How to Set Up and Manage Your Squarespace Blog: Complete Guide
Blog posts are organized into Blog pages (landing pages displaying multiple posts) and individual blog posts (sub-pages with dedicated URLs). Your site can have multiple Blog pages.
Adding a Blog Page (Version 7.1):
- Click + in Pages panel
- Select Blog under Collections
- Choose layout and enter title
- Customize via Blog page settings
Creating a New Post:
- Open Blog page and click + in sidebar
- Enter post title (max 200 characters)
- Add content using Text block and other content blocks
- Configure post settings including categories, tags, and featured images
Editing Existing Posts:
- Open Blog page and select post
- Click Edit
- Make changes and click Save
- Modify settings via ... menu
Post Settings Include:
- Featured image
- Excerpt
- URL slug
- Author
- Tags and categories
- Comments settings
- SEO information
- Social sharing options
- Location details
Publishing Options:
- Save as draft
- Publish immediately
- Schedule for later
- Set for review
Monetization (Version 7.1):
- Add paywall to restrict access
- Set paywall position (Blog Posts Only or Blog Preview and Blog Posts)
- Offer preview content
- Create subscription plans
Post Management:
- Search and filter posts
- Sort by status (Draft, Published, Scheduled)
- Move posts between Blog pages
- Delete unwanted posts
- Track analytics and engagement
Mobile Management:
- Create and edit posts via Squarespace app
- Add text, images, and basic blocks
- Modify post settings
- Change publication status
The blog editor supports text formatting, media embedding, and SEO optimization while maintaining a clean, professional appearance.