Squarespace

Squarespace sells tools for building websites and online stores. Anthony Casalena started it in 2003 while a student at the University of Maryland. The company is based in New York City.

Its templates are known for a clean look, and they attract photographers, designers, restaurants and small shops. Users edit pages through a visual editor, and Squarespace hosts the site. The same subscription covers a custom domain, analytics and basic marketing tools.

Other products include Squarespace Commerce for selling goods, scheduling tools and email campaigns. The company bought Google Domains customers in 2023. Permira, an investment firm, took Squarespace private in 2024 after a public listing in 2021. It competes with Wix, Shopify and WordPress for small business sites. Squarespace is known for advertising during major sports events. The brand also offers Fluid Engine, a flexible page editor. It competes with Wix, Shopify, WordPress and Webflow, and its customers include artists, restaurants, consultants and small stores.