How to Add and Edit Your Site Title in Squarespace

How to Add and Edit Your Site Title in Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

December 2, 2024 at 10:44 PM

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Your site title represents your brand identity and appears in your site header, browser tabs, search results, and social shares. Here's how to manage it effectively:

Edit Your Site Title (Version 7.1)

  1. Click "Edit" at the top left
  2. Hover over header and click "Edit Site Header"
  3. Click site title/logo, then the pencil icon
  4. Enter your site title (max 120 characters)
  5. Click Save to apply changes

Edit Your Site Title (Version 7.0)

  1. Open Design panel
  2. Click "Logo and Title"
  3. Enter your site title
  4. Add optional tagline
  5. Save changes

Mobile App Instructions

  1. Tap More > Design
  2. Select Logo and Title
  3. Edit site title
  4. Tap Save

Customize Title Display

  • Adjust header layout for positioning
  • Modify fonts through Site Styles panel
  • Change colors using site-wide color settings
  • Title always links to homepage

Using a Logo Instead

  1. Upload logo to replace text title
  2. Keep text in Site Title field for:
    • Alt text purposes
    • Browser tabs
    • Search results
    • Social sharing

SEO Title Format Tips

  • Customize how title appears in search results
  • Remove %s variable for different display
  • Add keywords strategically
  • Avoid using angle brackets (<>)

Best Practices

  • Keep titles clear and memorable
  • Ensure mobile compatibility
  • Consider search visibility
  • Maintain consistent branding
  • Use SEO-friendly formatting

For search result updates:

  1. Review SEO title format
  2. Submit site to Google Search Console
  3. Request re-indexing for changes

Remember: Title changes may take time to reflect in search results and social shares.

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