The Squarespace alternative for when you've outgrown the template
Squarespace is great until you hit the wall — templated design that looks like everyone else, performance you can't fully control, and features that stop where their blocks do. Hesperos rebuilds you a custom Next.js site you still edit yourself, with none of the template ceiling.
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BEFOREAFTER| Squarespace | Hesperos | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Templated themes, limited customization | Bespoke design, built for your brand |
| Speed | Heavy shared platform, limited speed control | 98–99 desktop, 85–91 mobile measured, optimized page by page |
| SEO control | Basic, platform-controlled | Full control — schema, metadata, sitemaps |
| Custom features | Locked to their blocks and apps | Anything you need — payments, AI, custom logic |
| Ownership | You rent the platform; no code export | You own the code and the CMS outright |
| Editing | Self-edit inside their editor | Self-edit in a CMS you own |
When Squarespace is the better choice
If you need a simple site live this afternoon on a tiny budget and never plan to customize it, Squarespace is the cheaper, faster choice. Hesperos is for when you've outgrown exactly that.
If you've hit the ceiling of what Squarespace can do but still want to edit everything yourself, a Next.js revamp gives you the control without the agency price tag.
Paying Squarespace every month? Run your numbers through the cost calculator →
Common questions
Can I move my content off Squarespace?
Yes — migrating your existing pages and content is part of every revamp.
Will I still be able to edit the site myself?
Yes. You get a CMS you own and edit yourself, with no developer required for routine changes.
How does the cost compare?
Squarespace is a recurring monthly fee for a site you rent. A Hesperos revamp is a one-time build from $3,500 that you then own outright.
Let’s get your new site live by September 10.
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