Art Storefronts vs Squarespace: Which is Best for Artists?

Art Storefronts vs Squarespace: Which is best? Ultimately, it all depends on the type of business you want to run. Squarespace is a straightforward website builder, with beautiful templates, and plenty of handy tools if you want to sell things like courses, memberships, and subscriptions. However, while Squarespace advertises itself as a website builder intended for creators it’s not focused exclusively on artists.

It’s also not the most robust ecommerce platform I’ve ever used. In fact, when you dive in and actually set up an account with Squarespace, you’ll find a lot of missing ecommerce capabilities. There’s no “wish list” feature, the inventory management tools are very basic, and Squarespace doesn’t even have its own dedicated payment processor (though it integrates with others).

Art Storefronts is the only ecommerce solution I’ve seen so far actually designed to help artists promote and sell their products. It’s a specialized solution, combining website design with ecommerce, print-on-demand, and specialized services.

Let’s dive into the comparison.

Quick Verdict

Overall, if you’re looking for a simple website builder with great templates, and flexible selling options, Squarespace is probably the better pick.

It’s definitely more versatile, allowing companies to sell everything from physical products, to services, and subscriptions. It’s also a little easier to navigate, the platform if you’re a complete beginner.

However Art Storefronts is by far the better solution for artists. It has more advanced ecommerce capabilities, a unique print-on-demand solution built-in, and gives you access to specialists who can help you build, optimize, and advertise your store.

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