How to Connect and Import SmugMug Photos to Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Connect and Import SmugMug Photos to Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Thompson

January 29, 2025 at 09:46 AM

SmugMug gives you powerful options to showcase and sell your photos on Squarespace. Here's how to set it up:

Add a SmugMug Social Icon

  1. Open Social Links panel
  2. Add your SmugMug profile URL
  3. Enable "Show a social icon"
  4. Save changes

The social icon will automatically appear in most templates and can be added via the Social Links block.

Connect Your SmugMug Account

  1. Navigate to Connected Accounts panel
  2. Click "Connect an account"
  3. Choose SmugMug from Social Accounts
  4. Enter your SmugMug Display Name (found next to profile photo)
  5. Sign in with SmugMug credentials
  6. Click "Connect to SmugMug"

Import SmugMug Photos

  1. Click "Import Albums to Squarespace" in Connected Accounts
  2. Select the album you want to import (one at a time)
  3. Choose up to 50 images
  4. Click "Finish & Import"

Your images will create a new Gallery page in the Off-Menu section. Move these pages to your desired navigation menu location.

Selling Your Photos

  • Imported images automatically link to their SmugMug purchase pages
  • Visitors can buy images directly through SmugMug
  • This operates independently from Squarespace Commerce

Key Features:

  • Import up to 50 images at once
  • Automatic purchase links
  • Easy gallery integration
  • Seamless visitor experience

Note: Template features may affect how destination URLs work in Gallery pages.

For optimal results, regularly check your SmugMug connection and update galleries as needed.

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