How to Add and Troubleshoot Flickr Blocks in Squarespace
Before starting, ensure you have a Flickr account with the images you want to display on your website. Flickr Blocks automatically pull your most recent images from all albums.
Adding a Flickr Block:
- Edit your page or post
- Click Add Block or an insertion point
- Select Flickr from the menu
- Click the pencil icon to open block editor
- In Account tab, select "Add an Account" or choose existing linked account
- Set number of items (up to 20) using Item slider
Customizing Your Flickr Block:
- Open Design tab to modify layout
- Choose display format:
- Slideshow
- Carousel
- Grid
- Stacked
- Adjust design options based on selected layout
- Click Apply to save changes (version 7.0)
Enabling Auto-Sync:
- Navigate to Linked Accounts
- Select your Flickr account
- Check "Download data"
- Save changes
Troubleshooting Tips:
Missing Images:
- Access Flickr profile settings
- Go to Privacy & Permissions
- Set "Largest shared image size" to Best display size or Large 2048
- Reconnect Flickr account if needed
Duplicate/Incorrect Images:
- Open Linked Accounts
- Select Flickr account
- Click Reset data
- Save changes
- Refresh page (⌘ + R on Mac, Ctrl + R on PC)
Note: Flickr Blocks display images from all albums. You cannot select specific albums or images to display.