Squarespace site creation begins with building your site's structure through the Pages panel. Add pages to your main navigation to create a clear path for visitors to explore your content, make purchases, or contact you.

To add pages:

1. Open Pages panel and click + next to Main Navigation
2. Choose a page type or select from Page Designs
3. Enter page title and press Enter
4. Set your preferred page as homepage

Edit your site header to include:

• Title or logo
• Social media icons
• Call-to-action button
• Shopping cart icon

Add content through:

• Blocks: Drag and drop text, images, buttons
• Collections: Blog posts, products, events

To add blocks:

1. Open Pages panel
2. Select your page
3. Click Edit
4. Click + to add section (if needed)
5. Choose and add blocks
6. Save changes

For collections like blogs:

1. Add Blog Page
2. Click + to create posts
3. Add title and content
4. Click Publish

For online stores:

1. Add products
2. Connect payment processor
3. Set up shipping
4. Configure taxes
5. Customize checkout

Style your site:

1. Open Site Styles
2. Customize:
   • Fonts
   • Colors
   • Animations
   • Spacing

For individual sections:

1. Open Pages panel
2. Click Edit
3. Hover over section
4. Click pencil icon
5. Adjust styles
6. Save changes

Create a style guide for:

• Colors
• Typography
• Logo guidelines
• Design elements
• Image standards
• Editorial rules

Before launch:

1. Review site launch checklist
2. Upgrade to paid plan
3. Click Subscribe in bottom banner

Your site is now ready for visitors and search engines.

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