Complete Guide: How to Create and Manage a Blog in Squarespace
Squarespace blogging lets you create and manage engaging blog content through a user-friendly interface. Here's everything you need to know to get started:
Blog Structure
- Blog pages serve as landing pages displaying multiple posts in list or grid layouts
- Blog entries are individual posts with unique URLs
- You can have multiple blog pages on your site
Creating a Blog
To add a blog page:
- Open Pages menu and click +
- Select Blog under Collections
- Choose a layout
- Enter page title
- Customize settings like posts per page, SEO, and social sharing
Creating Blog Posts
To add a new post:
- Open blog page
- Click + in side menu
- Enter post title (up to 200 characters)
- Add content using text blocks
- Customize post settings
Post Settings Include:
- Featured image
- Excerpt
- Tags and categories
- Comments
- Publication status
- SEO settings
- Social sharing options
- Location
Managing Your Blog
- Edit existing posts through Pages menu
- Schedule posts for future publishing
- Set posts as drafts or require review
- Move posts between blog pages
- Search and filter posts by status
- Add location data for display in summary blocks
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Monetization (Version 7.1)
- Add paywalls to restrict content access
- Offer preview posts to non-subscribers
- Create subscription models
- Collect email addresses for access
Mobile Management
- Use Squarespace mobile app for on-the-go editing
- Create new posts
- Add text, images, and line blocks
- Edit existing content
- Manage post settings
Note: XML-RPC clients cannot be used to update Squarespace blogs. All edits must be made through the platform or mobile app.
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