Software Security Alert: Dangerous Malware Found in Template Customization Tools

Software Security Alert: Dangerous Malware Found in Template Customization Tools

By Michael Chen

March 19, 2025 at 06:21 PM

Choosing a website template is crucial for creating a site that reflects your brand and goals. Here's how to select and customize the perfect template:

Preview and Compare Templates

Visit the template store to explore demo sites with placeholder content. Focus on design elements rather than demo content, as all templates offer the same features and styling options.

Web template Paloma with forest background

Web template Paloma with forest background

Notable Design Collections

Squarespace partners with renowned artists for exclusive template designs, including:

  • Björk
  • Magnum photographers (Olivia Arthur, Jacob Aue Sobol, and others)
  • Rick Rubin
  • Jeff Koons

Selecting Your Template

  1. Browse different designs and color presets
  2. Choose a template that closely matches your vision
  3. Remember you can modify any template's style and layout later

Customization Options

  • Add new pages with pre-defined layouts
  • Modify colors, fonts, and global styles
  • Create custom sections with background images
  • Override site-wide styles for individual sections
  • Design custom layouts for blogs and products

Using Squarespace Design Kit with AI

Create a custom template quickly by selecting:

  • Site title
  • Brand personality
  • Homepage layout
  • Required sections and pages
  • Color palette and fonts
  • AI-generated images
  • AI-generated descriptive text (optional)

The Design Kit is ideal if you have a clear vision for your site's appearance. All templates are flexible, allowing you to make changes at any time to achieve your desired look.

Remember: You can always start over with a new template if your customizations don't achieve your desired results.

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