Is Squarespace Worth £200+ Per Year?
The Static Site Reality
For many small businesses, the answer is a resounding no.
If you own a "brochure" website—one that simply displays your services, opening hours, and contact details without needing a complex online shop—you are significantly overpaying. Effectively, you are utilising a fully staffed industrial kitchen just to make a peanut butter sandwich once a week.
In 2026, the "all-in-one" convenience of Squarespace comes with a heavy price tag that most small businesses simply do not need to carry.
1. The Real Cost: You are Overpaying by ~1000%
Squarespace advertises a simple monthly rate, but the true Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is much higher. Most businesses find themselves forced onto the Business (Core) plan because the cheaper "Personal" plan intentionally lacks critical features like custom styling and advanced analytics.
The 5-Year Financial Comparison
| Expense Item | Squarespace (Annual) | movemy.site (Static) |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting Subscription | £204 / year (Business Plan) | £30 / year |
| Domain Renewal | £20 - £60 / year (Premium rates) | £10 - £15 / year (Wholesale) |
| Email (Google Workspace) | £72 / year | £12 - £72 / year (Flexible) |
| The "CSS Trap" | Included in Business Tier only | £0 (Full control) |
| 5-Year Total | £1,500+ | £250 - £300 |
⚠️ The "CSS Trap": Squarespace locks the ability to use custom code behind their more expensive tiers. If you want one tiny design tweak or a specific widget, you are forced to pay the higher subscription rate forever.
2. The Technical Reality: "Dynamic" vs "Static"
The reason Squarespace is expensive is that you are paying for active computing power you aren't using.
The Squarespace Way (Dynamic)
Every time a customer visits, a server has to "wake up," consult a database, find your images, and "build" the page from scratch. You are paying for this complex processing 24/7.
3. The "Hotel California" Problem
This is the biggest risk to your business. Squarespace owns the platform, not you. You cannot "download" your site. If you want to leave to save money, you can only export your text—you lose your design, your layout, and your functionality.
Leaving means rebuilding from scratch. This "pain of switching" is exactly what keeps business owners paying £200+ year after year.
4. Is It Worth It? The Verdict
YES, IF:
You are a high-volume blogger, you change your product line weekly, and you have a large budget for the convenience of a drag-and-drop editor.
NO, IF:
You have a "digital brochure" site (Home, About, Services, Contact) that you haven't logged into for months. You are paying a monthly mortgage for a house you visit once a year.
Don’t Stop at "Non-Technical"
You might feel that Squarespace is your only option because you aren't a "tech person." That is exactly where we come in.
At movemy.site, we handle all the heavy lifting. We rebuild your site, migrate your domain, and set up your hosting. You get a faster, better website and a significantly lower bill, without ever having to touch a line of code.
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