Discover if your Squarespace site is live and control its visibility with this comprehensive guide.

Site Visibility Status

Trial Sites:

• Private by default
• Only visible to site owners and contributors
• Hidden from search engines
• Accessible via direct link or connected domain
• Can add site-wide password for selected visitors

Paid Sites:

• Visibility depends on availability settings
• Check status: Home menu > Settings > Site Availability
• "Public" setting means your site is live

Online Store Visibility:

• Requires connected payment processor
• Without payment processor, checkout shows "Checkout is closed" banner
• Store becomes fully functional after payment processor connection

Live Changes Behavior

Changes Requiring Save to Go Live:

• Layout page edits
• Blog posts, events, and products
• Page descriptions and settings
• Style and design modifications
• Content block areas

Instantly Visible Changes:

• Gallery section images
• Gallery page images/videos
• Album page tracks
• Navigation menu modifications

Privacy Management

Keeping Site Private:

1. Use site-wide password protection
2. Maintain private status after upgrading
3. Hide specific pages from search engines

Search Engine Removal:

• Use Google Search Console to remove indexed content
• Configure search engine visibility settings
• Implement robots.txt directives

For maximum control over your site's visibility, regularly review your site availability settings and ensure all privacy measures align with your current needs.

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