.png?table=block&id=218105a2-9d95-8110-ab40-e5af52e52034&cache=v2)
Last Edited Time
Jun 25, 2025 09:35 PM
Do not index
Do not index
Suggested Tag
Squarespace
blog
featured posts
Tags Synced
Tags Synced
AI summary
To highlight featured posts in Squarespace, mark them in the blog settings and use a summary block to display them. Ensure to feature only three to five posts for clarity, and remember to update them regularly for freshness.
Last edited by
Platform
Category
Topic
How to Highlight Featured Posts in Squarespace
Making certain blog posts stand out on your Squarespace site helps visitors find your best content quickly. Here's how to set up and display featured posts properly.
How to Set a Blog Post as Featured
In Squarespace 7.1
- Go to your 'Pages' panel and select your blog page
- Hover over the blog post you want to feature and click the three dots (...)
- Select 'Settings'
- Click the 'Options' tab
- Turn on the 'Featured Post' toggle
- Click 'Back', then 'Save'
Using the Mobile App
- Tap 'More', then 'Pages'
- Select your blog page and choose the post
- Go to 'Settings', then 'Options'
- Turn on the 'Featured Post' toggle
- Save your changes
Displaying Featured Posts
Once you've marked posts as featured, you need to display them somewhere on your site. The summary block is your best option for this.
Using Summary Blocks
- Add a summary block where you want featured posts to appear (sidebar, footer, or any page)
- In the summary block's 'Content' tab, click 'Select a Page' and choose your blog page
- Go back to the 'Content' tab and click 'Filter Items'
- Turn on the 'Featured Only' toggle
This will show only your featured posts in that summary block.
Special Case: Bedford Template (7.0 Only)
If you're using the older Bedford template on Squarespace 7.0, featured posts automatically appear in a slideshow at the top of your blog page. This happens without any extra setup.
Quick tip: Don't feature too many posts at once. Three to five featured posts work best for keeping things focused and manageable.
Common Questions
How do I remove a post from being featured?
Go back to the post settings and turn off the 'Featured Post' toggle.
Can I change how featured posts look?
Yes, but your options depend on your template. Some templates offer more styling options than others.
Can I feature posts from different blog pages together?
No, each summary block can only show featured posts from one blog page at a time.
Quick Definitions
Summary Block: A content block that displays excerpts from your blog posts, gallery images, or other content types.
Template: Your site's design framework that controls how everything looks and functions.
Toggle: An on/off switch in your settings.
Wrapping Up
Featured posts help you spotlight your best content and guide visitors to what matters most. Set them up once, and they'll automatically appear wherever you've placed your summary blocks. Just remember to update your featured posts regularly to keep your site fresh and relevant.