Built-in search features help visitors find content on your Squarespace site through three main methods: search blocks, a built-in search page URL, and header search fields in select version 7.0 templates.

Search Content Coverage

The following content is indexed for site search:

• Text, Markdown, and Code blocks
• Image captions and Map block addresses
• Collection items (blog posts, events, portfolio pages, products)
• Page titles and descriptions
• Tags and categories
• Gallery and Album pages (version 7.0)

Search Implementation Options

Built-in Search Page: Access site-wide search by adding "/search" to your domain:

• yourdomain.squarespace.com/search
• yourdomain.com/search

Search Block:

• Add customizable search fields to any page
• Limit search to specific collections
• Enable auto-populate results

Header Search Bars (Version 7.0): Available in select templates:

• Brine
• Farro
• Skye

Optimizing Search Results

To improve search effectiveness:

• Add descriptive titles and descriptions
• Use relevant tags and categories
• Include keyword-rich content
• Use specific search terms for better results

Important Notes:

• Noindex pages and Not linked content are included in search results
• Unpublished content appears only when logged in
• Member site pages aren't indexed
• Search results follow site-wide font and color settings
• Track search queries in analytics panel

Troubleshooting Tips:

1. Clear browser cache
2. Remove site-wide and page passwords
3. Verify searchable content exists
4. Try different browsers or incognito mode
5. Disable browser extensions

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