How to Create Your First Squarespace Website: A Step-by-Step Guide
Building your first Squarespace website involves three main steps: creating the structure, adding content, and styling your site.
Create Site Structure
- Add Pages to Navigation:
- Open Pages panel
- Click + next to Main Navigation
- Select page type or use Page Layouts
- Add page title
- Set homepage if desired
- Edit Site Header:
- Click Edit in preview
- Hover over site title
- Add logo, social media icons, or call-to-action buttons
Add Website Content
- Using Blocks:
- Open Pages panel
- Select page to edit
- Click Edit
- Click + to add section (if needed)
- Add blocks for text, images, buttons
- Drag and drop to organize
- Save changes
- Collection Pages:
- Create blog posts
- Add products
- Set up events
- Build portfolio
- Manage projects
Blog Setup (Optional):
- Add Blog Page
- Create posts
- Enable comments
- Set up categories
- Add email subscriptions
Online Store Setup (Optional):
- Add products
- Connect payment processor
- Configure shipping
- Set up tax rates
- Customize checkout
Style Your Website
- Site-Wide Styling:
- Choose fonts
- Set color palette
- Add animations
- Adjust spacing
- Style buttons and images
- Section-Specific Styling:
- Hover over section
- Click pencil icon
- Customize layout
- Modify background
- Save changes
Optional Style Guide:
- Create reference page
- Document colors and fonts
- Define logo usage
- Set layout guidelines
- Establish image standards
- List editorial guidelines
Before Publishing:
- Review website launch checklist
- Ensure mobile compatibility
- Test all functionalities
- Subscribe to paid plan when ready
- Configure domain settings
Remember to maintain consistent branding and user experience across all pages while ensuring your content meets your business objectives.
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