Starting a blog on Squarespace is straightforward and offers robust features for content management. Here's how to set it up and manage it effectively:

Blog Structure

• Blog Pages serve as landing pages displaying post collections
• Individual Posts are subpages with unique URLs
• Multiple blog pages can exist on one site

Adding a Blog Page:

1. Open Pages panel
2. Click + icon
3. Select Blog
4. Enter page title
5. Customize layout and posts per page

Creating Blog Posts:

1. Navigate to your blog page
2. Click + in the sidebar
3. Add title (max 200 characters)
4. Add content using Text Blocks
5. Customize post settings

Post Settings Include:

• Featured images
• Excerpts
• Tags and categories
• Comments
• Publication status
• SEO options
• Social sharing
• Location data

Publishing Options:

• Save as draft
• Publish immediately
• Schedule for later
• Submit for review

Monetization (Version 7.1):

• Add paywalls to restrict content access
• Choose between full or partial content restriction
• Offer preview posts
• Set up subscription pricing plans

Management Features:

• Search and filter posts
• Move posts between blog pages
• Track post status
• Manage drafts and scheduled content
• Enable social sharing
• Create email campaigns from posts

Mobile Management:

• Create and edit posts via Squarespace app
• Add basic content blocks
• Adjust post settings
• Manage publication status

Note: XML-RPC clients are not supported for blog updates.

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