Creating Album Pages in Squarespace 7.0
TL;DR:
- Album pages only work in Squarespace 7.0 (not available in 7.1)
- Perfect for showcasing audio files with artwork and track details
- Limited to 60 tracks per album with no direct selling options
- You can share albums on social media and organize tracks easily
- For 7.1 users, use Audio blocks or SoundCloud blocks instead
Album pages are one of those features that got left behind when Squarespace moved to version 7.1. If you're still on 7.0, they're a clean way to showcase your music or audio content. Here's how to set them up properly.
Setting Up Your Album Page
Getting started is straightforward. Head to your Pages panel and click the + icon to add a new page. Choose 'Album' from the options and give it a title.
Once you've created the page, click on the page title in your Pages panel to open the Album settings. This is where you'll handle all the main setup.
Adding Album Details
Start with the visual elements. Drag an image file into the upload area for your album artwork, or click to select one manually. Good artwork makes a real difference to how professional your page looks.
Fill out the Album Info section with your artist name and album title. The description field is worth using too – it gives visitors context about what they're listening to.
Uploading Your Tracks
Hover over the album page preview and select 'Add Track' to start uploading your music. You can use .mp3 or .m4a files up to 20MB each.
When you upload each track, you'll need to fill out the track details. You can save tracks as drafts while you're working on them, or publish them straight away if they're ready to go.
Managing Your Album Content
Organizing Tracks
The track order matters. You can drag tracks around within the Album panel to get the sequence right. If you've got multiple album pages, you can move tracks between them too.
Each track has its own settings where you can add custom artist names, descriptions, and URLs. This is handy if you've got collaborations or want to link to specific content.
Social Media Sharing
Click on any track to open the Track Settings window, then head to the Social tab. Here you can choose which social media platforms to connect and turn on the push toggle to share automatically.
Styling Your Album Page
Use the Site Styles panel to customize how your album page looks. You can adjust text colors and control whether the Share button appears. If you're running multiple album pages, keeping the styling consistent across all of them creates a better experience for your visitors.
What Album Pages Can't Do
There are some clear limitations to know about. You're capped at 60 tracks per album page, and there's no built-in way to sell tracks directly from the page.
If you want to sell your music, you'll need to use Squarespace's Commerce platform to set up digital downloads instead. Visitors can technically download tracks by right-clicking, but if you want to encourage downloads, an Audio block with a proper download link works better.
FAQs
Can I use album pages for podcasting?
Not really. For podcasts, you're better off creating a blog page and using audio blocks for each episode.
Is it possible to sell tracks from album pages?
No, there's no direct selling feature. Use the Commerce platform for digital downloads instead.
Can visitors download tracks directly?
They can right-click to download, but it's not ideal. An Audio block with a proper download link is more user-friendly.
Jargon Buster
Audio Block: A content block in Squarespace that lets you add individual audio files to any page.
Commerce Platform: Squarespace's built-in tools for creating online stores and selling products, including digital downloads.
Index: A Squarespace feature that groups multiple pages or collections under one menu item for better navigation.
Wrap-up
Album pages in Squarespace 7.0 give you a clean, organized way to present your audio content. The 60-track limit and lack of direct sales features might be restrictive for some users, but they're solid for showcasing your work professionally.
Remember, if you're on 7.1, you'll need to use Audio blocks or SoundCloud blocks instead. For 7.0 users, take advantage of the social sharing features and keep your styling consistent across multiple albums.
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