Blog posts in Squarespace are organized into Blog Pages (landing pages showing multiple posts) and individual blog posts (dedicated pages with unique URLs). Here's how to create and manage your blog:

Create a Blog Page:

1. Open Pages panel and click + icon
2. Select Blog from Collections
3. Choose layout and add title
4. Customize settings like posts per page and SEO options

Create a New Post:

1. Open blog page and click + in sidebar
2. Enter title (max 200 characters)
3. Add content using Text Block and other elements
4. Configure post settings:
   • Featured image
   • Categories and tags
   • Comments
   • SEO settings
   • Social sharing options

Edit Existing Posts:

1. Open blog page
2. Click post in sidebar
3. Click Edit
4. Make changes and click Save

Post Settings Include:

• Featured images
• Excerpts
• URL customization
• Author attribution
• Tags and categories
• Comment settings
• SEO optimization
• Social sharing options
• Location data

Publishing Options:

1. Save as draft
2. Publish immediately
3. Schedule for later
4. Submit for review

Monetization (Version 7.1):

• Add paywall to restrict access
• Choose paywall positioning:
  • Blog posts only
  • Overview and blog posts
• Offer preview content
• Set up pricing plans

Post Management:

• Search and filter posts
• Move posts between Blog Pages
• Sort by date
• Monitor post status
• Delete unwanted posts

The Squarespace mobile app offers basic editing features for on-the-go updates, including text and image editing, post creation, and essential settings management.

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