Template switching in Squarespace 7.0 allows you to change your website's design while keeping your content intact. Here's how to do it effectively:

Before You Start

• Switching templates changes design and structure but preserves most content
• You can preview templates before making them live
• Only logged-in users can see preview templates
• Some changes affect your live site during preview

What Carries Over

Template-specific changes:

• Website styles (fonts, colors)
• Navigation arrangement
• Sidebar content
• Footer content
• Header/footer layouts
• Background images

Changes that affect all templates:

• Pages and content
• Blog posts
• Gallery images
• Products
• Events
• SEO settings
• Custom code

Step-by-Step Process

1. Prepare for Layout Changes

• Check template compatibility for important features
• Verify support for sidebars, banners, and background images
• Confirm index page and navigation requirements

2. Install New Template

• Go to Design > Template
• Click "Install New Template"
• Select desired template
• Click "Start with"

3. Preview and Customize

• Click Preview on installed template
• Move pages from "Not linked" section
• Adjust template styles
• Test layout and functionality

4. Publish Template

• Click "Make Active Template"
• Confirm the change
• Template becomes visible to visitors

Managing Templates

To uninstall:

1. Set different template as live
2. Go to Design > Template
3. Hover over template
4. Click Uninstall
5. Confirm removal

Tips:

• Install multiple templates to try different designs
• Use Ctrl+F/Command+F to find installed templates
• Preview in incognito mode to see visitor view
• Save template-specific changes only when ready
• Keep original content in "Not linked" section during preview

Note: Version 7.1 doesn't support template switching, but offers extensive customization options within the same template family.

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