I used Squarespace for a domain and website for a relative who had a very low tolerance for futzing around. No major issues. They also have O365 for email and there have not been any problems with eg email being rejected.
The biggest issue: I've learned that SQS really doesnt like people trying to go their own way, even if technically it is supported.
For example:
- you can embed your own JS scripts...but it's clunky, and debugging is not fun, because you are fighting with objects wrapped in squarespace's own object model.
- you will have a far, far more pleasant time using their payment systems, appointment tracking systems, etc than trying to integrate your own choice of third party. Thats great if they already do what you want, less so if not. So you def want to look at all the ancillary services like those that your client might need and confirm that they can live with what SQS offers.
- Finally, I no longer work on this site, but I do not remember seeing any versioning, source file backup, etc. They do have a staging system though. So you might want to consider how to preserve your client's site in case of screwups.
The biggest issue: I've learned that SQS really doesnt like people trying to go their own way, even if technically it is supported.
For example:
- you can embed your own JS scripts...but it's clunky, and debugging is not fun, because you are fighting with objects wrapped in squarespace's own object model.
- you will have a far, far more pleasant time using their payment systems, appointment tracking systems, etc than trying to integrate your own choice of third party. Thats great if they already do what you want, less so if not. So you def want to look at all the ancillary services like those that your client might need and confirm that they can live with what SQS offers.
- Finally, I no longer work on this site, but I do not remember seeing any versioning, source file backup, etc. They do have a staging system though. So you might want to consider how to preserve your client's site in case of screwups.