Blocks are essential content elements in Squarespace that allow you to customize your pages through drag-and-drop functionality. They can include text, images, buttons, forms, and various other content types.

How to Add Blocks:

Version 7.1:

1. Open Pages panel and select your page
2. Click Edit in top-left corner
3. Position cursor over desired section
4. Click Add Block
5. Select or search for block type

Version 7.0:

1. Open Pages panel
2. Select page to edit
3. Position cursor and click Edit
4. Click + or insertion point
5. Choose block type

Drag and Drop Method:

• Drag block from menu
• Follow guide lines
• Drop in desired location

Common Block Types:

• Text: For written content and headlines
• Image: For photos and graphics
• Gallery: For image collections
• Form: To collect visitor information
• Button: For calls to action
• Video: For embedded videos
• Audio: For sound files
• Social Links: For social media connections
• Newsletter: For email subscriptions
• Product: For store items

Where You Can Add Blocks:

• Block sections
• Blog posts
• Event descriptions
• Footer
• Design pages
• Headers (7.0)
• Product information
• Sidebars (7.0)

Restricted Areas (No Blocks):

• Smart design sections
• Collection page sections
• Gallery sections
• Site headers
• Store pages
• Cover pages

Editing Blocks:

1. Click Edit on page
2. Select block
3. Click pencil icon or double-click
4. Make changes in block editor

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Ensure editor is open
• Check if area supports blocks
• Clear browser cache
• Update browser
• Disable extensions
• Verify you're using a compatible area

Premium Block Features:

• Amazon product links
• Donation collection
• Menu displays
• OpenTable integration
• JavaScript in code blocks

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