A Squarespace site's visibility depends on its subscription status and settings. Here's what you need to know about site accessibility and visibility.

Trial Sites

• Private by default
• Only visible to site owners and collaborators
• Not indexed by search engines
• Accessible via direct link or custom domain
• Can be password-protected for selected visitors

Paid Sites

• Can be public or private based on settings
• Check status: Settings > Site Availability
• Site is active when set to "Public"

Online Store Activation

• Requires connected payment processor
• Without payment setup, checkout shows "closed" message
• Store becomes fully functional after payment integration

Published Changes Visibility These changes require saving to become visible:

• Design page edits
• Blog posts, events, and product modifications
• Page descriptions and settings
• Style and design adjustments
• Content block area changes

These changes appear instantly after page refresh:

• Gallery section images
• Gallery page media
• Album page tracks
• Navigation menu modifications

Privacy Management

• Keep site private even after upgrading
• Use global password protection
• Remove indexed content using Google Search Console
• Implement proper visibility settings before launch

For search engines:

• Use site privacy settings to control indexing
• Remove unwanted indexed content through Google Search Console
• Set appropriate robots.txt directives

Remember to review all visibility settings before making your site public to ensure everything appears as intended.

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