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- How to Create an Index for Your Squarespace Content
- TL;DR: Key Points
- Before You Start
- Organising Your Blog Posts
- Adding and Setting Up the Index Page
- Creating a Text-Only Index
- Creating a Visual Index
- FAQs
- Can I customise the design of my index page on Squarespace?
- Will the index update itself with new blog posts automatically?
- Do I need to code to create an index page on Squarespace?
- Jargon Buster
- Wrap-up
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Create an index on Squarespace by using archive blocks for a text-only layout or summary blocks for a visual layout. Organize blog posts with tags and categories, and the index will automatically update with new content without needing coding skills.
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TL;DR: Key Points
- Choose between a text-only index using the archive block or a visual index using the summary block
- Automatically updates when new blog content is added
- No coding skills required to implement
- Customise index organisation by categories, tags, date, and more
Before You Start
To create an index on your Squarespace website, you first need a blog page. If you haven't set one up yet, check out the 'Blogging with Squarespace' guide to get started. The index page we're discussing here is different from the index pages found in some older Squarespace templates.
Organising Your Blog Posts
Before setting up your index page, organise your posts with appropriate labels and information. This preparation lets you control how your index sorts and displays content later. You might categorise your posts by date, author, or topic. For example, tag recipes under "Dinner" or "Desserts."
Adding and Setting Up the Index Page
- Go to the Pages panel and create a new blank page
- Click
Edit, thenAdd Section, and selectAdd a blank section
Creating a Text-Only Index
If you want a straightforward, link-focused index, use the archive block:
- Add an archive block to your page
- Configure the block to pull data from your blog page by selecting it in the block editor
- Under the
Displaysetting, change the layout to 'Index'
- Use the
Group Byoption to decide how your content should be organised, such as by month, year, category or tag
Pixelhaze Tip: For high-volume content, enable 'Break Into Multiple Columns' in the archive settings for better navigation and readability.
Creating a Visual Index
For a more dynamic, image-focused index, use a summary block:
- Insert a summary block to your new page
- Link it to your desired blog page
- Adjust the design and display settings to determine how many posts to show, and whether to include images or excerpts
Pixelhaze Tip: The grid layout in summary blocks is excellent for visual content, making your index page more engaging.
FAQs
Can I customise the design of my index page on Squarespace?
Yes! Squarespace's interface allows you to choose from various layouts and display options to fit your style.
Will the index update itself with new blog posts automatically?
Yes, when you publish new blog entries, the index page refreshes automatically to include them.
Do I need to code to create an index page on Squarespace?
No! Both archive and summary blocks are designed for easy use without any coding knowledge.
Jargon Buster
- Archive Block: This block helps you create a simple, text-only index of your blog posts
- Summary Block: Use this to build a visually appealing index with options like thumbnails and excerpts
- Index Page: A dedicated page on your Squarespace site that organises and displays a directory of blog posts or other content
- Layout: This refers to how elements like text and images are arranged on your page
- Display Options: These are the settings that control the appearance of content in your blocks, like how many blog posts are shown at a time
Wrap-up
By following these steps, you can create a structured index page on your Squarespace site, making your blog posts or recipes easy to navigate. Whether you choose a simple textual layout or a dynamic visual display, Squarespace provides the tools you need to present your content clearly and attractively.