How Do I Become a Squarespace Partner?

How Squarespace Circle Works

Squarespace Circle is a points-based program with three tiers. You earn points when clients purchase Squarespace plans through your referral links. More points = higher tier = better benefits.

The Three Tiers

• Silver (0-999 points): Free to join. 10% off all Squarespace billing. 3-month extended trials for client sites. Access to Circle resources and community.
• Gold (1,000+ points): 20% off all billing. 6-month extended trials. Referral payments through Impact (cash commissions). Priority support. Directory listing.
• Platinum (5,000+ points): 25% off all billing. 12-month extended trials. Higher referral payments. Featured directory placement. Early access to new features.

How Points Work

You earn points when clients purchase paid Squarespace plans through your referral links:

• Personal plan: 200 points
• Business/Core plan: 300 points
• Commerce Basic: 400 points
• Advanced Commerce: 500-600 points
• Acuity Scheduling: 200 points
• Email Campaigns: 100 points

Points reset annually on January 1. You need to maintain your point threshold each year to keep your tier. If you drop below 1,000 points in a year, you move back to Silver.

How to Join Squarespace Circle

1. Visit the Squarespace Circle page and click "Join Circle"
2. Sign up with your Squarespace account - if you don't have one, create a free account first
3. You start at Silver tier - free, no requirements beyond having an account
4. Build client sites using the extended trial period and refer clients to purchase plans through your links
5. Earn points as clients subscribe, moving you toward Gold and Platinum

Previously, you needed to have contributed to at least 3 functioning Squarespace websites to join. With the 2025 restructure, the Silver tier is open to everyone - you can join and start building toward Gold immediately.

Benefits by Tier

Silver - For Getting Started

• 10% off all Squarespace subscriptions (yours and client sites you manage)
• 3-month extended trials for client sites (vs. standard 14 days)
• Access to Circle resources, guides, and community
• No referral payments at this tier

Gold - For Active Designers

• 20% off all billing - across every site you manage
• 6-month extended trials
• Referral payments through Impact - cash commissions per client subscription
• Priority customer support with faster response times
• Listed in the Squarespace Expert marketplace (potential client leads)

Platinum - For High-Volume Agencies

• 25% off all billing
• 12-month extended trials
• Higher referral payments per subscription
• Featured placement in the Expert directory
• Early access to new Squarespace features and beta programs

Circle vs. Squarespace Affiliate Program

These are two separate programs - you can use both:

• Squarespace Affiliate Program: Open to anyone. $100-$200 per referral. Paid in cash. Best for content creators, bloggers, and YouTubers who promote Squarespace to their audience.
• Squarespace Circle: For web professionals. Point-based tiers with ongoing billing discounts and extended trials. Referral payments at Gold+. Best for designers and agencies building client sites.

If you build sites for clients, use Circle. If you promote Squarespace through content, use the Affiliate Program. If you do both, join both - they don't conflict.

How Long Does It Take to Reach Gold?

Gold requires 1,000 points in a calendar year. Here's what that looks like in practice:

• 4 clients on Business plans (300 pts each) = 1,200 points → Gold
• 5 clients on Personal plans (200 pts each) = 1,000 points → Gold
• 3 clients on Commerce Basic (400 pts each) = 1,200 points → Gold

For a freelance designer building 4-6 client sites per year, reaching Gold is realistic within the first year. Agencies launching more sites can hit Platinum.

Making the Most of Your Partnership

Use Extended Trials to Win Clients

The extended trial (3-12 months depending on tier) is one of the biggest selling points. You can build a client's entire site, present it finished, and they only start paying when they're ready to launch. This removes the financial risk for clients and makes you easier to hire.

Get Listed as a Squarespace Expert

At Gold tier, you can list your services in Squarespace's Expert marketplace. Potential clients browse this directory when they need help with their sites. A strong portfolio and clear service descriptions can generate inbound leads without any marketing spend.

Stay Current on Platform Updates

Read the Circle Blog for platform updates, tips, and feature announcements. Gold and Platinum members get early access to new features - knowing what's coming helps you advise clients better and position yourself as the go-to Squarespace expert.

Focus on Client Satisfaction

Referrals from happy clients are the fastest way to grow your point total and your business. Deliver great work, communicate clearly, and go beyond just the technical build - help clients understand their site and how to manage it after launch.

Bottom Line

Becoming a Squarespace partner means joining Squarespace Circle - a free, tiered program that rewards web professionals with billing discounts, extended trials, referral payments, and expert directory listings. The Silver tier is free and open to everyone. Gold (1,000+ points) unlocks cash referral payments and 20% discounts. Start by joining Circle, build client sites using the extended trial, and earn points as clients subscribe.