Deeplink URLs in Squarespace Version 7.0
TL;DR:
- Deeplink URLs take visitors directly to specific images in your gallery, not just the first image
- Only works on Squarespace version 7.0 (not available in 7.1)
- You can customise the URL within a 250-character limit
- Doesn't work on mobile stacked galleries, project pages, index pages, or gallery blocks
- Custom URLs can be shortened to make them easier to share
Finding and Customising Your Deeplink URL
To get a specific image's deeplink URL, head to the Pages panel in Squarespace and select your gallery page. Hover over the image you want, click to open the image editor, then tap the Options tab. You'll see the pre-assigned deeplink URL in the Image URL field.
Steps to Customise the Deeplink URL
You can modify the URL to make it simpler:
- Edit the URL after your gallery's name and backslash in the Image URL field
- Click Save to confirm the changes
Keep it short and memorable. The cleaner the URL, the easier it is to share.
Sharing Your Customised Deeplink
When you want to share a direct link to an image:
- Log out or use incognito mode to test the deeplink properly
- Navigate to your gallery page and find the image you want to share
- Copy the URL from your browser's address bar
To link directly to a gallery image from other parts of your site, use the customised deeplink URL in your site's link editor tool.
This is the bit most people miss: always test your deeplinks while logged out. What you see as the site owner might not match what visitors experience.
FAQs
Can I use deeplink URLs in Squarespace version 7.1?
No, deeplink URLs aren't supported in Squarespace version 7.1. This feature only works on version 7.0.
How can I make a deeplink URL easier to share?
Customise it by shortening and simplifying the text after your gallery's name and the backslash. Keep it relevant to the image content.
Why can't I view deeplink URLs on my mobile device?
Deeplinks don't work on mobile if your gallery is set to display as stacked. The stacked layout overrides the deeplink functionality.
Jargon Buster
Deeplink URL: A specific web address that takes users directly to a particular image within a gallery, rather than the gallery's main page.
Slug: The part of the URL that identifies a specific page on your site, making URLs more user-friendly and easier to navigate.
Stacked Gallery: A gallery display format where images are arranged vertically, commonly used on mobile versions of a site.
Wrap-up
Deeplink URLs are handy for Squarespace version 7.0 users who want to send people directly to specific gallery images. The key is customising and testing these URLs to make sure they work as expected. Remember, this feature isn't available if you're on version 7.1, so check your Squarespace version first.
Always test your deeplinks while logged out to see what your visitors will actually experience.
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