How to Remove and Replace Demo Content in Squarespace Sites

How to Remove and Replace Demo Content in Squarespace Sites

By Michael Thompson

February 25, 2025 at 03:48 AM

Sample content helps you create a polished website by providing a starting point for your design. Here's how to manage and customize sample content effectively:

Locating Sample Content

Visit the Pages panel to find demo pages marked with a "Demo" tag. Icons next to page titles indicate the page type (design, blog, etc.).

Navigation menu with yellow arrow

Navigation menu with yellow arrow

Replacing Sample Content

To replace demo content:

  • Pages: Click the page title and select Edit
  • Page sections: Click Edit in the upper left corner
  • Design pages: Hover over the preview and click Edit
  • Collection pages: Click the page title and select Copy page
  • Banner images: Click Banner and use the trash icon to remove

Removing Demo Pages

Delete unwanted demo pages by hovering over the page and clicking the trash icon in the Pages panel.

Navigation menu with yellow arrow

Navigation menu with yellow arrow

Restoring Demo Content

You can restore deleted demo pages within 30 days. To restore all sample content:

  1. Check URL slugs for conflicts
  2. Switch to a new template
  3. Uninstall and reinstall the original template

Important Notes:

  • Replace all sample content before upgrading to paid subscription
  • Demo pages use noindex tags until edited
  • Sample content is for inspiration only and cannot be used on live sites
  • Stock images are available through Getty Images and Unsplash integrations
  • On version 7.0, changing templates moves edited pages to Unlinked section

The "Demo" tag automatically disappears once you begin editing a page, allowing you to customize it with your own content.

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