Add Pages to Site Navigation: A Step-by-Step Guide

Add Pages to Site Navigation: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Thompson

January 24, 2025 at 04:16 PM

Built-in navigation menus make your website easy to explore. Here's how to add pages for optimal site structure:

Adding New Pages

Version 7.1:

  1. Open the Pages menu
  2. Click the + icon next to primary navigation
  3. Select "Blank Page" or choose from pre-made layouts
  4. Enter page title and press Enter

Navigation menu with "Add Page" option

Navigation menu with "Add Page" option

Version 7.0:

  1. Open Pages menu
  2. Click + next to main navigation
  3. Choose page type
  4. Enter title and press Enter

Add New Document icon

Add New Document icon

Available Page Types

Layout Pages:

  • Customizable pages using content blocks
  • Start blank or use pre-designed templates
  • Add text, images, forms, and other elements

Collection Pages:

  • Blog
  • Events
  • Portfolio (7.1 only)
  • Shop/Products
  • Albums (7.0 only)
  • Gallery (7.0 only)

Additional Options:

  • Drop-down menus
  • External links
  • Member-only pages
  • Cover pages
  • Index pages (7.0)
  • Info pages (Aviator template only)

Mobile App Support

The Squarespace mobile app allows you to:

  • Add/edit layout pages
  • Manage shop products and inventory
  • Create blog posts
  • Schedule content
  • Add/edit events
  • Manage galleries
  • Reorder navigation

Next Steps

After adding pages:

  1. Edit page settings (SEO, URLs, etc.)
  2. Reorder navigation by dragging pages
  3. Delete unwanted pages (recoverable within 30 days)
  4. Customize navigation style (fonts, colors)

Remember to maintain a logical structure that helps visitors find information easily.

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