Is weebly closing down? Why haven't we been advised?

[MEN-459]

I have been contacted by a 3rd party provider offering to migrate us to their service.

Because they say that Weebly is closing. Is this true?

[Candlestore]

@MEN-459 ;

Since this is more a Square forum than a Weebly forum you might want to double check with Weebly.  Yes I know Square owns Weebly as of 2018 I believe, but different Weebly Products and Support or Websites and technicles behind the scenes are probably best answered directly from Weebly support to check what Products you have from them.  When doing a Quick Google search the I just see that Weebly will sunset as of July 2025....... but have no idea when this post was from or if it is current which Might be why your getting these calls, emails or ads.  Since weebly has their own service and Square had its own service and they mergered I am not sure if one will be sunsetted or if Square being the Parent decided to keep weebly going since the article about Sunsetting weebly was written.  my google search was for "is weebley selling or closing" but I can not post images for some reason.

Maybe a Square Moderator would have some insight...

@Summer2024 ; @Sammie_C ; @_Violet 

[Summer2024 · Accepted solution]

Hi, @MEN-459 ! Thanks for the tag, @Candlestore ! 

The Facts About Weebly and Square:

1. Current Status:

   • Square acquired Weebly in 2018
   • Square allows users to bridge from Weebly to Square Online if they want to try the features available on SO
   • Weebly is NOT suddenly closing or shutting down
   • Square is managing a gradual migration process

2. What's Actually Happening:

   • This is a planned, gradual transition
   • Existing Weebly sites continue to function
   • Square provides migration tools and support

Important Points:

1. Be Cautious of Third-Party Claims:

   • Some third parties may use scare tactics
   • They might exaggerate 
   • Be wary of unsolicited migration offers
   • Square handles migrations officially

2. Square Online Benefits:

   • Better integration with Square POS
   • Enhanced e-commerce features
   • Improved inventory management
   • Direct connection to Square's ecosystem

3. Your Options:

   • Continue using your current Weebly site
   • Migrate to Square Online when ready
   • Get support directly from Square

Recommendations:

1. Before Making Any Decisions:

   • Contact Square Support directly
   • Review official Square communications
   • Don't rush into third-party services

2. If Considering Migration:

   • Use Square's own migration tools
   • Keep your existing site running
   • Plan the transition carefully

Red Flags to Watch For:

• Unsolicited migration offers
• Pressure to act immediately
• Claims of immediate platform shutdown
• Excessive migration fees

I hope this helps. In conclusion, no Weebly is not shutting down. 

[Candlestore]

@Summer2024 ;

This might be some information to Cross refrence for the Online Forum page so more Online people will see it.