How to add and configure index pages in Squarespace 7.0

How to add and configure index pages in Squarespace 7.0

By Michael Chen

January 31, 2025 at 07:49 PM

In version 7.0, index pages combine content from multiple pages into unified layouts. They come in three designs:

Grid Layout

  • Creates a visual navigation grid of linked images
  • Clicking images opens connected pages
  • Best for visual navigation

Stacked Layout

  • Sections stack vertically in a single scrolling page
  • Unified look for multiple content pieces
  • Similar to an accordion-folded pamphlet

Slideshow Layout

  • Full-bleed background images with content overlays
  • Click page titles to navigate
  • Ideal for portfolios or concept introductions

White swan swimming

White swan swimming

Creating an Index Page:

  1. Open Pages panel and click + icon
  2. Select Index
  3. Enter page title and press Enter

Managing Content:

  • Add pages using the Add page button or drag existing pages
  • Edit content by clicking Edit on individual pages
  • Reorder by dragging pages in the Pages panel
  • Add featured images through page settings

Website navigation bar on Squarespace

Website navigation bar on Squarespace

Important Features:

  • Password protection available for main index and sub-pages
  • Style customization options vary by template
  • Special URL formatting with hashtags in certain templates
  • SEO considerations: search engines don't index hashtag versions

Additional Options:

  • Display blog posts, products, and galleries using layout pages
  • Use summary blocks to showcase content from other page types
  • Manage stacked sections with the Manage sections tool
  • Custom styling available through site styles panel

Template Support:

  • Available in Bedford, Brine, Montauk, Pacific, Tremont, and York
  • Each template family has unique index styling options
  • Some templates may have limited page type support

To protect content, add passwords to individual sub-pages in grid/slideshow indexes, or protect the main index page in stacked layouts.

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