Optimizing Global Content for Enterprise Design Library in Squarespace

Using Global Content in Your Enterprise Design Library

TL;DR:

• Only available to Enterprise clients using Squarespace 7.1
• Create global text and code blocks that work across multiple sites
• Update one block and it changes everywhere automatically
• Manage all blocks from your Enterprise Design Library
• Saves time maintaining consistent content across sites

Global content blocks are one of the most useful features for Enterprise clients managing multiple Squarespace sites. You can create text or code blocks once, then use them anywhere across your sites. When you update the original block, every instance updates automatically.

This feature only works on Squarespace 7.1 Enterprise accounts. If you're on 7.0 or a different plan, you won't see these options.

Creating Global Text Blocks

Global text blocks work well for content that needs to stay consistent across sites, like contact details, opening hours, or company information.

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Setting up your first global text block:

1. Log into your Enterprise dashboard
2. Click the 'Design Library' tab at the top
3. Select 'Global Text' from the left panel
4. Click 'Create New'
5. Give your block a descriptive name and click 'Create'
6. Add your content using the rich text editor
7. Click 'Save' when you're done

The formatting you apply here will carry through to every site where you use this block, so spend a bit of time getting the styling right.

Creating Global Code Blocks

Code blocks are perfect for HTML snippets, custom apps, or animations that need to appear on multiple sites.

Setting up a global code block:

1. Go to your Enterprise dashboard
2. Click 'Design Library'
3. Choose 'Global Code' then 'Create New'
4. Name your code block
5. Add your HTML code
6. Save your changes

Double-check your code before saving. Any errors will affect every site where you use this block.

Managing Your Global Content

Editing existing blocks:

• Find the block in your Design Library
• Make your changes
• Click 'Update'
• All instances across your sites update automatically

Organizing your blocks:

• Use the search bar to find specific blocks quickly
• Click on a block name to rename it
• Delete blocks from the top-right menu (you can't delete blocks that are currently in use)

Adding Global Blocks to Your Sites

Once you've created your global blocks, adding them to pages is straightforward:

1. Go to your Enterprise dashboard and select a site
2. Navigate to the page you want to edit
3. Hover over a section and click 'Add Block'
4. Choose either 'Global Text' or 'Global Code'
5. Select your block from the list

You can still adjust things like font colors and alignment in the page editor. These styling changes will apply to that block across all your sites.

FAQs

Can I use global content without an Enterprise account?
No, this feature is exclusive to Enterprise accounts on Squarespace 7.1.

Is there a limit to how many global blocks I can create?
Squarespace doesn't specify a limit, but keep your blocks organized so they're easy to find and manage.

Can I undo changes to a global block?
You can edit the block content through the Design Library update feature, but there's no automatic version history. Make sure you're happy with changes before saving.

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Global Content – Content blocks that can be used consistently across multiple sites in your Enterprise account

Design Library – The central hub where you create and manage global content blocks

Enterprise Dashboard – The main control panel for Enterprise account holders with access to advanced features

Wrap-up

Global content blocks are a real time-saver for Enterprise clients managing multiple sites. Instead of updating the same information manually across different sites, you can change it once and have it update everywhere automatically. This keeps your content consistent and saves you from repetitive editing work.

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The key is setting up your blocks thoughtfully from the start. Think about what content you use repeatedly across sites and create global blocks for those elements.

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