The right choice for a searcher who wants a multi-page website that looks genuinely established and professional, and is willing to pay a modest monthly fee for the quality.
Squarespace is one of the most widely used website builders globally, known specifically for the quality of its design templates. It produces websites that look professional without requiring any design skills or coding knowledge. For a searcher, the relevant plan is Basic at $16 per month on annual billing, which includes hosting, a free custom domain for the first year, SSL certificate, unlimited bandwidth and access to over 190 templates. The Blueprint AI builder generates a complete starter site from a short description, significantly reducing the initial setup time. Squarespace acquired Google Domains in 2023 and handles domain registration and management within the same platform.
Why searchers use it
A searcher’s website is often the first impression an owner or intermediary has of them after a cold email. A Squarespace site signals professionalism and seriousness in a way that a basic single-page builder does not. The multi-page structure allows a searcher to present a more complete picture: who they are, their professional background, investment criteria, target business profile and contact information. The template quality is consistently higher than comparable builders at the same price point.
Core capabilities relevant to search funds
- 190+ professionally designed templates covering business and portfolio categories
- Blueprint AI generates a starter site from a description
- Multi-page structure for about, criteria, contact and background pages
- Custom domain included free for first year
- Contact forms with email notifications
- Mobile-optimised and fast loading
- SSL certificate and managed hosting included
- 14-day free trial with no credit card required
Honest limitations
Squarespace is more expensive than Carrd or Hostinger for what is essentially a credibility website used for 12 to 24 months. At $16 per month on annual billing the total cost over two years is approximately $384, compared to $19 per year for Carrd Pro Standard. Domain renewal after the first year costs $20 to $70 depending on the extension. No free tier, only a 14-day trial.
Pricing
- Basic plan $16/month on annual billing, $23/month monthly
- Core plan $23/month annual. Free custom domain included first year
- 14-day free trial available.
