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| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Founder(s) | Anthony Casalena |
| Industry | Web content management system, Website builder, Web hosting service |
| Employees | 160 (as of August 2013)[1] |
| URL | www |
| Launched | January 2004 |
Squarespace is a SaaS-based content management system (CMS) which is composed of a website builder, blogging platform and hosting service. The service allows individuals and businesses to create and maintain websites and blogs.
History
[edit]Squarespace was founded in 2003 and launched in January, 2004 by Anthony Casalena using a $30,000 investment from Casalena's father. Casalena's impetus for creating the software behind the company was his dissatisfaction in finding an elegant solution for publishing his personal web page.[3] Squarespace was founded to create an all-in-one publishing solution, eliminating the need for multiple pieces of software to run a single website.
Releases
[edit]| Version | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | May 2007 | Introduced full site searching, FAQs, integrated form building, forums, and a Google Maps component. |
| 5 | July 2008 | First major interface revision. Added a drag-and-drop interface with extensive use of JavaScript. |
| 6 | July 2012 | Completely new system featuring a more free form and flexible layout system. Added portfolio templates, responsive designs which work well on mobile devices. This version added a true developer platform allowing full control of all HTML, CSS and Javascript files. |
Awards
[edit]- In 2011, Squarespace Founder and CEO Anthony Casalena was named one of Crains New York's Top Entrepreneurs of 2011.[4]
- In September 2012, the company was listed in Time.com's 50 Best Websites of 2012.[5]
- In December 2012, the company was ranked #2 Best Place to Work in New York City by Crain's New York.[6]
- In January 2013, the company placed #45 in Forbes' annual list of America's Most Promising Companies.[7]
- In January 2013, Squarespace Founder and CEO Anthony Casalena was named one of America's Most Promising CEOs Under 35 by Forbes.[8]
Funding
[edit]Squarespace is funded by Accel Partners and Index Ventures. The company raised $38.5 million in its Series A round of funding in July, 2010. As part of the financing deal, Squarespace formed a board of directors, to add its three charter members: Jonathan Klein, Andrew Braccia, and Dominique Vidal. Casalena remains Squarespace's largest shareholder.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "About Squarespace". Retrieved February 6, 2013.
- ^ "Squarespace.com Site Info". Retrieved February 6, 2013.
- ^ "Squarespace Raises $38.5 Million From Accel, Index Ventures". Techcrunch. 2010-07-13. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ "Top Entrepreneurs 2011". Crain's New York Business. 2011-05-28. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ "50 Best Websites 2012". Time (magazine). 2012-09-18. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ "Best Places to Work 2012". Crain's New York Business. 2012-12-02. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ "America's Most Promising Companies". Forbes. 2013-02-06. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ "America's Most Promising CEOs Under 35". Forbes. 2013-02-06. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ "Index, Accel bet big on Squarespace". Reuters. 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
External links
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Category:Cloud platforms
Category:Internet properties established in 2003
Category:Web content management system
Category:Website builder
Category:Web hosting service
Category:Blog hosting services