Creating an effective Squarespace website involves three main steps: building structure, adding content, and styling your site.

Building Website Structure

To add pages to navigation:

1. Open page menu
2. Click + next to Primary Navigation
3. Select page type or choose from Page Layouts
4. Enter page title
5. Set homepage if desired

Adding Content

Use two main content types:

• Blocks: For text, images, buttons (drag-and-drop)
• Collections: For blogs, products, events

To add blocks:

1. Open Pages menu
2. Select page to edit
3. Click Edit
4. Click + to add section
5. Select desired block
6. Arrange by dragging

Setting Up Key Features

Blog Setup:

1. Create blog page
2. Click + to add posts
3. Add title and content
4. Publish when ready

Online Shop Setup:

• Add products
• Connect payment processors
• Configure shipping
• Set tax rates
• Customize checkout

Styling Your Website

Global Style Changes:

• Fonts: Choose packages and text sizes
• Colors: Select palettes and schemes
• Animations: Add movement effects
• Spacing: Adjust padding and margins

Section-Specific Styling:

1. Open Pages menu
2. Click Edit
3. Hover over section
4. Click pencil icon
5. Customize as needed

Final Steps

Before launching:

1. Review Website Launch Checklist
2. Upgrade to paid plan if ready
3. Test all functionality
4. Ensure mobile responsiveness
5. Check all links and content

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