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Access your Squarespace search page at "/search" and add a search link to your navigation if needed. The search page is automatically blocked from indexing by search engines, and while it can't be customized, it follows your site's styling. Clear your browser cache if results aren't displaying properly.
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How to Set Up Your Squarespace Search Page
Every Squarespace site comes with a built-in search function that you can use straight away. Here's how to access it and make the most of it for your visitors.
Quick Summary
- Your Squarespace site already has a search page at "/search"
- You can add a search link to your navigation if your template doesn't include one
- The search page can't be deleted or redesigned, but it follows your site's styling
- Search engines won't index your search page (this is automatic)
- Clear your browser cache if search results aren't working properly
Finding Your Search Page
Your search page is already there. Just add "/search" to the end of your domain:
- Built-in domain:
your-domain.squarespace.com/search
- Custom domain:
yourdomain.com/search
The search works like any other search engine. Type in your terms, and results appear automatically. Click any result to go straight to that page.
Adding Search to Your Navigation
If your template doesn't have a search block in the header, you can add a search link to your main navigation:
- Open the Pages panel and click the + icon
- Select Link to create a new link
- Type "Search" (or whatever you prefer) in the Link Title field
- Paste your search page URL into the Link field
- Click Save
Now visitors can find your search function directly from your main navigation.
Pro tip: For content-heavy sites, a prominent search option can save visitors time and keep them on your site longer.
Common Questions
Will search engines index my search page?
No. Squarespace automatically blocks search engines from indexing your
/search URL through your robots.txt file. If your search page does appear in Google results, you can request a reindex through Google Search Console.Can I customise my search page?
You can't delete or redesign the built-in search page, but it will follow your site-wide styling. If you need something more custom, you can create a new page with search functionality using a different URL.
What if search isn't returning results?
Try these steps:
- Clear your browser cache
- Turn off browser extensions temporarily
- Check that your content actually contains the words you're searching for
- Make sure your content is published (not just saved as drafts)
If problems continue, contact Squarespace support.
Key Terms
Robots.txt: A file that tells search engines which parts of your site to ignore. Squarespace handles this automatically.
URL Slug: The part of a URL that identifies a specific page. In this case, "/search" is the slug for your search page.
Final Thoughts
Your built-in search function is a simple way to help visitors find content on your site. While you can't heavily customise the search page itself, adding it to your navigation makes it more discoverable and can significantly improve how people use your site.