Design Guide: How to Create Gallery Pages in Squarespace 7.0

Design Guide: How to Create Gallery Pages in Squarespace 7.0

By Michael Thompson

December 20, 2024 at 11:49 PM

Gallery pages in version 7.0 allow you to showcase images and videos in attractive layouts, supporting up to 250 media items per page.

Adding a New Gallery Page

  1. Click Pages in the Home menu
  2. Click + and select Gallery
  3. Choose your preferred layout style (slideshow, grid, stacked, or carousel)

Adding Images

Three upload methods:

  • Click + in sidebar panel, then Upload Image
  • Click empty box in sidebar panel to use file manager
  • Drag and drop images into sidebar panel

For stock images, click + then Search Images.

Adding Videos

  1. Click + in sidebar panel
  2. Click Add Video
  3. Choose either:
    • Paste video URL directly
    • Use HTML embed code for advanced options

Adding Image Details

  • Titles (max 200 characters)
  • Descriptions
  • Categories and tags
  • Publication status (Published, Draft, To Review, Scheduled)

Organizing Content

Reordering:

  • Drag individual images in sidebar
  • Hold CTRL/Command to move multiple images
  • Drag between galleries to reorganize content

Managing Content:

  • Replace images while keeping metadata
  • Delete unwanted content
  • Add image overlays for videos
  • Set publication status

Display Options

Use these blocks to showcase gallery content:

  • Gallery Block (Carousel, Grid, Slideshow, Column views)
  • Summary Block (Board, Carousel, List, Grid views)
  • Content Link Block (Visual gallery links)

Important Notes:

  • First uploaded image becomes featured image
  • Supports YouTube and Vimeo videos
  • Cannot add blocks or text directly to Gallery Pages
  • Images automatically tagged with location if company info is set

Best Practices:

  • Check image format guidelines before uploading
  • Add titles for better SEO
  • Use categories and tags for organization
  • Consider using Layout Pages for additional content flexibility

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