How to Set Your Squarespace Homepage
TL;DR:
- Any page except individual collection items and index subpages can be your homepage
- Check your current homepage in the Pages panel by looking for the home icon
- Change your homepage through the page settings and confirm the change
- Newly set homepages get a home icon, old ones lose it
- Common issues include disabled pages or template changes affecting homepage visibility
Setting your homepage in Squarespace is straightforward once you know where to look. Your homepage is the first thing visitors see, so getting this right matters.
Checking Your Current Homepage
To see which page is currently set as your homepage:
- Open the Pages panel in your Squarespace site
- Look for the page with a home icon next to its title
That's your current homepage. Simple as that.
Setting a New Homepage
Make sure the page you want as your new homepage already exists. If not, create it first.
To set a page as your new homepage:
- Go to the Pages panel
- Hover over the page title you want to set and click Settings
- Scroll down and select Set as Homepage
- Confirm the change when prompted and click Save
The new homepage will show a home icon next to its title in the Pages panel.
What Happens After You Change Your Homepage
After changing your homepage, you can:
- Rename or delete the previous homepage
- Position the new homepage at the top of the main navigation
- Hide the new homepage from the navigation menu by moving it to the Not linked section
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If your site displays a 404 error saying "We couldn't find the page you were looking for," try these fixes:
Disabled Homepage: Check if the homepage is disabled in the Pages panel. You'll see a light gray title if it's disabled. Re-enable it or set a different active page as the homepage.
Template Previews: Issues might come from previewing or switching templates. Make sure the preview template is set live, or restore the previously deleted homepage.
Squarespace 7.0 Users: If you're on version 7.0 and the 'Set As Homepage' button is missing, the page might be within an index. Remove it from the index to make the option visible.
FAQs
Can I make a blog post my homepage in Squarespace?
No, individual collection items like blog posts can't be set as a homepage. Only full pages work for this.
How can I hide my homepage from the site's navigation menu?
Drag the homepage to the 'Not linked' section in your Pages panel. This hides it from the navigation menu.
What should I do if my homepage doesn't display correctly after a change?
Check that the homepage isn't disabled and review any recent template changes. If problems continue, contact Squarespace support.
Jargon Buster
Homepage: The primary page visitors see when they first visit your site
Navigation Menus: The tabs or links that help people move around your website
Collection Pages: Pages like blogs or portfolios that group related content together
Wrap-up
Getting your homepage right sets the tone for your entire site. Whether you're showcasing products, a portfolio, or a welcome message, this is your digital front door. The process is simple once you know where to find the settings. If you run into issues, work through the troubleshooting steps above.
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