
Key Features and Navigation Guide: Understanding the Squarespace Pages Panel
Sections and navigation management in the Pages panel allow you to effectively structure your website's content.
Main Navigation Features:
- Add new pages using the + button at the top
- Drag and drop pages to reorder them
- Access page settings by hovering and clicking the gear icon
- Delete pages using the trash icon
- Search pages by title, navigation name, or URL slug
The Pages panel includes these key sections:
Main Navigation
- Primary menu displayed at the top of your site
- Contains links to most important pages
- Automatically condenses to hamburger menu (☰) on mobile
Unlinked Section
- Stores pages not shown in navigation
- Accessible via direct URL
- Ideal for work-in-progress pages or hidden content
System Pages
- 404 Error page customization
- Payment page settings
- Lock screen configuration
Website Tools
- Custom CSS implementation
- Code injection capabilities
- Announcement bar creation
- Promotional pop-up setup
- Mobile info bar configuration
- Cookie and visitor data settings
Additional Features:
- Secondary and footer navigation (version 7.0)
- Member Sites section for membership features
- Trash bin for recovering deleted pages (30-day limit)
- Comment management for blog pages
Tips for Effective Use:
- Keep main navigation focused on essential pages
- Utilize unlinked section for temporary or private pages
- Create dropdown menus for organized sub-navigation
- Customize navigation style through Site Styles
- Regular review of page organization for optimal user experience
The Pages panel serves as your central hub for website structure and navigation management, ensuring visitors can easily find and access your content.
Related Articles

How to Choose and Customize Your Perfect Squarespace Template - A Complete Guide
