How to Add a Product Block in Squarespace & Customize Store Layout

How to Add a Product Block in Squarespace & Customize Store Layout

By Michael Thompson

December 31, 2024 at 09:50 PM

A product block lets you showcase store items on any page or post, creating custom layouts beyond your main store page. The products must be from an active store page and be published to use this feature.

Adding a Product Block:

  1. Edit a page/post and click [Add Block]
  2. Select [Product]
  3. Click the pencil icon to open block editor
  4. Search and select products in [Add Product] field
  5. Click [Edit Product] to modify inventory

Customizing Display Options:

  • Image display
  • Title
  • Price
  • Description
  • Add to Cart button
  • Quick View feature

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Button Customization:

  • Change default "Add to Cart" text
  • Modify button design through site styles
  • Adjust colors and fonts

Text Formatting:

  • Title follows body font (slightly larger)
  • Price matches body font/color
  • Description uses body font/color
  • Font settings vary by template

Block Size and Shape:

  • Displays full-width by default
  • Maintains aspect ratio of product image
  • Can be resized and repositioned

Product Search Tips:

  • Searches title, description, tags, category
  • Shows max 7 results
  • Uses exact product names
  • New products may need time to appear

Important Notes:

  • Store page must remain active
  • Can hide store page in navigation
  • Featured image displays in block
  • Products from disabled stores won't add to cart

For gated content: Add product blocks to main site to allow non-member purchases from member stores.

Search considers:

  • Title
  • Description
  • Tags
  • Category
  • Additional product information

Troubleshooting:

  1. Wrong image: Update featured image in product settings
  2. Cart issues: Ensure store page is active
  3. Search problems: Use exact product names

Store page must stay active even if hidden from navigation for product blocks to function properly.

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