How to Add and Manage Navigation Links in Squarespace

How to Add and Manage Navigation Links in Squarespace

By Michael Chen

December 3, 2024 at 11:25 PM

After adding links, visitors can easily navigate to external websites, categories, tags, email addresses, phone numbers, and files through your navigation menu.

To add a navigation link:

  1. Open Pages menu
  2. Click + icon next to desired section
  3. Select Link
  4. Enter Link Title
  5. Add URL or select from dropdown options
  6. Configure settings and click Save

Types of Navigation Links:

External URLs

  • Enter website URL
  • Toggle "Open in new tab" setting
  • Useful for third-party services or external content

Email Links

  • Select Email option
  • Enter recipient address
  • Add CC/BCC (optional)
  • Include default subject/body text (optional)

Phone Links

  • Select Phone option
  • Enter number with country/area codes
  • Choose Call or Text option
  • Avoid leading zeros

File Links

  • Select File option
  • Upload new file or choose existing
  • Toggle "Open in new tab" setting
  • Supports PDFs, audio files, etc.

Internal Links

  • Add pages directly to navigation
  • Enable/disable as needed
  • Link to categories/tags
  • Create anchor links

To remove a link:

  1. Open Pages menu
  2. Hover over link
  3. Click trash bin icon
  4. Confirm deletion

Tips:

  • Place links strategically in navigation sections
  • Use dropdowns to organize related links
  • Ensure mobile compatibility
  • Test all links before publishing
  • Keep navigation structure clean and intuitive

Note: Some files may automatically open in new tabs regardless of settings. Test functionality across different devices and browsers.

Remember: Links in the Unlinked section won't appear in your navigation menu until moved to an active section.

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