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Learn how to change blog post dates in Squarespace to manage content visibility, with specific steps for versions 7.0 and 7.1. Note that future scheduling isn't available, and changing dates may temporarily affect SEO. Regular updates can keep your blog fresh and organized.
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How to Change Blog Post Dates in Squarespace
Learn to update publication dates for better blog post management.
Key Points
- Change past blog post dates to reorder your content
- Set publication dates before or after a post goes live
- Publication date changes might temporarily affect SEO
- Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1 have different steps
- No built-in future scheduling available
Why Change Blog Post Dates?
Squarespace displays blog posts from newest to oldest based on their publication dates. Changing these dates lets you control which posts appear at the top of your blog, putting your most important content where readers will see it first.
Changing Dates on Published Posts
Squarespace 7.1
- Go to the Pages panel
- Find your blog page and select it
- Hover over the post you want to change
- Click the three dots (...) and select Settings
- In the Options tab, click Status
- Pick your new date and time
- Click Save
Squarespace 7.0
- Open the Pages panel
- Click your blog page
- Hover over the post and click Edit
- Click the date shown under "Published"
- Choose your new date and time
- Click Save
Setting Dates Before Publishing
Squarespace 7.1
- Hover over your draft post and click the three dots (...)
- Select Settings
- In the Options tab, click Published
- Set your date and time
- Click Save (this publishes the post immediately)
Squarespace 7.0
- Open your draft post settings
- Select Draft
- Click Published, then click the current date below it
- Choose your new date and time
- Click Save & Publish
Quick tip: Keep track of your date changes. Regular updates can keep your blog feeling fresh, but watch how they affect your search rankings over the next few weeks.
Common Questions
Can I schedule posts for future dates?
No, Squarespace doesn't have automatic future scheduling. You'll need to publish the post first, then change its date afterwards.
Can I turn a published post back into a draft?
Yes, you can switch any published post back to draft status to edit it further.
Will changing dates hurt my SEO?
It might cause temporary changes as Google re-indexes your post with the new date, but things usually settle down quickly.
Quick Definitions
Publication Date: The date Squarespace uses to order your blog posts
Reverse-Chronological Order: Newest posts first, oldest posts last (how most blogs work)
Scheduling: Publishing posts automatically at set times (not available for future dates in Squarespace)
Wrapping Up
Changing publication dates gives you control over your blog's timeline. It's particularly useful when you want to highlight seasonal content or move important posts back to the top of your blog.
The process is straightforward once you know where to look, though the steps vary between Squarespace versions. While you can't schedule posts for future dates automatically, changing dates after publication works as a decent workaround.
Use this feature strategically to keep your most relevant content visible and your blog organised the way you want it.