How to Add and Manage Website Pages in Squarespace: A Complete Guide

How to Add and Manage Website Pages in Squarespace: A Complete Guide

By Michael Thompson

January 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM

The Pages panel is where you add and organize your website's structure, navigation, and system settings. Here's everything you need to manage your site effectively:

Main Sections

  • Main Navigation: Primary menu displaying your site's most important pages
  • Unlinked: Pages accessible only via direct URL
  • System Pages: Built-in pages like 404 and checkout
  • Site Tools: Advanced customization options
  • Trash: Recently deleted pages
  • Manage Comments (if activated)

Basic Operations

  1. Adding Pages
  • Click + at the top of any navigation section
  • Choose your desired page type
  1. Organizing Pages
  • Drag and drop pages to reorder
  • Create dropdowns by nesting pages
  • Pages appear in navigation as ordered in the panel
  1. Managing Pages
  • Click the gear icon (⚙️) to access page settings
  • Use the trash icon to delete pages
  • Search pages using the magnifying glass icon

System Pages Include:

  • 404 Error Page
  • Checkout Page
  • Lock Screen
  • Password Protection Pages

Site Tools Features:

  • Custom CSS
  • Code Injection
  • Notification Bar
  • Promotional Pop-up
  • Mobile Info Bar
  • Cookie Settings

Important Tips:

  • Homepage is marked with a house icon
  • Unlinked pages won't appear in navigation menus
  • Deleted pages remain in Trash for 30 days
  • Mobile navigation automatically adapts for smaller screens
  • Secondary and footer navigation available in v7.0 templates
  • Member-only pages require membership activation

For the mobile app:

  1. Access Pages via More > Pages
  2. Add pages using + or Add button
  3. Manage pages by tapping ... or gear icon
  4. Delete by swiping left or tapping trash

Remember: Keep main navigation focused on essential pages to help visitors navigate effectively.

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