Asset Management and Reuse Guide

Your site's asset library stores all uploaded images and videos for easy reuse across your site. Here's how to effectively manage and reuse your assets:

Reusing Assets

Images can be reused in:

• Banner images
• Blog posts and events
• Email campaigns
• Image and Gallery blocks
• Product images
• Background images
• Site logos (v7.1)

Videos can be reused in:

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

Managing Your Asset Library

To check your assets:

1. Open the "Assets" panel
2. View uploaded images, videos, and stock content
3. Check file details by hovering over assets and clicking the three dots

Organizing Assets

Create folders to organize content:

• Click "Add New" then "Folder"
• Name your folder
• Transfer assets by selecting them and using the folder icon
• Create up to 40 levels of subfolders
• Maximum 300 subfolders per folder

Adding New Content

From Computer:

1. Open Assets panel
2. Drag and drop files or click "Add New"
3. Monitor upload progress

From Squarespace App:

1. Tap + in Home tab
2. Select "Upload assets to library"
3. Choose images and tap Import

Maintaining Your Library

Delete assets:

• Select items to remove
• Click trash can icon
• Deleted items stay in trash for 30 days
• Empty trash to permanently delete

Restore deleted assets:

• Access trash within 30 days
• Select items to restore
• Click "Restore"
• Items return to original locations

File Management Tips:

• Rename assets for better organization
• Use descriptive filenames for accessibility
• Avoid duplicate uploads
• Keep original files on your computer as backup

Stock Image Usage:

• Unsplash images can be freely reused
• Getty Images require specific licensing for use outside Squarespace
• Stock images remain in the site's asset library where first acquired

This streamlined system helps maintain an organized and efficient content library while ensuring easy access to all your digital assets.

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