Display professional image galleries in Squarespace using gallery sections, blocks, and pages. Each option offers unique features for showcasing your visual content effectively.

Gallery Sections (Version 7.1)

• Primary method for displaying multiple images
• Available layouts:
  • Grid: simple, strips, masonry
  • Slideshow: simple, full, carousel
• Supports images and stock photos
• Cannot be added to blog posts or events

Gallery Blocks (All Versions)

• Versatile option for images and videos
• Four layout options:
  • Slides
  • Carousel
  • Grid
  • Stacked
• Can be added to blog posts, event descriptions, and product information
• Works with other content blocks for flexible layouts

Gallery Pages (Version 7.0)

• Template-specific designs
• Features unique layouts and sharing options
• Supports images, stock photos, and videos
• Compatible with index pages
• Allows social sharing and deep linking

Key Considerations:

1. Mobile responsiveness varies by gallery type and template
2. Optimize image sizes for faster loading
3. Organize content into multiple galleries for better performance
4. Choose based on:
   • Website version
   • Desired placement
   • Layout requirements
   • Integration needs

Best Practices:

• Use gallery sections for main page displays
• Implement gallery blocks for versatile content mixing
• Consider gallery pages for template-specific features
• Monitor mobile performance
• Maintain organized image categories
• Keep file sizes optimized for web viewing

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