Short answer: yes. I’ve built four. And I still sleep fine.
If you’d like an even deeper dive into what it takes to juggle several Squarespace builds at the same time, skim my full case study right here.
Let me explain how it feels, what it costs, and where it gets a bit tricky.
If you’re still exploring your options, the head-to-head reviews on Website Builder Awards offer a sharp look at how Squarespace compares to other platforms.
The quick yes (and the tiny “but”)
- You can make as many sites as you want under one Squarespace account.
- Each site needs its own plan when you go live.
- You can switch between sites from one dashboard. It’s easy.
The small “but”? Costs stack up if you run a bunch of sites at once.
My real sites, how I set them up, and what I learned
I run a mix of work and personal projects. Here’s what I made and why it worked.
1) Kayla’s Clay — my pottery shop
I sell mugs and bowls I throw on weekends. I used a Commerce plan. I set up Stripe and PayPal so folks could pay fast. I added low stock alerts, simple tax rules, and a clean product grid. Shipping was the headache at first. I kept boxes, tape, and a little scale in a closet. I wrote short product pages with size, care, and a tiny story. People love a story.
If you’re chasing more advanced e-commerce ideas—like auction-style listings—see how I tackled three different auction builds in this breakdown.
What surprised me? I didn’t need a thousand apps. It just worked. I do wish bulk edits were faster, but I learned to group products by glaze, which helped.
2) Sox Writes — my writing portfolio
This one is simple: a homepage, a few pages of clips, a blog, and a contact form. I added Squarespace Scheduling so folks can book a 20-minute intro call. It’s tied to my Google Calendar, so I don’t double book. Clean, calm, and no fuss.
Curious how a lean writing portfolio feels on another builder? I spun up three live sites with Bookmark and shared the honest results over here.
Tiny tip: name your pages like a librarian. “Work Samples,” “About,” “Rates.” People click faster when labels make sense.
3) Henry & Tasha — a private wedding site
I made this for my cousin. Password protected. A pretty gallery, the schedule, maps, hotel info, and an RSVP form that sent answers straight to a Google Sheet. No store needed. The Personal plan was enough. We only kept it live for six months. Then we exported photos and closed it. Simple and sweet.
When I need to prototype personal sites even faster, I sometimes reach for V0; here’s what happened when I built three real examples in this report.
Random, but true: the map block saved me at least ten text messages from aunties asking, “Where do we park?”
I run a local book club. We post meeting dates, reading guides, and snack sign-ups. I tried Member Areas for a few months so folks could log in and see bonuses. It worked fine, but for a small group, I later went back to public pages. Less tech, more reading. I kept a donation button through Stripe, and that covered snacks and folding chairs.
At one point I wondered if a pop-up video lounge might help members mingle between meetings. I dug around resources on live chat and ended up bookmarking this guide to the best chat-roulette style sites for meeting new people, which breaks down which services embed smoothly in Squarespace and outlines moderation tools so your community stays safe.
Need inspiration for hyper-local event sites? I once tested ideas on three bounce-house rental pages—results and lessons are right here.
You know what? The event pages look nicer than I expected. Clean, bold dates. No clutter.
How I manage many sites in one account
- I use one Squarespace login. All sites show in a neat grid on the account home screen.
- Each site has its own billing and plan (Personal, Business, or Commerce).
- Annual plans sometimes include a free domain for the first year, per site. Helpful for new ideas.
- Sharing access is easy. I invite my cousin or a client as a contributor with their own role. No panic about passwords.
- When a client pays, I transfer the site to their account. Two clicks. Then I’m out of billing jail.
If you’d like the official step-by-step, Squarespace’s own support article on managing multiple sites walks through permissions, billing, and common pitfalls.
Small thing that matters: I give each site a short “nickname” in the dashboard like “CLAY,” “WRITES,” “WEDDING,” “BOOKS.” Sounds silly. Saves time.
What’s great vs. what’s meh
What I love:
- New site setup is fast. Pick a template, swap photos, publish.
- Fonts, colors, and spacing stay consistent across pages. Less tinkering.
- Built-in forms, galleries, and e-commerce are sturdy.
What I wish were better:
- One plan can’t cover two sites. If you run five microsites, the bill can creep up.
- Copying a whole site to use as a “starter” is still clunky. I reuse blocks, but it’s not magic.
- If you need very custom layouts, you’ll hit the walls. Not always, but sometimes.
Money talk without the fluff
Each site has its own plan. My shop uses Commerce. My portfolio uses Business. The wedding site used Personal. The book club sits on a Website plan too. No extra hosting is needed, which is nice, but yes, four sites means four plan fees. I keep a little spreadsheet with renewal dates, domains, and email add-ons. Boring, but it saves me from surprise charges.
A quick, real workflow I follow
- Brain spark? Start a new site on a trial.
- Build pages, write copy, add images.
- Connect a domain when it’s ready.
- Upgrade only when I’m set to publish.
- If it’s for a client, transfer ownership after launch.
Honestly, that flow calms me. No pressure till it looks right.
Should you run multiple sites?
If you have distinct brands or audiences, yes. My shop and my portfolio should not live together. Folks buying mugs don’t need to scroll past copywriting rates.
When I toyed with niche classified-ad projects, I learned a lot about splitting audiences—full story in this classified build series. For design inspiration, study how city-focused marketplace pages present concise listings—take a look at Westminster’s scene on OneNightAffair’s Skip-the-Games alternative, where you can see real-world ad layouts and filtering tricks in action.
If your projects share the same brand, you might use sections on one site instead of three. That’s cheaper and easier.
For teams juggling dozens of properties under one umbrella, Squarespace Enterprise offers a playbook for overseeing a full multisite portfolio with centralized governance and user controls.
Final say
Squarespace does let you build multiple websites. I do it every week. It’s smooth, tidy, and friendly. Just remember: each site lives on its own plan, and your budget should match your goals. Start small. Publish what’s real. And if a site no longer earns its keep, close it with grace.
I’ll keep my four for now. The mugs are selling, the calendar is booked, the book club meets next Thursday, and the wedding photos still make me smile. That’s a win in my book.