How to Add and Troubleshoot Flickr Blocks in Squarespace

How to Add and Troubleshoot Flickr Blocks in Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

January 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM

The Flickr block lets you showcase your latest Flickr images on your site automatically, without manual updates. Here's how to set it up and troubleshoot common issues.

Adding a Flickr Block

  1. Edit your page/post
  2. Click [Add Block] and select [Flickr]
  3. Click the pencil icon on the block
  4. Under [Account], select [Add Account] to connect Flickr
  5. Use [Items] slider to select number of images (max 20)
  6. In [Design], choose layout: slideshow, carousel, grid, or stacked
  7. For version 7.0, click [Apply] to save

Note: The block displays your most recent Flickr images across all albums. Individual album selection isn't available.

Enabling Auto-Sync

  1. Go to [Connected Accounts]
  2. Select your Flickr account
  3. Check [Download Data]
  4. Save changes

Troubleshooting

Missing Images:

  1. Open Flickr Settings
  2. Go to Privacy & Permissions
  3. Set "Largest shared image size" to Best display size or Large 2048
  4. Reconnect your Flickr account

Duplicate/Incorrect Images:

  1. Open [Connected Accounts]
  2. Select Flickr account
  3. Click [Reset Data]
  4. Save changes
  5. Refresh page (⌘+R Mac, Ctrl+R Windows)

These changes ensure proper image display and synchronization between Flickr and your site, maintaining an up-to-date image feed.

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