How to Add & Edit Gallery Pages in Squarespace 7.0: Complete Guide

How to Add & Edit Gallery Pages in Squarespace 7.0: Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

December 20, 2024 at 09:04 PM

Adding gallery pages in version 7.0 is straightforward and offers various display options for images and videos. Here's how to create and manage your gallery:

Creating a Gallery Page

  1. Open Pages panel
  2. Click +
  3. Select Gallery
  4. Choose your preferred layout (slideshow, grid, stacked, or carousel)

Adding Content

Images:

  • Upload directly by clicking + in side panel
  • Drag and drop into empty box
  • Click "Search images" for stock photos
  • Maximum 250 images per gallery

Videos:

  1. Click + in side panel
  2. Select "Add video"
  3. Choose either:
    • Paste video URL from YouTube/Vimeo
    • Use HTML embed code for advanced options

Managing Content

Image Settings:

  • Add titles (200 character limit)
  • Write descriptions
  • Set publication status (Published/Draft/Scheduled)
  • Add categories and tags
  • Configure social sharing options

Organization:

  • Drag and drop to reorder content
  • Move items between galleries
  • Delete by selecting and clicking Remove
  • Replace images while keeping metadata

Tips for Better Performance:

  • Review image formatting guidelines before uploading
  • First image becomes featured image automatically
  • Large galleries may increase load times
  • Add image overlays to videos for better presentation

Advanced Features:

  • Use blocks to display gallery content elsewhere:
    • Gallery block
    • Summary block
    • Content link block
  • Filter content using tags and categories
  • Add clickthrough URLs (template-dependent)

Remember: Gallery pages are image/video-only spaces. For additional content types, use a layout page with gallery blocks instead.

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