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Squarespace
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Pages and Content
Topic
Productivity
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Start with basic structure for mobile, test layouts early, save effective designs as favorites, and add content last to ensure a smooth, responsive site that avoids layout issues. This approach enhances efficiency and consistency across pages.
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Mobile-First Squarespace Design
TL;DR:
- Start with basic section structure before adding any content
- Test your layout on mobile view early to catch problems
- Save working layouts as favourites to reuse across pages
- Add content only after the mobile structure is solid
- This approach prevents layout breaks and saves time on revisions
Start with Structure Only
Set up your basic sections first. Add the minimum blocks you need and focus on getting the alignment and order right. Don't worry about content yet - that comes later.
This foundation work makes everything else easier. When you nail the structure early, adapting to different screen sizes becomes straightforward.
Test Mobile Early and Often
Switch to mobile view before you go any further. You'll spot oversized elements, weird spacing, and alignment issues while they're still easy to fix.
Catching these problems early saves hours of frustration later. It's much simpler to adjust a few empty blocks than to wrestle with a fully loaded page that's breaking on mobile.
Save What Works
Once a section looks good on mobile, save it as a favourite. You'll use this for your About page, Services page, and anywhere else you need a similar layout.
This keeps your site looking consistent and cuts your build time in half. No point rebuilding the same structure over and over.
Pixelhaze Tip:
Think of mobile view as your blueprint. If it works there, it'll work everywhere.
Add Content Last
Now you can drop in your text, images, and other content. Because the mobile structure is already solid, you won't break anything by adding content.
This is where the method really pays off. Your content fits into a tested framework instead of causing layout chaos.
FAQs
Why focus on mobile first in Squarespace?
Most people browse on mobile now. If your site works on a small screen, scaling up to desktop is usually smooth. Going the other way around often creates problems.
What's the benefit of saving layouts as favourites?
You build a library of tested layouts. Instead of starting from scratch each time, you can grab a layout you know works and just swap the content.
Does this work for all website types?
Yes. Whether you're building a portfolio, business site, or online shop, mobile-first design prevents headaches and ensures your site works for everyone.
Jargon Buster
Section Structure - How you organize the main building blocks of your page layout
Responsive Design - Making sure your website looks good and works properly on phones, tablets, and computers
Spacer Blocks - Empty blocks you can add to create breathing room between other elements
Wrap-up
Mobile-first design isn't just about making mobile sites - it's about working smarter. When you build the mobile version first, you create a solid foundation that scales up naturally.
The process is simple: structure first, test on mobile, save what works, then add content. Stick to this sequence and you'll spend less time fixing broken layouts and more time creating great websites.
