Content overview: “Squarespace Lays Off 19% of Workforce, Around 300 Employees Affected”. Squarespace, the popular website-building platform, is cutting 19 percent of its workforce, impacting approximately 300 of its 1,800 employees. Spokesperson Jeff Seedman confirmed the layoffs in a statement, saying the move is part of an effort to "simplify" Spokesperson Jeff Seedman confirmed the layoffs in a statement, saying the move is part of an effort to "simplify" operations and "sharpen our priorities." The company, known for its DIY website tools and Super Bowl ads, is restructuring to focus on core products and long-term growth.
The layoffs come amid broader tech industry job cuts and rising competition from rivals like Wix and WordPress. For employees, the news is a blow, but Squarespace says the changes will make it more agile and better positioned for the future. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.