REBELS VS SQUARESPACE
Think Squarespace can compete with custom development? Let's see how their cookie-cutter templates stack up against digital rebellion.
SQUARESPACE: THE DIGITAL PRISON
Unlimited creative control. We build exactly what your brand deserves with zero limitations.
Locked into Squarespace's rigid templates and design system. Want to move something 5px? Too bad.
Lightning-fast, optimised code that scores 90+ on PageSpeed. Users stay, Google rewards.
Bloated with features you don't need. Average Squarespace site scores 50-60 on PageSpeed. Ouch.
We code from scratch. Your vision becomes digital reality with no compromises.
Squarespace's 'customisation' means picking fonts and colors. Try adding custom functionality? Good luck.
Full technical SEO mastery with schema markup, custom metadata, and performance optimisation.
Basic SEO fields but missing advanced schema options and critical technical optimisations.
Custom shopping experiences with unlimited product options, discount rules, and checkout flows.
Squarespace Commerce has rigid product options, limited discount rules, and transaction fees on basic plans.
Real humans who give a sh*t about your success and know your business personally.
Generic support agents reading from scripts who've never seen your website.
You own everything. Export and move your site anywhere, anytime.
Locked into Squarespace's ecosystem. Try exporting your design or functionality. You can't.
Investment in digital domination that pays for itself through better conversion and performance.
Cheaper upfront, but expensive forever with rising subscription costs and transaction fees.
THE SQUARESPACE TRAP
The hidden limitations they don't tell you about until it's too late.
DEVELOPER LOCK-OUT
Squarespace deliberately limits developer access. Want to add custom code or functionality? You're fighting their system every step of the way.
BLOATED CODE
Every Squarespace site loads tons of unnecessary JavaScript and CSS, even if you don't use those features. Result? Slow loading times and poor performance scores.
DESIGN LIMITATIONS
Their "what you see is what you get" editor is actually "what they allow is what you get." Try creating truly unique layouts and watch the frustration begin.
SCALING NIGHTMARE
As your business grows, Squarespace becomes more limiting. Need custom integrations, complex workflows, or unique functionality? Prepare to hit walls everywhere.
THE SQUARESPACE TAX
SQUARESPACE
£16/month - Personal plan (with Squarespace ads)
£23/month - Business plan (with 3% transaction fees)
£27/month - Basic Commerce (limited features)
£49/month - Advanced Commerce
£500+ - Custom developer work for basic customisations
£588+ per year FOREVER
Plus transaction fees and developer costs
BUILT BY REBELS
£4,000-12,000 - One-time investment
£40/month - Hosting (optional)
£0 - Transaction fees
£0 - Hidden costs
£0 - Ransom payments
Pays for itself in 2-3 years
And you own everything
THE HIDDEN COST: With Squarespace, you're not just paying monthly fees. You're paying with lost conversions, poor SEO rankings, slow performance, and the opportunity cost of a truly unique brand presence.
SQUARESPACE REFUGEES
Businesses that escaped Squarespace prison and never looked back.
The Squarespace Problem:
Couldn't create custom product bundles or offer complex discount rules. Limited product variants meant customers couldn't properly customize orders.
The Custom Solution:
Custom e-commerce with unlimited product options, advanced bundling, and a streamlined checkout that increased conversion by 37%.
The Squarespace Problem:
Third-party booking plugins were expensive and clunky. Couldn't integrate with their membership system or create custom class packages.
The Custom Solution:
Seamless booking system with custom membership integration, automated reminders, and waitlist management that boosted class attendance by 42%.
The Squarespace Problem:
Portfolio layouts were rigid and generic. Animations and interactions were limited, making their creative work look underwhelming.
The Custom Solution:
Immersive portfolio with custom animations, interactive case studies, and unique layouts that perfectly showcased their creative vision.
THE VERDICT
CHOOSE SQUARESPACE IF:
- • You need a simple website up quickly with minimal investment
- • Your business has very basic needs that won't change
- • You don't care about standing out from competitors
- • Performance and conversion optimization aren't priorities
- • You're comfortable with ongoing monthly fees forever
CHOOSE BUILT BY REBELS IF:
- • You want a website that truly represents your unique brand
- • You need custom functionality beyond basic templates
- • You care about performance, SEO, and conversion optimization
- • You want to own your digital presence, not rent it
- • You're building a serious business that needs room to grow
ESCAPE SQUARESPACE PRISON
Stop paying monthly ransom for a website that looks like everyone else's. Let's build you something that makes your competitors question their life choices.