How to Access and Use the Squarespace Home Menu - A Complete Guide
Discover everything you need to navigate the Squarespace Home Menu - your central hub for site management and customization.
The Home Menu appears in the left sidebar upon logging into Squarespace, providing access to all administrative functions through organized panels.
Key Menu Sections:
- Site (Pages, Design, Assets)
- Products and Services
- Marketing
- Contacts
- Analytics
- Scheduling
- Invoicing
- Content and Affiliations
Finding the Home Menu:
- Ensure you're logged in
- Check URL ends with /config
- Use keyboard shortcut (/ or ?)
- Click expand arrow for full sidebar
- Click Home arrow in upper left
Main Panel Functions:
Site Panel:
- Manage pages and content
- Customize design elements
- Upload and organize media assets
Products and Services:
- Process orders
- Manage customers
- Handle store operations
Marketing:
- Create email campaigns
- Set up promotional pop-ups
- Manage site promotion tools
Analytics:
- View site performance data
- Track visitor information
- Monitor traffic metrics
Squarespace Site Layout
Customization Options:
- Click Customize Sidebar icon
- Toggle visibility of menu links
- Drag and drop to rearrange items
- Hide unused features
- Prioritize frequently used sections
Quick Navigation Tip: Use the / or ? keyboard shortcut to quickly search and jump between panels.
Note: Menu appearance may vary based on your subscription plan and signup date. Parking page and landing page plans have unique menu layouts.
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