Managing and Creating Blog Posts on Squarespace: A Complete Guide

Managing and Creating Blog Posts on Squarespace: A Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

January 31, 2025 at 01:32 PM

Create and manage a blog easily on Squarespace by following these steps:

Blog Structure

  • Blog pages serve as landing pages displaying multiple posts
  • Individual blog posts have dedicated URLs
  • You can have multiple Blog pages on one site

Adding a Blog Page

  1. Open Pages panel
  2. Click + icon
  3. Select "Blog"
  4. Enter page title
  5. Customize display settings (posts per page, layout, etc.)

Creating Blog Posts

  1. Open Blog page
  2. Click + in sidebar
  3. Enter post title (max 200 characters)
  4. Add content using Text blocks and other elements
  5. Customize post settings:
    • Featured image
    • Categories and tags
    • Comments
    • SEO settings
    • Social sharing options

Managing Posts

  • Edit existing posts by clicking the post title
  • Modify settings via the "Settings" menu
  • Set post status: Draft, Published, or Scheduled
  • Add location information if desired
  • Search and filter posts using the sidebar

Monetization Options (Version 7.1)

  • Add a paywall for premium content
  • Set up subscriptions
  • Offer preview posts
  • Choose paywall placement:
    • Blog posts only
    • Blog preview and posts

Publishing Options

  1. Save as draft
  2. Publish immediately
  3. Schedule for later
  4. Set for review

Mobile Management

  • Use Squarespace mobile app for basic editing
  • Create new posts
  • Edit existing content
  • Modify post settings
  • Add images and text

Remember to regularly save changes and preview posts before publishing. Organize content using categories and tags for better navigation.

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