How to Sell Workshops on Squarespace

How to Sell Workshops on Squarespace

TL;DR: Key Points

• Set up workshops as service products (no shipping needed)

• Use Squarespace's Commerce tools for pricing and inventory

• Create variants for different times or instructors

• Promote workshops with Acuity and custom events pages

• Add product blocks to events pages for direct purchasing

Getting Started with Workshop Sales

Step 1: Add Your Workshop

1. Go to the Pages panel

2. Pick an existing store page or create a new one

3. Click the "+" icon and select 'Service'

4. Fill in your Product Name, Description, and add Images

Step 2: Set Price and Capacity

1. In the product editor, find the Inventory section

2. Set your price

3. Turn on 'Unlimited stock' if there's no participant limit, or set the maximum number of attendees

Step 3: Create Variants for Different Options

1. In the Inventory section, click "Add" next to variants

2. Choose 'Custom' from the dropdown

3. Create an option name like 'Time' or 'Session'

4. Add details for each variant (different times, instructors, or workshop levels)

Step 4: Publish Your Workshop

1. Click 'Save & Publish'

2. You can schedule the workshop to go live at a future date if needed

Step 5: Create an Events Page

1. In the Pages panel, select an existing events page or create a new one

2. Add each workshop with title, time, and date

3. Drop a product block into the event description to link directly to the purchase page

Common Questions

Quick Definitions

Wrapping Up