Download Your Squarespace Site to HTML and Self‑Host It Easily with ExFlow

• Download your Squarespace site as static HTML, CSS, JS, and images
• Remove platform badges, add custom scripts/styles, and export all pages
• Self-host the exported site on ExFlow, S3, Git/Pages, or any FTP server

• Cost savings: If Squarespace is too expensive, self-hosting can dramatically reduce ongoing costs.
• Control and flexibility: Deploy anywhere, integrate with custom tooling, set your own caching, and control your domain setup completely.
• Portability and backups: Keep a portable static copy of your content that you can host on any server.
• Performance: Static sites are fast by default and easy to optimize.

• Your site URL
• Access to the site (and password if protected)
• A hosting destination (ExFlow hosting, S3, Git-based static hosting, or an FTP server)

1. Open ExFlow

• Go to https://exflow.site
• This is your all-in-one Squarespace to HTML exporter and downloader.

1. Enter your site URL

• Paste the full domain of your Squarespace site.
• If your site is protected, provide the password when prompted (owner-provided credentials only).

1. Choose export settings

• Export CSS files
• Export JS files
• Export images and media
• Export all pages (great for full-site backups)
• Remove badge if present
• Pages exported with .html extension
• Add custom script.js and style.css
• Optional automatic sync: Git, S3, FTP

1. Start the export

• ExFlow will bundle your pages, assets, and dependencies into a clean static package.
• You can download a ZIP or sync directly to a hosting target.

1. Verify locally

• Unzip the download and open index.html in your browser, or run a tiny local server for accurate asset paths:

• Then visit http://localhost:8000 in your browser.

1. One-click hosting on ExFlow

• The simplest path: choose hosting during export and let ExFlow serve your static site with unlimited bandwidth.
• Map a custom domain from your dashboard.
• Great for teams that want a Squarespace alternative without managing infrastructure.

1. Amazon S3 static website hosting

• Create an S3 bucket named after your domain (or a unique name if using CDN/fronting).
• In ExFlow, enable S3 sync and enter your credentials to push files automatically.
• In S3 properties, enable static website hosting and set index.html as the index document.
• Optionally front with a CDN for HTTPS and caching.

1. Git-powered hosting (e.g., Git-based static hosts)

• In ExFlow, enable Git sync and connect your repository.
• ExFlow will push your exported site to your main branch or a selected branch.
• Deploy via your Git-based static host of choice. This gives version control, previews, and rollbacks.

1. Traditional hosting via FTP

• Provide your FTP credentials in ExFlow and auto-upload the exported files to your server.
• Ensure the document root points to the directory with index.html.
• Confirm file permissions and caching headers on your server.

• Dynamic features: Native CMS-driven editing, forms, search, and e-commerce do not automatically carry over in a static export. Replace them with third-party services or headless tools as needed.
• Forms: Use a static form handler or serverless function, then update your form action URLs in the exported HTML.
• SEO: You retain your content and URLs (path-dependent). Update canonical tags if you change domains. Submit new sitemaps where relevant.
• Performance: Leverage caching (Cache-Control headers), modern image formats, and a CDN for global speed.

• Redirects: If your URL structure changes, set 301 redirects.
• Robots and sitemap: Add robots.txt and sitemap.xml for search engines.
• Caching: Long-cache static assets; keep HTML with shorter TTL if you update frequently.
• Accessibility: Ensure alt attributes on images and semantic HTML.
• Security: Serve over HTTPS, use HSTS, and set basic security headers.
• Backups: Keep a copy of each export or connect ExFlow to Git for easy versioning.

• True full-site static export: HTML, CSS, JS, images, media, all pages.
• Flexible sync: Direct sync to S3, Git, and FTP from the export screen.
• Built-in hosting: Host on ExFlow with unlimited bandwidth and link your custom domain.
• Tidy developer touches: Remove platform badges, add custom script.js and style.css automatically.
• Plans for every team: Various plans unlock higher export sizes, more sites, and more monthly exports.

• Credentials: When using Git, S3, or FTP sync, you will provide credentials. Keep them secure and rotate regularly.
• Ownership: Only export sites you own or manage, and follow vendor terms.

• Is this a Squarespace alternative? For static sites, yes. ExFlow lets you turn your site into fast HTML you can host anywhere, a great option when Squarespace is too expensive or you need extra control.
• Will my CMS content export? ExFlow captures the rendered pages as static HTML. If you rely on dynamic back-end features, you will need static-friendly alternatives.
• Can I keep my domain? Yes. Point DNS to your new host. ExFlow hosting supports custom domains.
• How often should I re-export? Any time you change content. With Git/S3/FTP sync, re-deploys are quick.

• Try ExFlow now: https://exflow.site
• Export, download, and deploy in minutes. It is the simplest Squarespace to HTML workflow on the market.