No storefront needed — get paid via DMs and QR codes with Squarespace’s new tool

• Squarespace launched Pay Links, letting freelancers and small businesses share secure payment URLs anywhere
• The feature is free across all plans, supporting retainers, bookings, tips, and final payments
• You can use the tool, even if you don't have a storefront

Website builder platform Squarespace just introduced a new feature that allows freelancers, solopreneurs, and small businesses to get paid more easily, even if they don’t have an online storefront.

Called Pay Links, the tool enables users to create dedicated URLs for payment, which can then be shared across a myriad of different platforms - via text, social media, QR codes, or even embedded as links on websites.

“For small businesses and solopreneurs juggling seasonal demands, getting paid should be effortless,” Squarespace said in a press release. “Pay Links offer a fast way to collect payments with professional, branded design, built-in security, and integrated ...