How to Set Up and Manage Your Squarespace Blog: Complete Guide

How to Set Up and Manage Your Squarespace Blog: Complete Guide

By Michael Thompson

January 31, 2025 at 01:32 PM

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.

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