Adding and Managing Website Links: A Complete Guide

Adding and Managing Website Links: A Complete Guide

By Michael Chen

February 11, 2025 at 04:03 AM

Here's a concise, valuable rewrite focused on how to add links in Squarespace:

Add links to direct visitors to pages, files, external content, email addresses, and more on your site.

Types of Links You Can Create

  • Internal pages and content
  • External websites
  • Email addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Files and documents
  • Collection items
  • Anchor links (specific points on a page)
  • Gallery deep links

Adding External Links

  1. Select "URL" from the link editor dropdown
  2. Enter the complete URL
  3. Choose whether to open in new tab
  4. Press Enter or click outside to save

Adding Internal Page Links

  1. Select "URL" from link editor
  2. Begin typing page title or URL
  3. Choose from dropdown results
  4. Set tab preference
  5. Save changes

Creating Email Links

  1. Choose "Email" from link editor
  2. Enter recipient email address
  3. Optional: Add CC/BCC addresses
  4. Add subject line if desired
  5. Include default message text
  6. Save changes

Adding Phone Number Links

  1. Select "Phone" from link editor
  2. Enter number with country/area code
  3. Choose Call or Text option
  4. Save settings

File Links

  1. Choose "File" from link editor
  2. Upload new file or select existing
  3. Set tab preferences
  4. Save changes

Collection Item Links

  1. Open item in private browsing
  2. Copy full URL
  3. Choose URL in link editor
  4. Paste complete URL
  5. Set tab preference
  6. Save

Managing Link Behavior

  • Toggle "Open link in new tab" setting
  • Changes apply immediately
  • Settings may vary by browser/device
  • Grid gallery links have separate controls

Link Placement Options

  • Text content
  • Navigation menus
  • Images
  • Buttons
  • Landing pages
  • Gallery blocks

Remember to regularly check links for:

  • Broken URLs
  • Correct destinations
  • Proper tab behavior
  • Mobile functionality

For additional security when sharing email contacts, consider using contact forms instead of direct email links.

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