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Learn how to add and manage internal, external, email, and phone links in Squarespace to enhance site navigation and user experience. Ensure links are tested for functionality across devices for optimal performance.
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How to Add Links in Squarespace
Learn how to add and manage links in Squarespace to improve your site's navigation and user experience.
Where You Can Add Links
- Text sections: Link words or phrases within your content
- Navigation menus: Connect pages in your site structure
- Images: Make any image clickable
- Button blocks: Perfect for calls-to-action
- Cover pages and gallery items (if you're still using Squarespace 7.0 templates)
Types of Links You Can Create
Internal Links: Point to other pages or content on your own site. These help visitors navigate and boost your SEO.
External Links: Send visitors to other websites. You can choose whether these open in a new tab or the same window.
Email Links: Let visitors contact you directly. Clicking these opens their email app with a pre-filled message.
Phone Links: Enable one-tap calling or texting on mobile devices.
Adding External Links
- Select your text or click where you want the link
- Choose 'URL' from the link editor dropdown
- Type or paste the complete web address (including https://)
- Decide whether to open in a new tab (recommended for external sites)
- Press Enter or click outside the editor to save
Creating Internal Links
Internal links help visitors find related content and improve your site's SEO:
- Select your text or click where you want the link
- Start typing the page title in the URL field
- Pick the correct page from the dropdown that appears
- Choose whether to open in the same tab (usually best for internal links)
- Save your changes
Adding Email and Phone Links
Email Links:
- Choose 'Email' in the link editor
- Enter the email address
- Add a subject line if you want (optional)
- Include a pre-written message if helpful (optional)
Phone Links:
- Select 'Phone' in the link editor
- Enter the phone number
- Choose whether clicking should start a call or open the text messaging app
Testing Your Links
Always check your links work properly:
- Test on both desktop and mobile
- Make sure external links open correctly
- Verify email links open the right email app
- Check phone links work on mobile devices
Links behave differently across devices, so testing prevents frustrated visitors.
Quick Troubleshooting
Link not working? Check you've included the full URL (https://www.example.com, not just example.com)
Email link not opening? Some visitors might not have an email app set up on their device
Phone link not working? This feature works best on mobile devices with calling capability
FAQ
Can I add a link to an external website in Squarespace?
Yes! Select 'URL' in the link editor and enter the complete web address.
How do I link an email address on my Squarespace website?
Use the 'Email' option in the link editor and fill in the email address and any optional details.
Can I link a phone number on a Squarespace site?
Absolutely! Choose the 'Phone' option in the link editor and enter the number.
Key Terms
Anchor Links: Jump links that take visitors to specific sections within the same page
Deep Links: Direct links to individual images or specific gallery pages
Pop-up Blocker: Browser feature that can prevent links from opening in new windows
Internal Linking: Connecting pages within your own website
External Linking: Connecting to pages on other websites
Getting comfortable with Squarespace's link tools will make your site easier to navigate and more useful for visitors. Good linking also helps search engines understand your content better, which can improve your rankings.