preliminary squarespace findings

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 | Other | n/a | 2 |
 | | | **10** |

+## Squarespace
+
+[Squarespace](https://www.squarespace.com/) is a visual site builder that starts you off with premade templates. It's somewhat block-based and limited in full customizability.
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+| Factor | Notes | Score |
+|---|---|---|
+| Semantic HTML | Template tested uses somewhat reasonable semantic HTML. Choice of what is considered a heading is a bit curious | 2 |
+| Keyboard navigation | Template tested has custom tab focus styling. Cannot be further edited, but custom that fits the theme is pretty standout. Skip link included in at least some templates. | 3 |
+| Reading order | Imperfect and can't be edited by user. Block-based layout is a little too freeform to ensure proper reading order, so the user should be careful where they add things. Early testing indicates that reading order is determined by the *first* place a block is placed, and is never re-assessed by the builder. | 1 |
+| Text alternatives | Supported. | 3 |
+| Color | Dark mode requires custom code or a plugin and seems *extremely* painful to accomplish. | 1 |
+| Other | This isn't an accessibility consideration, but *christ* is Squarespace a pain to work with. | 1 |
+| | | **11** |
+
 ## Startup

 [Startup](https://designmodo.com/startup/) is a block-based builder with pre-defined components and less freedom than some others on this list.
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 | Framer* | 13 |
 | Startup | 13 |
 | Blocs** | 12 |
+| Squarespace* | 11 |
 | Univer.se | 11 |
 | Cowsites | 10 |
 | Showit | 10 |