How to Delete Pages and Blog Posts in Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Delete Pages and Blog Posts in Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Turner

December 1, 2024 at 01:28 AM

Delete pages or blog posts quickly and securely from your site by following these steps:

Temporary Delete - Pages

  • Pages remain in trash for 30 days
  • Alternative options: Move to Unlinked section or deactivate the page
  • Important: Deleting a page removes all content, products (shop pages), and dropdown menus
  • Create URL redirects to prevent 404 errors
  • To delete homepage, set new homepage first

Delete a Page - Two Methods:

  1. Using Pages Panel:
  • Open Pages panel
  • Hover over page
  • Click trash icon
  • Confirm deletion

Yellow trash icon

Yellow trash icon

  1. Using Page Settings:
  • Open Pages panel
  • Select page
  • Click settings
  • Choose Delete
  • Confirm deletion

Yellow arrow points to settings icon

Yellow arrow points to settings icon

Delete Blog Posts:

  • Posts stay in recycle bin for 30 days
  • Open Pages panel
  • Select blog page
  • Hover over post
  • Click (...) then Delete
  • Confirm deletion

Delete Multiple Posts:

  • Hold Ctrl (Command on Mac)
  • Select multiple posts
  • Click Delete/Remove
  • Confirm deletion

Empty Trash Permanently:

  • Click trash/recycle bin icon
  • Select Empty trash/recycle bin
  • Confirm deletion
  • Note: This action cannot be undone

Mobile App Instructions:

  • Tap More > Pages
  • Select page/post
  • Tap trash icon or swipe left
  • Confirm deletion
  • Empty trash: More > Pages > Trash > Empty trash

Remember to create URL redirects after deletion to maintain good user experience and prevent 404 errors.

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