Squarespace Alternative
The Squarespace Alternative That Actually Grows Your Business
Beautiful templates are not enough. Get a professionally built, fully managed website that ranks, converts, and never needs your attention - for £125/month.
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Squarespace is a solid platform if you want to build a website yourself. But for businesses that need results - not a weekend project - it falls short. You are still the designer, the SEO specialist, the copywriter, and the tech support. Bloodstone takes all of that off your plate with a fully managed service that costs less than most Squarespace plans once you add the extras.
Credit where it is due
What Squarespace does well
Beautiful, polished templates that look professional out of the box
Intuitive drag-and-drop editor that is easy to learn
Built-in ecommerce for simple online shops
Reliable hosting included in every plan
Strong brand recognition and community support
The honest truth
Where Squarespace falls short
Limited SEO controls - you are capped by what their platform allows, with no access to technical optimisations that actually move the needle
Slower page load times compared to custom-built sites - Squarespace pages carry heavy JavaScript bundles that hurt Core Web Vitals
No custom functionality - if you need something beyond their templates and plugins, you are stuck
You still do all the work - designing, writing copy, optimising for search, and maintaining the site is entirely on you
Monthly costs add up fast - once you factor in premium templates, plugins, custom domains, and email, you are often paying more than you expected
Side by side
Squarespace vs Bloodstone
| Feature | Squarespace | Bloodstone |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | £27-49/month + extras | £125/month all-in |
| Design | Template-based (DIY) | Custom-designed for your brand |
| SEO optimisation | Basic built-in tools | Technical SEO built in from day one |
| Page speed | Average (heavy JS bundles) | Blazing fast (Next.js optimised) |
| Content writing | You write everything | Monthly blog content included |
| Maintenance | You handle updates | Fully managed by our team |
| Custom features | Limited to plugins | Built to your exact needs |
| Hosting & SSL | Included | Included |
| Analytics | Basic stats | Full analytics & reporting |
| Support | Email/chat support | Dedicated account manager |
Make the switch
Why businesses switch to Bloodstone
Stop being your own web designer
You started a business to do what you are good at - not to spend evenings tweaking template layouts. We handle the design, build, and ongoing updates so you never touch a website editor again.
Actually rank on Google
Squarespace's SEO tools are surface-level. We build with technical SEO baked into every page - structured data, optimised Core Web Vitals, proper heading hierarchy, and monthly content that targets real search terms.
Load faster, convert more
Our sites are built with Next.js and load in under a second. Squarespace's heavy templates often score poorly on Google PageSpeed - and slow sites lose customers.
One predictable price, nothing hidden
No surprise plugin fees, no premium template upsells, no extra charges for custom domains or email integrations. £125/month covers everything - design, hosting, content, maintenance, and support.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Bloodstone really cheaper than Squarespace?
When you add up the true cost of Squarespace - Business plan at £27/month, premium plugins, a custom domain, email marketing tools, and the hours you spend building and maintaining the site yourself - most businesses spend well over £125/month. With Bloodstone, that one price covers everything including professional design, SEO, content, and ongoing management.
Can I switch from Squarespace to Bloodstone easily?
Yes. We handle the entire migration for you. We will rebuild your site with a custom design, transfer your content, set up redirects so you do not lose any SEO value, and point your domain to the new site. You do not need to do anything.
Will I have less control than I do with Squarespace?
You will have more control over what matters - strategy and results - and less of the tedious work. Need a change? Just tell us and we will make it, usually within 24-48 hours. No more wrestling with a page editor.
What if I need ecommerce features?
We build custom ecommerce solutions tailored to your business. Unlike Squarespace's one-size-fits-all shop, we can create exactly the buying experience your customers need - with better performance and SEO.
How long does it take to get my new website live?
Most sites are designed, built, and live within 2-3 weeks. We work with you on the design direction, then handle everything else. If you are migrating from Squarespace, we ensure zero downtime during the switch.
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