
A Complete Guide to Gallery Pages in Squarespace 7.0: Features, Management, and Best Practices
When using gallery pages in version 7.0, you can showcase images and videos in various attractive layouts. You can add up to 250 media items per gallery, with designs varying by template (slideshows, grids, stacked, or carousels).
Adding a Gallery Page
- Click Pages in the Home menu
- Click + and select Gallery
- Upload images through:
- Clicking + in the sidebar
- Clicking the empty box to open file manager
- Dragging and dropping files
- Using "Search Images" for stock photos
Adding Videos
- Click + in the sidebar and select "Add Video"
- Choose either:
- Direct URL from YouTube/Vimeo
- HTML embed code for advanced options
- Optionally add thumbnail overlays
Customizing Content
Content Management:
- Add titles and descriptions (max 200 characters)
- Set publication status (Published, Draft, Review, Scheduled)
- Organize with categories and tags
- Rearrange images by dragging in the sidebar
- Move content between galleries
Element Settings:
- Edit images with built-in editor
- Customize social sharing options
- Add click-through URLs (template dependent)
- Set featured images
- Manage image visibility
Display Options
Use blocks to showcase gallery content elsewhere:
- Gallery Block: Carousel, Grid, Slideshow, or Column views
- Summary Block: Board, Carousel, List, or Grid views
- Content Link Block: Visual links with thumbnails
Tips for Best Results:
- Follow image format guidelines
- First image becomes featured image automatically
- Videos can include custom thumbnails
- Images can be tagged with location data
- Descriptions improve SEO through alt text
- Consider template-specific display options
Remember: Gallery pages only display media content. For additional elements, use a layout page with gallery blocks instead.
For customization insights and specific template options, refer to the gallery style guide for your chosen template.
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