As part of my role at CupoNation New Zealand, I update this Squarespace page weekly to keep the latest offers visible. During my three years reviewing website builders, Squarespace has consistently stood out for beginners launching a new brand. The Business Name Generator uses AI suggestions to match potential brand names with available domains. I have also tested the Logo Maker and image resizer tools, which make preparing visuals for a new website far easier during the early setup stage.
Squarespace is an all-in-one website platform used by small businesses, creatives and entrepreneurs across New Zealand. It offers professionally designed templates, built-in e-commerce tools, SEO features and analytics to help manage an online presence from one place. Responsive design ensures sites look polished on desktop and mobile alike.
We have seen many Kiwi businesses start with Squarespace because of its simplicity. Our team monitors current discounts and trial offers so you can launch or refresh your site while keeping setup costs manageable in those early stages.
Launching your first site feels more affordable when 10% comes off a website plan. This code suits new users setting up a portfolio, shop, or service page, and our team recommends using the trial period to decide which plan gives you the best value.
This programme is aimed at freelancers and agencies in New Zealand who build websites for clients. It combines commission earnings with client-facing discounts, which can strengthen your service offering while creating additional income streams.
Members can earn referral commissions when clients sign up for qualifying subscriptions. That commission sits on top of your design or development fees, effectively adding recurring value to each client project. Circle members can also offer discounts on new annual plans and extended free trial periods that go beyond the standard two weeks. This makes your proposal more attractive and more cost-effective for clients who may be comparing platforms.
There are three tiers, and points are earned by launching new websites or other subscription services, typically between 100 and 600 points each.
Silver, free to join. You can offer 10% off new subscriptions and a 3-month extended trial.
Gold, by collecting 1,000 points. You can offer 20% off new subscriptions and a 6-month extended trial.
Platinum, by collecting 5,000 points. You can offer 25% off new subscriptions and a 12-month extended trial.
If you regularly onboard multiple clients in a year, grouping launches within the same membership period can help you move from Silver to Gold more quickly. That increases the discount you can pass on, which can improve client retention and make your overall package more competitive without cutting your own fees.
New Zealand Squarespace users can enable Afterpay, allowing customers to split payments into four interest-free instalments over eight weeks for orders between NZ$1 and NZ$2,000 NZD. Klarna is also available, though it carries a 5.99% + NZ$0.30 transaction fee. Comparing the cost structure before selecting your payment option ensures platform fees do not quietly reduce your budget, particularly for higher-tier plans.
Verified full-time students can receive 50% off the first year of eligible annual plans, including Basic, Core, Plus, Advanced, Personal, Business, and Commerce plans, through Student Beans. Completing verification before subscribing ensures the discount applies from the outset, especially valuable for long-term website projects where annual pricing delivers better value than monthly billing.
