that you only have two weeks to create a site before you have to make a payment, even if you're not ready to publish your site.
Before I became a Squarespace Circle Member (and received the gift of 6-month trial sites), I created a trial site to show some designs to a client. It turned out he wasn't ready to start working on the changes and after two weeks passed, I thought I'd have to say goodbye to those designs. I took screen captures of all the pages so I'd remember what I had done. Then, to my surprise, Squarespace sent me an email asking if I'd like to extend the trial for another two weeks. "Sure," I said, "That's better than starting from scratch."
Another two weeks passed and another and another and I was able to extend the trial several times. After two months, I was given the opportunity to extend it again. I thought I'd stumbled onto a secret gift provided just for me, but I've recently talked to someone else who had the same experience.
So, unlike a two-week vacation that isn't enough, you just might be able to extend your Squarespace trial for a long time (I don't yet know if there is a limit). Wouldn't it be nice if vacations were that way too?
Bonus alert: If you work with me, the trial websites I create are good for six months. That’s thanks to my Squarespace Circle professional membership.
