How to Add and Customize Your Site Title in Squarespace

How to Add and Customize Your Site Title in Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

December 3, 2024 at 12:06 AM

The site title appears at the top of your website and helps establish your brand identity. Here's how to manage it effectively:

Adding or Changing Site Title

In Version 7.1:

  1. Click [Edit] in the upper left corner
  2. Hover over header and click [Edit Site Header]
  3. Click the site title or logo, then the pencil icon
  4. Enter your site title (max 120 characters)
  5. Click [Save] to finish

In Version 7.0:

  1. Open [Design] panel and click [Logo and Title]
  2. Enter your site title in the designated field
  3. Add an optional tagline if your template supports it
  4. Save changes

In Squarespace App:

  1. Tap [More] → [Design]
  2. Tap [Logo and Title]
  3. Edit title and save

Customizing Display

To modify appearance:

  • Change header layout to adjust position
  • Use site styles to customize font, size, and color
  • Adjust branding options based on template

Important Notes:

  • Site title always links to homepage
  • Custom redirect requires custom code (unsupported)
  • Avoid using angle brackets in title text
  • Consider using a logo instead of text
  • Keep text in [Site Title] field for SEO purposes

SEO Considerations:

  • Customize SEO title format for search results
  • Submit changes to Google Search Console
  • Request reindexing to update search appearances

Best Practices:

  • Keep titles clear and memorable
  • Ensure mobile compatibility
  • Maintain consistency across platforms
  • Consider search visibility when choosing title text

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