Blogs in Squarespace consist of a blog page (landing page) and individual blog posts. Each blog post has its own dedicated URL and can include various content types.

Adding a Blog Page (Version 7.1):

1. Open Pages panel and click +
2. Select Blog under Collection
3. Choose layout
4. Enter page title
5. Customize settings like posts per page and SEO

Creating Blog Posts:

1. Open blog page
2. Click + in side panel
3. Enter post title (max 200 characters)
4. Add content using text blocks
5. Configure post settings:
   • Featured image
   • Excerpt
   • Categories/tags
   • Comments
   • SEO settings
   • Social sharing options

Post Management:

• Save as draft
• Schedule for later
• Publish immediately
• Set review status
• Move between blog pages
• Search and filter posts

Monetization (Version 7.1):

• Add paywall for premium content
• Set preview posts
• Choose paywall scope:
  • Blog posts only
  • Blog summary and posts
• Create pricing plans
• Collect email addresses for access

Mobile Management:

• Use Squarespace app
• Create new posts
• Edit existing content
• Manage post settings
• Add text and images
• Schedule or publish posts

Location Features:

• Add address to posts
• Display location on maps
• Available in templates like Farro, Five, Native
• Visible in summary blocks

Best Practices:

• Use excerpts for better previews
• Set featured images
• Organize with categories/tags
• Enable social sharing
• Optimize SEO settings
• Schedule content strategically

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