susiehk Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Site URL: http://susiekher.com I want to redesign my site to better meet my evolving needs, and I want to do that using a new template. I cannot find them anymore under my design menu. Where did they go? Link to comment
paul2009 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 10 hours ago, susiehk said: I want to redesign my site to better meet my evolving needs, and I want to do that using a new template. Squarespace 7.1 doesn't have "templates", just some "starting points" to give you inspiration and get you started. There isn't a feature that allows you to go back to one of these "starting points". To use one, you'd need to build a new site by starting a new trial. Improve your online store with our extensions.About: Squarespace Circle Leader since 2017. I value honesty, transparency, appreciation and great design ♥.Work: Squarespace Developer and founder of SF Digital, building the features Squarespace didn't include™. Content: Links in my posts may refer to SF Digital products or may be affiliate links.Catch up on all the release notes and announcements 2023 [for Circle members only] (there's a public version here)Buy me a coffee Link to comment
NonfatTsars Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 On 12/31/2021 at 6:58 AM, paul2009 said: Squarespace 7.1 doesn't have "templates", just some "starting points" to give you inspiration and get you started. There isn't a feature that allows you to go back to one of these "starting points". To use one, you'd need to build a new site by starting a new trial. "Starting a new trial" I'm fine with starting from scratch but will SquareSpace let me transfer my subscription to this new trial site or will they charge me a separate site for this change? Link to comment
paul2009 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 2 hours ago, NonfatTsars said: Will SquareSpace let me transfer my subscription to this new trial site? It's not possible to transfer subscriptions from one site to another. There's a guide that covers moving from 7.0 to 7.1 and it's the same process to move from one 7.1 site to another. Improve your online store with our extensions.About: Squarespace Circle Leader since 2017. I value honesty, transparency, appreciation and great design ♥.Work: Squarespace Developer and founder of SF Digital, building the features Squarespace didn't include™. Content: Links in my posts may refer to SF Digital products or may be affiliate links.Catch up on all the release notes and announcements 2023 [for Circle members only] (there's a public version here)Buy me a coffee Link to comment
Metatron Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 i vividly recall being able to try out designs and switch them out, did i dream that? having that option was fantastic and removing it is so idiotic a decision i a bit shocked. looking into alternatives as i write this... Link to comment
paul2009 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 54 minutes ago, Metatron said: i vividly recall being able to try out designs and switch them out, did i dream that? This was possible (essential?) on Squarespace 7.0 because each template had different styles and features. On Squarespace 7.1, every site has the same template and same features so they don't offer the ability to switch. Metatron 1 Improve your online store with our extensions.About: Squarespace Circle Leader since 2017. I value honesty, transparency, appreciation and great design ♥.Work: Squarespace Developer and founder of SF Digital, building the features Squarespace didn't include™. Content: Links in my posts may refer to SF Digital products or may be affiliate links.Catch up on all the release notes and announcements 2023 [for Circle members only] (there's a public version here)Buy me a coffee Link to comment
Metatron Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 i presume there are many reasons why the 7.1 system works as it does. i just think that for many purposes the lack of the ability to switch templates is very problematic. it is a massive step back, i guess the trade off makes sense in the long run. Link to comment
derricksrandomviews Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) 7.1 is "templates" in name only. With a bit of work you can make any one of the starting points look like another one because they are all the same template. 7.1 is not at all like 7.0 where you can switch templates like those in the Brine family. You can switch from say Foster to Basil, although they are inside the same template family they are very different templates from each other. Swiitching from say Avenue, a single template, to Brine, now that is a bit more difficult even though the option is there to do so. Edited April 14, 2022 by derricksrandomviews Link to comment
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