How to Create and Manage Index Pages in Squarespace 7.0
Index Pages organize content from multiple pages into unique layouts - grid, stacked, or slideshow format. Here's how to set up and manage them effectively:
Creating an Index Page:
- Click + in Pages panel
- Select Index
- Add title and press Enter
Adding Content:
- Click Add Page below index
- Choose page type based on template
- Add content to each subpage
- Drag and drop to reorder pages
Index Page Types:
Grid Layout
- Creates clickable thumbnails
- Best for visual navigation
- Each thumbnail links to full page
Stacked Layout
- Vertically stacked sections
- Scrollable content
- Like digital brochure format
Slideshow Layout
- Full-width background images
- Content overlays
- Great for portfolios
Managing Featured Images:
- Hover over page title
- Click settings icon
- Select Media tab
- Add featured image
- Repeat for each page
Password Protection:
- Protect main Index in page settings
- Stacked: Main password protects all subpages
- Grid/Slideshow: Add passwords to individual pages
Customization Options:
- Adjust layout spacing
- Modify fonts and colors
- Change navigation elements
- Configure image shapes and sizes
Best Practices:
- Use consistent image sizes
- Maintain logical content order
- Consider mobile viewing experience
- Test all links and navigation
To display other content types, use Layout Pages with:
- Summary Blocks for blogs/products
- Gallery Blocks for images
- Calendar Blocks for events
- Audio Blocks for music
For SEO optimization:
- Add descriptive page titles
- Include meta descriptions
- Use relevant image alt text
- Consider adding noindex tags if needed