Squarespace email, known as Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), is integrated with the platform to offer professional email addresses using your custom domain. Currently, Squarespace provides Google Workspace subscriptions at cost-based pricing to its users. The following outlines the costs involved and the features included, keeping in mind that pricing is subject to change, so it's advisable to check Squarespace's official site or contact their support for the most up-to-date information.

Google Workspace Pricing through Squarespace

As of the latest update, the pricing for Google Workspace through Squarespace is as follows:

Business Starter Plan: - Monthly Cost: approx. $6 per user - Annual Cost: approx. $72 per user - Features: - Professional email with custom domains - 30 GB of cloud storage per user - Video and voice conferencing with Google Meet (up to 100 participants) - Secure team messaging - Shared calendars - Access to Google’s productivity suite, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more

Business Standard Plan: - Monthly Cost: approx. $12 per user - Annual Cost: approx. $144 per user - Features: - All Starter plan features - 2 TB of cloud storage per user - Enhanced video conferencing (up to 150 participants and recording) - Secure team messaging with additional features - Enterprise-grade search (Google Cloud Search) across company content - Advanced security and management controls

Practical Steps to Set Up Google Workspace through Squarespace

1. Create or Log In to Squarespace Account:

2. If you do not yet have a Squarespace account, sign up at Squarespace.com.

3. Select or Create a New Website:

4. Choose an existing site where you want to integrate Google Workspace or create a new website.

5. Access Email Settings:

6. Navigate to the home menu, select "Settings," then "Email & G Suite."

7. Add Google Workspace:

8. Choose the "Get Started" button under Google Workspace.

9. Select Plan:

10. Select the plan that suits your needs (Starter or Standard).

11. Configure Domain:

12. Follow prompts to set up your custom domain for use with Google Workspace. If you do not have a custom domain yet, you can purchase one through Squarespace.

13. Complete Payment:

14. Enter payment information to complete the subscription process.

15. Create User Accounts:

16. After purchasing, create user accounts for your team using your custom domain.

17. Set Up Email Clients:

18. Configure your Google Workspace email through various email clients (e.g., Gmail, Outlook) by following Google's provided instructions.

Considerations and Limitations

1. Additional Costs:
2. Keep in mind that costs may increase if additional users are added to the plan.

3. Buying custom domains through Squarespace incurs additional charges (commonly around $20 per year), although this fee includes WHOIS privacy protection and SSL.

4. Billing Frequencies:

5. Note the difference between monthly and annual billing. Choosing annual billing often provides slight savings over monthly billing.

6. Migration Support:

7. If migrating from another email service, Google provides tools and support for importing your emails, contacts, and calendars.

8. Integration:

9. Full integration with other Google services and Squarespace ensures data and workflow continuity. It's beneficial for businesses already using Google's productivity tools.

10. Support:

11. Google Workspace subscriptions purchased through Squarespace come with Squarespace's customer support. However, support specifics, such as response time, might differ from direct subscriptions through Google.

If you have any further questions or specific requirements, contacting Squarespace support or referring directly to the Google Workspace documentation can provide additional clarity.