To share URLs from your website effectively, follow these clear guidelines:

Finding the Correct URL for Sharing

1. Avoid copying URLs while logged in - these contain administrative paths and won't work for visitors.

2. Get the public URL using either method:

• Open your site in incognito/private browsing
• Use the full preview option and copy the URL from there

For Hidden or Unlinked Pages:

1. Log into your site and navigate to the page
2. Click the preview arrow in the top-left corner
3. Copy the URL from the address bar
4. Replace any integrated domain with your custom domain

URL Structure Tips

For Blog Homepage:

• Standard URL: example.com/blog/post-title
• If blog is homepage: example.com/post-title

For Portfolio Homepage:

• Standard URL: example.com/portfolio/subpage-title
• If portfolio is homepage: example.com/subpage-title

Index Pages:

• Share either the index page URL or direct page URL
• Consider SEO impact when choosing which to share

Image and File Sharing

• Direct image URLs (starting with images.squarespace-cdn.com) cannot be edited
• Share the page URL containing the image instead of the direct image URL
• This maintains your site's branding in shared links

Social Media Integration

• Enable automatic sharing for collection items
• Set a logo for social sharing to ensure consistent branding
• Use private browsing to verify how shared links appear to others

Remember to always test shared links while logged out to ensure they work properly for your visitors.

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