How to Change Blog Post Dates on Squarespace
TL;DR:
- You can change publication dates to reorder blog posts or schedule them for later
- The steps are different for Squarespace 7.1 and 7.0
- You can adjust dates both before and after publishing
- Changing a published post's date will move it to a new position in your blog list
Squarespace lets you change when your blog posts are published, which affects how they appear on your blog page. Posts are displayed in chronological order, so adjusting the date will move them up or down in your blog list.
This works differently depending on which version of Squarespace you're using, so I'll cover both 7.1 and 7.0.
Changing the Date on a Published Post
For Squarespace 7.1:
- Go to the Pages panel and find your blog page
- Hover over the post you want to change
- Click the three dots (…) and select 'Settings'
- In the Options tab, click 'Status'
- Use the calendar to pick a new date and the slider to set the time
- Click 'Save'
For Squarespace 7.0:
- Navigate to Pages and find your blog page
- Hover over the post and click 'Edit'
- In the editor, click on the date that appears beneath 'Published'
- Choose your new date and time
- Click 'Save'
The post will immediately move to its new position based on the date you've chosen.
Setting the Date Before Publishing
For Squarespace 7.1:
- Find your draft post and click the three dots (…), then 'Settings'
- In the Options section, click 'Status', then 'Published'
- Set your preferred date and time
- Click 'Save'
If you choose a future date, the post will be scheduled to publish automatically at that time. If you pick a past or current date, it publishes immediately.
For Squarespace 7.0:
- In your draft post settings, make sure the status is set to 'Draft'
- Click 'Published' and adjust the date and time
- Select 'Save & Publish'
Again, future dates will schedule the post, while past or current dates publish it straight away.
Things to Watch Out For
Double-check your date and time before saving. It's easy to accidentally set the wrong time zone or pick the wrong date, which can mess up your posting schedule.
If you're scheduling posts for social media or email campaigns, make sure the blog post date aligns with your other marketing timelines.
FAQs
Where do I find the publication date settings?
In Squarespace 7.1, go through the Pages panel and use the three-dot menu on each post. In 7.0, you'll find the date settings directly in the post editor under the 'Published' section.
Can I schedule posts for the future?
Yes, both versions let you schedule posts by setting a future date and time. The post will automatically go live at that moment.
What happens when I change the date on a published post?
The post moves to a new position on your blog page based on the new date. If you backdate it, it might disappear from your recent posts and appear further down the list.
Will changing the date affect my SEO?
Google generally uses the original publication date for SEO purposes, but frequent date changes might confuse search engines. It's best to set the right date from the start.
Jargon Buster
Pages Panel – The main dashboard area where you manage all your website pages and blog posts
Blog Page – The page on your site that displays your blog posts in a list format
Publication Date – The date and time when your post goes live and becomes visible to visitors
Wrap-up
Changing blog post dates is handy for keeping your content organized or scheduling posts to go live when you're not around. The key difference between Squarespace versions is where you find these settings, but the concept works the same way.
Remember that changing dates on published posts will affect their position in your blog feed, so think about whether that's what you want before making changes.
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