Squarespace Summary Blocks: A Complete Guide to Content Display & Layout Options

Squarespace Summary Blocks: A Complete Guide to Content Display & Layout Options

By Michael Thompson

December 21, 2024 at 02:24 AM

Magazine articles on your homepage display in rows that immediately catch your eye.

Summary blocks let you showcase content from collection pages in creative layouts. Display blog posts, events, products or videos in different designs to highlight your best content.

Perfect for:

  • Homepage featured content
  • Related content sections
  • Custom content indexes
  • Blog post/product recommendations
  • Recipe collections

The four layout options are:

Wall Layout Creates a mosaic grid with staggered rows based on content size.

Carousel Layout Shows items in a horizontal scrolling row with navigation arrows.

List Layout Displays items in a single column with images alongside text.

Grid Layout Arranges items in a clean, uniform grid with equal spacing.

To add a Summary block:

  1. Click Edit on your page
  2. Select Add Block > Summary
  3. Choose content source in Content tab
  4. Customize layout in Design tab
  5. Adjust spacing, fonts, colors as needed
  6. Save changes

Key features:

  • Display up to 30 items per block
  • Filter by category or tag
  • Show/hide titles, images, excerpts
  • Customize metadata display
  • Mobile-responsive layouts
  • Background and border options

For displaying more than 30 items, create multiple Summary blocks and use tags to organize content into batches.

Summary blocks automatically update when you add new collection content, keeping your featured sections fresh with minimal effort.

Tips:

  • Add featured images to collection items for optimal display
  • Fill out metadata fields for consistent information
  • Use filters strategically to highlight specific content
  • Test different layouts to find what works best
  • Consider mobile display when choosing layouts

With Summary blocks, you can create engaging content showcases that enhance navigation and keep visitors exploring your site.

[Note: Original image references preserved as instructed but excluded here since no images were provided in the input content]

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