Create and Edit a Site Header: A Step-by-Step Guide

Create and Edit a Site Header: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Chen

March 15, 2025 at 06:29 PM

Your site header serves as a consistent navigation hub across all pages, containing essential elements like your logo, navigation menu, and optional features. Here's how to build and customize it effectively:

Basic Header Setup

  1. Edit navigation links:
  • Click Edit in top-left corner
  • Hover over header and select "Edit site header"
  • Click navigation links and the pencil icon
  • Drag links to reorder them
  1. Add your site title or logo:
  • Click the site title/logo area
  • Select the pencil icon
  • Add your logo image or edit title text
  • Note: Always include a site title for SEO purposes

Squarespace navigation menu

Squarespace navigation menu

Advanced Header Features

Add these elements through the "Add elements" menu:

  • Call-to-action button
  • Social media icons
  • Shopping cart icon
  • Customer account login
  • Language selector

Header Design Options

Desktop Layout:

  • Choose between Full or Inset width
  • Adjust padding and spacing
  • Add visual effects:
    • Drop shadow
    • Border
    • Background styles (Solid, Gradient, or Adaptive)

Mobile Layout:

  • Customize menu appearance
  • Set mobile-specific colors
  • Choose menu icon style
  • Adjust font sizes

Additional Customization

  1. Background Styles:
  • Solid: Single color background
  • Gradient: Fades into first section
  • Adaptive: Transparent overlay
  1. Position Options:
  • Fixed position (stays at top)
  • Scroll back (appears when scrolling up)
  • Regular positioning
  1. Header Visibility:
  • Option to hide header on specific pages
  • Manage through Pages panel settings

Remember to save your changes after each customization. These settings will apply consistently across your entire website, ensuring a cohesive user experience.

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