Content Link Blocks on Squarespace
TL;DR:
- Content link blocks create visual previews that direct visitors to other pages on your site
- In Squarespace 7.1, these blocks only show the page title
- In Squarespace 7.0, they display featured images, titles, and descriptions
- They're more eye-catching than text links and perfect for highlighting key site sections
- These blocks only link internally – you can't use them for external websites
Content link blocks are a straightforward way to guide visitors around your Squarespace site. When someone clicks on one of these blocks, they're taken directly to the linked page. They're particularly handy for showcasing important content across different sections of your site.
How Content Link Blocks Work
Think of content link blocks as visual signposts for your website. They're bigger and more noticeable than regular text links, which makes them perfect for drawing attention to pages you want visitors to see.
The key difference between Squarespace versions is what actually displays:
Squarespace 7.0: Shows the featured image, page title, and description (if you've added one)
Squarespace 7.1: Only displays the page title
This means 7.0 users get much more visual impact, while 7.1 users get a cleaner, more minimal look.
Content Link Blocks vs Text Links
Content Link Blocks:
- Take up more visual space and grab attention
- Only work for internal pages on your site
- Can't be customised in terms of design
- Great for featuring key content
Text Links:
- Blend into your regular content
- Can link anywhere – internal pages or external websites
- Take up minimal space
- Better for casual references within your text
Adding Content Link Blocks
The process is the same whether you're working on a page or a blog post:
- Open your page or post editor
- Click "Add Block" or hit the plus icon where you want the block
- Choose "Content Link" from the options
- Click the pencil icon to open the block editor
- Select which page you want to link to
- If you're on Squarespace 7.0, click "Apply" to save your changes
The block will automatically pull in the appropriate content from your chosen page. You don't need to upload images or write descriptions separately.
Design Considerations
Content link blocks come as they are – Squarespace doesn't give you options to customise their appearance. This means you need to think about how they'll fit with your overall site design before adding them.
If your site has a minimal aesthetic, the clean look of 7.1 content link blocks might work well. If you prefer more visual elements, the image-heavy 7.0 version could be a better fit.
Consider spacing too. These blocks are larger than text links, so they need room to breathe on your page.
FAQs
What shows up in a content link block?
This depends on your Squarespace version. Version 7.0 displays the featured image, title, and description (if you've added one). Version 7.1 only shows the page title.
Can I link to external websites?
No, content link blocks only work for pages within your Squarespace site. If you need to link externally, use regular text links or button blocks instead.
Do these blocks work on mobile?
Yes, they automatically adjust to fit mobile screens and maintain their functionality across all devices.
Can I change how the block looks?
No, the design is fixed by Squarespace. You can't customise colours, fonts, or layout within the block itself.
Jargon Buster
Content Link Block: A Squarespace block that creates a visual preview linking to another page on your site
Insert Point: The spot in your page editor where you can add new blocks
Featured Image: The main image for a page that appears in content link blocks (7.0 only)
Block Editor: The interface that opens when you click the pencil icon on any block
Wrap-up
Content link blocks are a simple way to create visual connections between different areas of your site. They work well when you want to highlight specific pages or guide visitors through a particular journey on your website.
Remember the version differences – 7.1 users get a cleaner look with just titles, while 7.0 users get the full visual treatment with images and descriptions. Choose your placement carefully since you can't customise their appearance.
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