New Article Title: How to Edit and Customize Website Footers in Squarespace

New Article Title: How to Edit and Customize Website Footers in Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

January 2, 2025 at 09:07 PM

Let's structure a concise, clear guide about editing website footers:

Adding Footer Content

To edit your website footer:

  1. Click "Edit" on any page
  2. Hover over the footer area
  3. Click "Edit Footer"
  4. Click "Add Block" to insert content
  5. Click "Save" when finished

Common Footer Elements:

  • Contact information
  • Social media icons
  • Newsletter signup forms
  • Important links
  • Copyright notices

image of footer editing interface

image of footer editing interface

Footer Display Options

Global Footer:

  • Appears on all website pages
  • Can include multiple content blocks
  • Supports customizable backgrounds and layouts

Pre-Footer (Select Templates):

  • Secondary footer section
  • Displays above main footer
  • Available in Bedford and Pacific templates

Page-Specific Footers:

  • Only visible on individual pages
  • Available in Avenue, Five, and Montauk templates
  • Ideal for page-specific content

Hiding the Footer

To hide footer on all pages:

  1. Click "Edit" on any page
  2. Hover over footer area
  3. Click "Edit Footer"
  4. Click trash icon
  5. Save changes

To hide footer on specific pages:

  1. Open "Pages" menu
  2. Click settings next to page title
  3. Select "Navigation" tab
  4. Disable "Show Footer"
  5. Save changes

Mobile Display Features

Version 7.1:

  • Independent desktop and mobile layouts
  • Customizable section arrangements

Version 7.0:

  • Automatic responsive stacking
  • Vertical block alignment on mobile devices

Styling Options

Customize your footer by:

  • Adjusting layout and spacing
  • Setting background colors
  • Choosing font styles
  • Adding custom sections
  • Modifying content width

Limitations:

  • Can't move blocks between footer and page content
  • Some templates restrict column numbers
  • Footer content doesn't transfer between templates
  • "Made with Squarespace" text removal requires separate steps

Best Practices:

  • Keep content organized and minimal
  • Ensure mobile responsiveness
  • Maintain consistent branding
  • Include essential contact information
  • Add clear navigation links

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