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Learn to easily add and customize text links in Squarespace, including linking to external sites, internal pages, emails, and phone numbers. Use descriptive link text, and be aware that link styling varies by template. Troubleshoot common issues like non-working links or styling problems with custom CSS if needed.
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How to Add Text Links in Squarespace
Easily add and customise text links in your Squarespace site.
TL;DR: Key Points
- Add text links to text blocks, blog excerpts, and most content areas
- Link appearance depends on your template family
- Link to external sites, internal pages, emails, and phone numbers
- Use anchor links to jump to specific sections on the same page
- Different templates handle link styling (like underlining) differently
Adding Your First Text Link
Here's how to add a text link to your Squarespace site:
- Add or edit a text block - Either create a new text block or click into existing text where you want the link
- Type your link text - Write the words you want to turn into a clickable link
- Select and link - Highlight the text, then click the link icon in the toolbar (or use Ctrl+K on PC, Cmd+K on Mac)
- Set your destination - In the link editor, paste an external URL or choose from other options like email addresses or phone numbers
Quick tip: Use descriptive link text that tells people where they're going. "Read our pricing guide" works better than "click here" for both users and search engines.
Where You Can Add Text Links
You can add text links to most content areas in Squarespace:
- Text blocks and image captions
- Markdown blocks and announcement bars
- Blog post excerpts and event descriptions
- Product descriptions and promotional pop-ups
- Cookie banners and lock screens
How Link Styling Works
Your links will look different depending on which template family you're using. Some templates underline links by default, others only show underlining when you hover over them, and some never underline at all.
This isn't a bug - it's how Squarespace templates are designed. If you want to change how your links look, you'll need to add custom CSS or switch to a different template that matches your preferred style.
Common Link Types
External links - Link to other websites by pasting the full URL (starting with https://)
Internal links - Link to other pages on your site by selecting them from the dropdown menu
Email links - Choose "Email" and enter an email address. This opens the visitor's email client
Phone links - Select "Phone" and add a phone number. This works especially well on mobile devices
Anchor links - Link to specific sections on the same page. You'll need to set up anchor points first in your page settings
Quick Troubleshooting
Links not working? Make sure external URLs include "https://" at the beginning.
Want to open links in new tabs? There's no built-in option for this in most Squarespace templates, but you can add custom code if needed.
Links look wrong? Check if your template has specific link styling. You might need custom CSS to change colours or remove underlines.
Jargon Buster
Text Block - Sections where you add and format text content on your Squarespace site
Link Editor - The pop-up tool that appears when you create or edit a link
Anchor Links - Links that jump to a specific section on the same page
Template Family - Groups of Squarespace templates that share similar design features and functionality
Text links are one of the simplest ways to improve your site's navigation and connect your content together. Once you've got the basics down, experiment with linking related blog posts, connecting to your contact page, or highlighting important external resources your visitors might find useful.