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Learn to effectively set up and use Calendar blocks on Squarespace to showcase events and blog posts. Calendar blocks are responsive but have limited styling options, allowing for easy navigation and detail viewing on various devices.
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How to Use Squarespace Calendar Blocks
Learn to set up and use Calendar blocks effectively on your Squarespace site.
Quick Summary
- Add Calendar blocks to showcase events, blogs, products, and more on your site
- Calendar blocks are responsive and adapt to different screen sizes but have limited styling options
- Items like event times, blog post titles, and product descriptions are neatly integrated
- Displays two days for events ending at midnight unless adjusted
- Interactive features allow easy navigation and detail viewing on a calendar
Adding and Setting Up Calendar Blocks
To add a Calendar block to your Squarespace site, you need to be in edit mode. Go to the page where you want the block to appear, click "Add Block" or find an insertion point, and select "Calendar."
Connecting Your Content
Once you're in the Calendar block editor, you'll need to link a collection page. A Calendar block can only pull content from one collection page at a time (Events, Blog, Products, or Gallery pages).
Setting Up Display Options
After linking your chosen collection, Calendar blocks automatically pull and display relevant details like event titles and times or blog post titles. To make your calendar more engaging, add excerpts and featured images to your collection items:
- Featured images get cropped to fit the calendar's date squares
- Excerpts appear when users hover over a date
Empty dates will show in grey or blend with your site's background colour, depending on the block's size.
How the Calendar Works
Navigation
Visitors can use arrow controls at the top of the Calendar block to move between months. Clicking on a specific date shows more details about the events or items listed.
Different Screen Sizes
Calendar blocks are responsive, so they adjust to fit different devices and screen sizes:
- Blocks narrower than 600 pixels show titles, times, and excerpts
- Blocks narrower than 300 pixels display only titles
Multiple Events on One Date
If you have multiple events on the same date, each one's details are shown together. However, individual featured images for these events won't be visible in this case.
Pixelhaze Tip: If an event spans across midnight, adjust the end time to 11:59 PM to stop it appearing on two separate dates unnecessarily. This keeps your calendar tidy and accurate.
Common Questions
Can I customise the style of Calendar blocks?
No, Calendar blocks in Squarespace don't have extensive customisation options. The style tweaks available are quite basic.
Can I display multiple events with featured images on the same date?
If you have multiple events on one day, you can list them with unique timings and titles, but displaying separate featured images for each event isn't supported.
Do Calendar blocks include booking features?
No, Calendar blocks are for displaying information rather than booking. Squarespace suggests using scheduling blocks for any booking functionality.
Key Terms
- Collection items: Content like events or blog posts that belong to a collection page on your site
- Featured image: A main visual attached to your posts or events, designed to grab attention in summaries or previews
- Interactive features: Built-in tools in the Calendar block that let users interact (like navigating months or viewing event details)
- Responsive design: The Calendar block's ability to automatically adjust its layout across different devices for optimal viewing
Summary
Calendar blocks can enhance your Squarespace site by making it easy for visitors to explore and interact with key event dates or posts. Although styling options are limited, the functionality and responsiveness make it a useful tool for showcasing your important content. Try different configurations to get the most out of your Calendar blocks.