How to Add Flickr Blocks to Your Squarespace Site: A Complete Guide

How to Add Flickr Blocks to Your Squarespace Site: A Complete Guide

By Michael Chen

January 29, 2025 at 01:05 PM

Flickr blocks allow you to automatically display your most recent Flickr images on your website without manual updates. Here's how to set them up and troubleshoot common issues.

Adding a Flickr Block

  1. Edit your page or post
  2. Click Add Block and select Flickr
  3. Click the pencil icon to open block settings
  4. Connect your Flickr account or select an existing one
  5. Choose number of images (up to 20)
  6. Customize layout: Slides, Carousel, Grid, or Stacked
  7. Apply changes to publish

Enabling Auto-Sync

  1. Open Connected Accounts panel
  2. Select your Flickr account
  3. Check "Download Data"
  4. Save changes

Important Limitations

  • Shows most recent images across all albums
  • Cannot select specific albums or images
  • Maximum of 20 images per block

Troubleshooting Missing Images

  1. In Flickr Settings:
  • Go to Privacy & Permissions
  • Set "Largest shared image size" to Best display size or Large 2048
  • Reconnect your Flickr account

Fix Duplicate or Incorrect Images

  1. In Connected Accounts:
  • Select your Flickr account
  • Click Reset Data
  • Save changes
  • Refresh your page (⌘ + R on Mac, Ctrl + R on PC)

These settings ensure your Flickr blocks display correctly and stay updated with your latest photos automatically.

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