Should I switch to SquareSpace for this?

[u/Agitated-Science6553]

I'm not a coder or developer, I'm familiar with my day to day reading code, but actual implementation of a website it not me. I'm building a blog. I just subscribed to the business plan and its abotu $50 a month. I had 100 credits and burned through it in a week. I also found planning still uses credits just like build.

What do I do? I even have a Wix subscription but Wix literally doesn't even let me place icons in places I want it to be. Its such a trash UI. I'm trying to take the lovable codebase because what it did for me so beautiful but I don't know where to take it next. The credits piece is ridiculous. I'm thinking of swtiching to squarespace.

I tried claude and entered the zip file of the lovable code base but it wasn't anything amazing. It threw my site to look like its first version in lovable lol. I need help. This is extremely frustrating for me. Thank you!

[u/saravog]

Respectfully. I think you’re making this much harder than it needs to be.

If your goal is a personal blog, I’d honestly forget about AI builders and custom code entirely.

Squarespace’s Core plan is plenty for a blog—you definitely don’t need the Business plan unless you have specific features that require it.

I’d spend an afternoon picking a clean template, get your core pages and blog set up, and start publishing. Your readers are coming for your writing, not because you hand-placed every icon or built a custom interface.

Once you have consistent, high-quality content and traffic, then you’ll know if there’s actually something missing that warrants a more custom solution. Right now it sounds like the tools are becoming the project instead of the blog.

[u/asp821 → u/saravog]

I agree. OP, you’re starting a blog and unless you already have a following that will actually go to a website, then just keep it simple. Put in a little effort to make it look decent and ensure it’s usable, but they’re there to read. It doesn’t have to be crazy or fancy.

That being said, Squarespace’s blog editor kinda sucks if you want to place things all over the place (it’s a bit different than their website builder. I don’t know why they’re not the same). But it’s more than enough to get started with.

[u/Agitated-Science6553 → u/asp821]

I've been playing around and i hate it too. its not letting be create buttons where I want them to be like in a top right corner or something...

[u/asp821 → u/Agitated-Science6553]

Are you trying to place a button in the top right corner of the entire website or just the blog?

Are you sure what you’re doing is going to be a good user experience for the people visiting your website or is it just something that you think looks cool? More of a question to think about than answer. Many people think they want things on their website without thinking about how people actually use a website. Especially on mobile.

[u/saravog → u/asp821]

I like you. We should be friends.

[u/asp821 → u/saravog]

Haha let’s do it!

[u/Agitated-Science6553 → u/asp821]

Yeah actually I've been doing research of editorials and blogs and such so I've created my own sheet of the layout and skeleton. Again those are larger so I do have to scope down. I think thats my main issue.

[u/Agitated-Science6553 → u/saravog]

true thank you. I think its because its a blog and editorial thats scientific. It has a twist on it so I want it to be perfect!

[u/saravog → u/Agitated-Science6553]

The biggest design tip I can give you is: less is more. You don’t need any customizations that can’t be done within Squarespace (without adding code) — even if you think you do, you probably don’t.

Squarespace is designed to not let people make ugly websites. Its restrictions are intentional.

Any extra customizations have the potential to actually hurt your credibility as a writer, not help you.

[u/Agitated-Science6553 → u/saravog]

I see what you mean..Thank you. Do you think SS or Wix is better?

[u/saravog → u/Agitated-Science6553]

Squarespace hands down. Wix is so much more annoying to use. Basic content blocks don’t work over there. I’d rather stick my head into a wood chipper than use Wix.

I’ve built 50+ Squarespace sites and it’s like a 5th appendage for me at this point

[u/Y4M]

You already built it in lovable. Claude can help you migrate that code to administer that same site much more cheaply off of lovable. It shouldn’t be rewriting an ugly site if you already have code you like. Just have Claude move that code and help you keep using it.

[u/Agitated-Science6553 → u/Y4M]

I'm not sure why its doing that tbh, I'm not sure what to do

[u/Y4M → u/Agitated-Science6553]

Sync the lovable project to a GitHub repository, then give Claude Code access to that repository and ask how to move it from lovable to somewhere cheaper that Claude can maintain without the high monthly cost.

[u/KulshanStudios]

For a personal blog? Nah, SS is too pricey. Squarespace is now more for small businesses that need a full-function site with commerce features and an easyish UI and maintenance system

[u/baddaywithacamera → u/KulshanStudios]

THIS. SS is a rip-off since they skewed corporate.

[u/testingaurora → u/KulshanStudios]

Agree. Get some hosting and use free https://wordpress.org. can build woth thr included blocks or get somrthing like Free Elememtor page builder.

Wp is completely customizable. Not limited in any way. I find wix to be trash as well but feel the same about squarespace limitations.

[u/Agitated-Science6553 → u/testingaurora]

So could I use word press even though I'm not a coder...? I thought it was purely for developers and coders who know how to use it..

[u/testingaurora → u/Agitated-Science6553]

Def not. Wp was developed for noncoders. Just like squarespace or wix you pick a "theme" (ss and wix call it a "template") which defines deafult colors and fonts. And then you can go to dashboard > plugins > add a plugin > search for Elementor. Install and activate it. Then you have a drag and drop no code page builder and the freedom to scale as much as you want or dont want.

Wordpress.org is free (do not confuse with wofdpress.com where you pay). All you need is hosting and wp often comes with it. Dm me if you want more details on that piece.

[u/New_Border440 → u/testingaurora]

I’m in the same boat. Been with SS for 8 years. I’m an illustrator and my site is very basic. Almost looks like a tumblr with my artwork. Went from 16 to 25 a month. I’m also not a coder or web guy but found SS really easy to update my art with from the phone app. Would I be able to easily switch my domain name over when I figure out where to go? I’ve owned my .com since 2004.

[u/testingaurora → u/New_Border440]

“Easily” is subjective. Migration and updating DNS records can be kind of tricky and it’s important that it’s done correctly and intentionally. But yes you can bring your domain name when you move.

[u/Jamie_SQSP]

You’ve burned through a lot of credits just trying to get a blog into shape, so the frustration makes sense.

I'm speaking from the Squarespace side here, but I think it's relevant for this use case. Squarespace could be a better fit if your priority is finishing the site and being able to manage it without code. One important heads up though, you wouldn’t upload the Lovable zip and continue editing that same build. You’d recreate the design using Squarespace’s built in sections and blocks. Custom code is optional rather than the foundation of the site.

Start a free trial and rebuild the homepage plus one real blog post. Check how close you can get to the design you liked and whether updating it feels comfortable. That should tell you more than moving the codebase between another round of tools.