Blog posts in Squarespace consist of Blog pages (landing pages displaying multiple posts) and individual blog posts with dedicated URLs. Here's how to manage your Squarespace blog:

Create a Blog Page

1. Open Pages panel and click + icon
2. Select Blog under Collections
3. Choose a layout
4. Enter page title
5. Customize settings like posts per page, SEO, and social sharing

Create a Blog Post

1. Navigate to Blog page and click +
2. Enter post title (max 200 characters)
3. Add content using Text blocks and other elements
4. Configure post settings:
   • Featured image
   • Categories and tags
   • Comments
   • SEO settings
   • Social sharing options

Edit Existing Posts

1. Open Blog page
2. Click post title
3. Click Edit
4. Make changes
5. Click Save

Post Management Options

• Save as draft
• Publish immediately
• Schedule for later
• Set for review
• Move between Blog pages
• Delete posts

Mobile Management

Use the Squarespace app to:

• Create new posts
• Add text and images
• Edit existing content
• Modify post settings
• Change publication status

Monetization (Version 7.1)

1. Add a paywall to restrict content access
2. Choose paywall placement:
   • Blog posts only
   • Blog Preview and posts
3. Offer preview posts to non-subscribers
4. Set up subscription plans

Content Organization

• Use categories and tags
• Create multiple Blog pages
• Set featured posts
• Add location information
• Enable social sharing
• Create email campaigns from posts

Best Practices

• Keep titles relevant
• Use featured images
• Write clear excerpts
• Optimize for SEO
• Enable social sharing
• Maintain consistent posting schedule

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