Adding Pages to Your Site's Navigation: A Complete Guide
Add pages to your site's navigation to create functional menus for visitors. Here's how to do it effectively:
Adding a New Page - Version 7.1
- Open the Pages panel
- Click the + icon next to main navigation
- Select "Blank page" or choose from pre-built layouts
- Enter a page title and press Enter
Add Page navigation menu button
Adding a New Page - Version 7.0
- Open the Pages panel
- Click + icon next to main navigation
- Choose page type from Create new page menu
- Enter page title and press Enter
Squarespace main navigation menu options
Page Types Available
Layout Pages:
- Custom layouts with text, images, forms, and more
- Start blank or use pre-built templates
- Fully customizable
Collection Pages:
- Blog
- Events
- Portfolio (7.1 only)
- Store/Products
- Albums and Galleries (7.0 only)
Additional Navigation Features:
- Dropdowns for grouping pages
- External links
- Member-only pages
- Hidden headers/footers options
Mobile App Support
Key Functions:
- Add/edit layout pages
- Manage store/products
- Blog post creation and management
- Event management
- Gallery editing (7.0)
Limitations:
- Cannot edit portfolio content
- Limited cover page functionality
- No new album page creation
- Restricted index page editing
Post-Setup Steps
- Edit page settings (SEO, URLs) by clicking the gear icon
- Reorder pages by dragging within the panel
- Delete pages using the trash can icon (30-day recovery window)
- Customize navigation styling (fonts, colors)
Pages can be restored within 30 days of deletion. Remember to optimize your navigation structure for optimal user experience and site performance.
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