Starting with Squarespace begins with building your site's basic structure through the Pages panel. Add pages by clicking + next to Main Navigation, selecting your desired page type, and entering a title. Set your preferred page as the homepage to control what visitors see first.

The site header is your website's central navigation hub. Edit it by clicking Edit in the preview and customize the site title, logo, social media icons, and call-to-action buttons to match your brand.

Adding content happens through two main methods:

• Blocks: Drag-and-drop elements like text, images, and buttons
• Collections: Organized content sets including blog posts, products, and events

To add blocks:

1. Open the Pages panel
2. Select your target page
3. Click Edit
4. Use + to add sections if needed
5. Click Add Block and select your desired element
6. Save changes when finished

For collection pages (blogs, stores, portfolios):

1. Create the main landing page
2. Add individual items (posts, products, projects)
3. Organize content with categories and tags
4. Enable interactive features like comments if desired

Customize your site's appearance through Site Styles:

• Fonts: Choose typography packages and text sizes
• Colors: Select palettes and edit color themes
• Animations: Add subtle movement effects
• Spacing: Adjust padding between elements

For online stores:

1. Add products to your Store Page
2. Connect payment processors
3. Configure shipping options
4. Set up tax rates
5. Customize checkout experience

Create a style guide to maintain consistency:

• Color codes
• Typography guidelines
• Logo specifications
• Layout standards
• Image requirements
• Editorial rules

Before launching, review the website launch checklist and upgrade to a paid plan when ready to publish.

Remember to regularly update content and monitor site performance after launch to maintain an effective online presence.

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