How to Manage and Reuse Digital Assets in Your Media Library

How to Manage and Reuse Digital Assets in Your Media Library

By Michael Turner

December 15, 2024 at 12:45 AM

Efficiently manage images and videos in your site's resource library to reuse them across different sections. All uploaded assets are automatically saved for future use.

Reusable Asset Locations:

Images can be used in:

  • Banner images
  • Blog posts, events, and page featured images
  • Email campaigns
  • Image and Gallery Blocks
  • Gallery sections
  • Mobile device replacement images
  • Product images
  • Site logos (v7.1)
  • Gallery pages and Cover pages (v7.0)
  • Background images site-wide (v7.0)

Videos can be used in:

  • Video blocks
  • Section backgrounds
  • Course pages
  • Video pages

Managing Your Resource Library:

To add content:

  1. Open Resources panel
  2. Either drag and drop files or click "Add" → "Upload Files"
  3. Wait for upload confirmation

To organize content:

  1. Create folders via "Add New Item" → "Folder"
  2. Select resources to move
  3. Click folder icon and choose destination
  4. Create up to 40 nested folder levels
  5. Maximum 300 subfolders per folder

To rename resources:

  1. Hover over item
  2. Click "..."
  3. Select "Rename"
  4. Enter new name
  5. Click "Save"

To delete content:

  1. Select items to remove
  2. Click trash icon
  3. Confirm deletion
  • Deleted items stay in trash for 30 days
  • Can be restored within this period

Important Notes:

  • Stock images remain in the purchasing site's library
  • Edited images save as copies
  • File names serve as alt text in most areas
  • Keep original files on your computer as backup
  • Unsplash images can be freely reused
  • Getty Images require additional licensing for use outside Squarespace

For video management:

  • Monitor storage space in Resources panel
  • Clear trash to free up space
  • Purchase additional storage through Member Areas if needed

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