
How to Add & Edit Gallery Pages in Squarespace 7.0: Complete Guide
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
- Open Pages panel
- Click +
- Select Gallery
- 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:
- Click + in side panel
- Select "Add video"
- 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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