A Complete Guide to Index Pages in Squarespace 7.0

A Complete Guide to Index Pages in Squarespace 7.0

By Michael Chen

January 31, 2025 at 07:50 PM

Index pages in version 7.0 organize site content into visually appealing layouts, making it easy for visitors to explore multiple subpages from a single destination.

Types of Index Page Designs:

  1. Grid
  • Creates clickable image navigation
  • Forms a visual grid linking to different content
  • Best for portfolio-style presentation
  1. Stacked
  • Vertically stacked sections
  • Single-scroll format
  • Ideal for presenting large amounts of information
  • Functions like a digital accordion
  1. Slides
  • Displays borderless background images
  • Includes content overlay
  • Perfect for concept introductions and portfolios

Creating an Index Page:

  1. Click + icon in Pages panel
  2. Select Index
  3. Enter page title
  4. Save

Managing Content:

  1. Add Pages:
  • Click Add Page under index
  • Choose from supported page types
  • Drag existing pages into index
  1. Edit Content:
  • Click Edit within pages
  • Customize content for each section
  • Reorder by dragging pages in Pages panel
  1. Featured Images:
  • Add via Page Settings
  • Functions as navigation images or backgrounds
  • Some templates support featured videos

Customization Options:

  1. Grid Index:
  • Adjust image numbers and shapes
  • Modify padding
  • Customize title display
  1. Stacked Index:
  • Change fonts
  • Modify navigation elements
  • Adjust content display
  1. Slides Index:
  • Customize page name style
  • Configure click-through behavior

Password Protection:

  • Protect main index via page settings
  • Stacked indexes: Password protects all subpages
  • Grid/Slide indexes: Individual page protection available

SEO Considerations:

  • Special URL formatting with hashtags in certain templates
  • Search engines index non-hashtag versions
  • Password protection affects visibility
  • Social sharing behaves differently than standard pages

The index page style depends on your template family, with each offering unique customization options to create engaging content presentations.

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