Squarespace templates serve as the foundation for your website design. Created by Squarespace's award-winning design team, these templates offer a starting point that you can either use as-is or customize extensively.

Version 7.1 Templates

• All templates share the same features and style options
• No template switching required for accessing new features
• Customizable through the Site Styles panel
• Page sections can be fully customized
• Templates can be created using Squarespace Design Kit with AI

Version 7.0 Templates

• Each template has unique features and style parameters
• Template choice affects available functionality
• Style customization varies by template
• Can preview and change templates while preserving content
• Template-specific feature sets

Template Development Process

• Built using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JsonT, and JSON
• HTML structures page content placement
• CSS controls styling options using LESS preprocessor
• JavaScript powers interactive features
• JsonT transforms server data into HTML
• JSON connects editing interface with template code

Customization Capabilities

• Version 7.1: Full customization through page sections and Site Styles
• Version 7.0: Limited by template-specific style parameters
• Advanced users can modify code through:
  • Code Injection
  • Code Blocks
  • CSS Editor
  • Squarespace Developer Platform

Important Considerations

• Templates automatically update with platform improvements
• Style rules ensure site-wide consistency
• Third-party template sales are not permitted
• Squarespace Marketplace offers expert assistance
• Sites can be upgraded from version 7.0 to 7.1

Template customization options balance design flexibility with user-friendly controls, ensuring professional results regardless of design experience. Regular updates maintain modern browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness while incorporating new features and optimizations.

All templates focus on accessibility and inclusive design, with built-in features supporting these principles. This approach helps ensure your website reaches the widest possible audience while maintaining professional standards and visual appeal.

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