Managing Page Settings: The Complete Guide to Squarespace Page Customization
Every page on your site can be customized using Page Settings, allowing you to control elements like URLs, images, and SEO details.
Opening Page Settings:
On Desktop:
- Navigate to Pages panel
- Hover over page title and click the settings icon
- Adjust settings in available tabs
- Click Save
On Mobile App:
- Tap More > Pages
- Select page
- Tap ... or Settings
- Save changes
Key Settings Sections:
General Settings
- Enable/disable page visibility
- Set navigation title
- Add password protection
- Configure URL slug
- Set as homepage
- Delete or duplicate pages
SEO Settings
- Meta description (150-160 characters)
- SEO title
- Search engine visibility
- Preview search results appearance
Social Media
- Set social sharing image
- Preview social media appearance
Media Settings
- Add banner images (version 7.0)
- Configure video banners
- Set featured images
Advanced Options
- Manage categories and tags
- Add custom code (premium feature)
- Configure template-specific settings
- Adjust collection item settings
For Collection Pages (blogs, stores, portfolios):
- Individual items have separate settings
- Access by clicking ... next to item
- Modify item-specific options
Mobile App Limitations:
- Some settings require desktop access
- SEO settings
- Social sharing options
- Blog feeds
- Code injection
- Video banners
- Template-specific settings
Follow best practices:
- Use clear, descriptive URLs
- Optimize SEO descriptions
- Choose high-quality featured images
- Review settings before publishing
Keep your page settings organized and regularly updated to maintain an effective, professional website presence.