How to Add External and Internal Links to Squarespace Navigation Menu

How to Add External and Internal Links to Squarespace Navigation Menu

By Michael Chen

December 4, 2024 at 01:45 AM

Links can be added to your navigation menu to connect visitors with external websites, categories, tags, email addresses, phone numbers, and files. Here's how to add different types of links:

To Add a Basic Link:

  1. Open Pages panel
  2. Click + icon next to desired section
  3. Select Link option
  4. Enter Link Title
  5. Choose link type from dropdown menu
  6. Configure specific settings
  7. Click Save

External Website Links:

  • Select URL from dropdown
  • Enter complete website address
  • Toggle "Open in new tab" if desired

Email Links:

  • Choose Email option
  • Enter recipient address
  • Optional: Add CC/BCC addresses
  • Add subject line and body text if needed

Phone Links:

  • Select Phone option
  • Enter number with country/area code
  • Choose Call or Text function
  • Don't include leading zeros

File Links:

  • Pick File option
  • Upload new file or select existing
  • Supports various file types (PDF, audio, etc.)
  • Files will download or open in new tab

Link Management:

  • To add to dropdown menu: Drag link to desired position
  • To delete: Hover over link and click trash icon
  • Confirm deletion when prompted

For Category/Tag Links:

  • Use URL dropdown menu
  • Select category or tag
  • Link will filter collection items automatically

Important Notes:

  • Links appear where positioned in Pages panel
  • Some file types automatically open in new tabs
  • Phone numbers need proper formatting for functionality
  • Email links open user's default email client
  • External links should include complete URLs

To make any changes later, simply return to the Pages panel and edit the link settings as needed.

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