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A site's visibility depends on its current status and subscription type. Here's what you need to know about site publication on Squarespace:
Trial Site Visibility
- Trial sites are private by default
- Only site owners and creators can access them
- Won't appear in search engines
- Can be shared via direct link
- Option to add site-wide password for controlled access
Paid Site Publication Status To check if your site is live:
- Go to Home menu
- Click Settings
- Select Site Publication Status
- Look for "Published" status
Online Store Requirements
- Must connect to a payment processor
- Without processor, checkout shows "not available" banner
- Connecting processor enables checkout functionality
Publication of Site Changes
Requires Manual Saving:
- Layout page edits
- Blog posts, events, products
- Page descriptions
- Style and design settings
- Content block areas
Auto-Updates (on page refresh):
- Gallery section images
- Gallery page images/videos
- Album page tracks
- Navigation menu changes
Privacy Options
- Can maintain privacy after paid upgrade
- Option to use site-wide password
- Ability to hide from search engines
Search Engine Removal
- Use Google Search Console to remove indexed content
- Squarespace cannot assist with search engine removal
- Can prevent future indexing through site settings
These settings ensure you maintain control over your site's visibility while preparing for public launch.
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