Squarespace templates serve as the foundation for website creation, offering professionally designed starting points that can be fully customized. Templates work differently across Squarespace versions 7.0 and 7.1, with notable distinctions in functionality and customization options.

Version 7.1 Templates:

• All sites share the same template family
• Unified functionality and style options
• No need to switch templates for new features
• Fully customizable using page sections
• Style settings managed through Site Styles panel
• Custom templates available through Squarespace Blueprint AI

Version 7.0 Templates:

• Fixed style settings and special features
• Limited customization options vary by template
• Ability to preview and switch templates without content loss
• Style changes made through Site Styles panel

Template Development Components:

• HTML: Determines content structure and placement
• CSS: Controls design elements (colors, fonts) using LESS preprocessor
• JavaScript: Powers interactive features and galleries
• JsonT: Converts server data to HTML
• JSON: Manages data format between editor and template

Customization Capabilities:

• Version 7.1: Individual page section styling
• Version 7.0: Limited per-page customization
• Style consistency maintained across sites
• Advanced modifications possible through code injection

Key Features:

• Regular automatic updates
• Mobile compatibility
• Browser optimization
• Professional design standards
• Built-in accessibility features

Migration and Support:

• Version 7.0 to 7.1 migration available
• Access to Squarespace Experts for custom solutions
• Professional design support through Squarespace Marketplace
• Comprehensive template documentation

Template design remains exclusive to Squarespace's in-house team, ensuring consistent quality and platform optimization while maintaining the platform's distinctive design standards.

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