A gallery page in Squarespace 7.0 allows you to showcase up to 250 images and videos in various layouts, including slideshows, grids, stacked views, or carousels. The specific design options depend on your chosen template.

Adding a Gallery Page

1. Open the Pages panel from the Home menu
2. Click +
3. Select Gallery

Adding Content

Images:

• Click + in the sidebar and select "Upload Image"
• Drag and drop images into the sidebar box
• Use "Search Images" to add stock photos
• First uploaded image becomes the featured image

Videos:

• Click + and select "Add Video"
• Add via direct URL from YouTube/Vimeo
• Or use HTML embed code for advanced options
• Optional: Add thumbnail overlay images

Customizing Elements

Each gallery element can be customized with:

• Titles and descriptions (improves SEO)
• Publishing status (Published, Draft, Needs Review, Scheduled)
• Categories and tags
• Social media sharing settings

Organization Tips

• Reorder items by dragging thumbnails in the sidebar
• Move content between galleries
• Replace images while keeping metadata
• Delete items individually or in bulk

Display Options

Use these blocks to showcase gallery content elsewhere:

• Gallery Block
• Summary Block
• Content Link Block

Important Notes

• Gallery pages only display media (no additional blocks or text)
• Large galleries may have longer load times
• Templates affect available design options
• Videos may auto-populate metadata from source

For optimal gallery performance, regularly review and organize content, and ensure all images follow recommended format guidelines.

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