Squarespace cuts 19% of staff as it pushes AI site-building platform
What happened
Squarespace launched its AI site-building tool Blueprint in 2024 and has announced an upcoming AI-native platform, Forma, now open for a waitlist. TechCrunch reported on November 3, 2026 that the website building and hosting company confirmed it will cut about 19% of its global staff, roughly 300 people. The company said the restructuring aims to simplify operations, clarify priorities and move faster for its next stage of growth.
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- TechCrunch · AIWeb host Squarespace lays off 19% of its employees
网站建设与托管公司 Squarespace 确认将裁减全球约19%的员工，涉及约300人。公司表示，此次重组旨在简化运营、明确优先事项，并为下一阶段增长加快行动速度。在生成式 AI 建站工具兴起的背景下，Squarespace 已于2024年推出 AI 工具 Blueprint，并于近日宣布即将推出 AI 原生平台 Forma，目前已开放候补名单。
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