Squarespace templates serve as the foundation for website design, with functionality varying between versions 7.0 and 7.1. This comprehensive guide explains the key differences and features across template versions.

Version 7.1 Features

• All sites share identical features and style options
• Part of the same template family
• Supports Blog, Event, Layout, Portfolio, and Store pages
• Unified layout options across all templates

Version 7.0 Features

• Each template has unique styling and functionality
• Supports Album, Blog, Event, Gallery, Layout, and Store pages
• Template-specific features and style rules
• Special pages like index pages available in some template families

Page Layout Options

Blog Pages:

• List
• Grid
• Grid/List
• Single Column
• Masonry
• Basic Grid
• Horizontal
• Alternating Horizontal

Gallery Pages (Version 7.0):

• Multiple display options for images and videos
• Template-specific styling
• Custom gallery block options
• Note: Version 7.1 uses gallery sections instead

Mobile Optimization:

• All templates feature responsive designs
• Automatically adjusts for different screen sizes
• Template-specific mobile adaptations in version 7.0
• Optimized layouts for narrow screens

Navigation:

• Customizable link options for each template family
• Different header displays for index and information pages
• Mobile-specific navigation adaptations

Site Layout Considerations:

• Template-specific headers and footers (Version 7.0)
• Consistent styling across pages
• Special formatting for index pages
• Mobile-responsive design elements

Page Types Comparison: Version 7.0:

• Album Pages
• Blog Pages
• Event Pages
• Gallery Pages
• Layout Pages
• Store Pages
• Special template-specific pages (e.g., information pages in Aviator, project pages in York)

Version 7.1:

• Blog Pages
• Event Pages
• Layout Pages
• Portfolio Pages
• Store Pages

This standardization in Version 7.1 offers more consistent functionality while Version 7.0 provides template-specific features and customization options.

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