Squarespace Blog Creation Guide

Squarespace blogs consist of two main components: blog pages (landing pages displaying multiple posts) and blog entries (individual post pages). Here's how to set up and manage your Squarespace blog effectively.

Creating a Blog Page

1. Open Pages menu and click the + icon
2. Select Blog under Collections
3. Choose a layout
4. Enter page title
5. Customize settings (posts per page, SEO, social sharing)

Creating Blog Posts

1. Navigate to your blog page
2. Click + to add new post
3. Enter title (max 200 characters)
4. Add content blocks
5. Configure post settings:
   • Featured image
   • Excerpt
   • Tags and categories
   • Comments
   • SEO settings
   • Social sharing options

Managing Posts

• Edit existing posts via Pages menu
• Save posts as drafts or publish immediately
• Schedule posts for future publication
• Set post status (Draft, Published, Scheduled, Needs Review)
• Add location information for posts
• Move posts between blog pages
• Search and filter posts by status

Monetization (Version 7.1)

You can monetize your blog by:

• Adding a paywall
• Setting up subscription models
• Offering preview content
• Collecting email addresses for access

Paywall Options:

• Blog entries only
• Blog overview and entries
• Custom preview limits
• Public preview posts

Mobile Management

Use the Squarespace app to:

• Create new posts
• Add text and images
• Edit existing content
• Manage post settings
• Schedule publications

Remember: Blog entries use the Classic Editor and can't be edited with XML-RPC clients.

This comprehensive system allows you to create, manage, and monetize your blog content effectively while maintaining full control over your publication strategy.

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