How to Add and Customize Blog Snippets in Squarespace: An In-Depth Guide

How to Add and Customize Blog Snippets in Squarespace: An In-Depth Guide

By Michael Chen

December 3, 2024 at 01:53 PM

Blog fragments help showcase snippets of your blog posts to capture visitor attention. These snippets provide a preview of full posts, making it easier for readers to explore your content, especially for longer posts with multiple media elements.

Adding Snippets (Version 7.1):

  1. Navigate to Pages panel > Blog page > Blog Content
  2. Click "..." next to the post > Settings
  3. Add summary text in the Excerpt field
  4. Save changes

For New Posts:

  • Open blog page
  • Create new post
  • Go to Options tab
  • Add summary in Snippet field
  • Save or Publish

For Existing Posts:

  • Open blog page
  • Edit desired post
  • Access Options tab
  • Add summary in Snippet field
  • Save changes

Snippet Images:

  • Display options vary by template
  • Use featured images or promotional blocks
  • Available in multiple template families including Avenue, Aviator, Brine, Farro, etc.

Troubleshooting Non-Displaying Snippets:

  1. Check blog section styles
  2. Enable snippets in page settings
  3. Verify Site Styles settings

Read More Links:

  • Automatically included in most templates
  • Customizable font and color options
  • Some templates use alternative formats (e.g., "Continue" or arrows)

Best Practices for Writing Snippets:

  • Provide clear post descriptions
  • Use engaging first paragraphs
  • Include thought-provoking questions
  • Keep content concise and compelling

Comparison of post with and without excerpt

Comparison of post with and without excerpt

Article image

Food cans on a white background

Food cans on a white background

For advanced customization, consider using summary blocks with enabled Excerpt, Thumbnail, and Read More link options to create distinct landing page styles.

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