Linking Blog Post Titles to External Pages
TL;DR:
- Link blog post titles directly to external websites in both Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1
- Process involves adding a Source URL in the blog post settings
- How the external link appears depends on your template choice
- Steps differ slightly between desktop and mobile interfaces
- Always include the full URL with http:// or https://
How to Link a Blog Post Title to an External Page
For Desktop Users:
Version 7.1
- Go to Pages and select your blog page
- Hover over the blog post title, click the three dots, then select Settings
- In the Content tab, add the full URL in the Source URL field (make sure it includes http:// or https://)
- Turn on 'Link Post Title to Source URL'
- Click Back, then Save
Version 7.0
- Open Pages and select your blog page
- Click Edit on the post you want to modify
- Under the Options tab, enter the complete URL in the Source URL field
- Tick the box next to 'Post Title should link to Source URL'
- Click Save or Save & Publish
For Mobile Users:
Version 7.1
- Tap More, go to Pages, select the blog, then choose Blog Content
- Next to your post, tap the three dots, then Settings, followed by Content
- Enter the full URL in the Source URL field
- Enable the 'Link Title to Source URL' toggle
- Tap Back, then Save
Version 7.0
- Tap More, then Pages, select your blog, and tap the blog post
- Tap the three dots, select Page Settings, and input the URL in the Source URL field
- Turn on the 'Link Title to Source URL' toggle
- Save your changes
Here's the bit most people miss: always double-check your URL for typos before saving. A broken link defeats the whole purpose.
How Source URLs Display
Your template determines how (or if) the source URL appears on your blog. Some templates show the source URL beneath the post title, while others add visual cues like arrows to indicate external links.
This means you might not see any visual indication that your title links externally, depending on which template you're using. The link will still work when clicked, but visitors might not know it's there until they hover over the title.
If showing external links clearly is important for your blog, check how your current template handles source URLs before setting up multiple external links.
FAQs
Can I customise how the source URL appears on my blog?
Squarespace templates have limited customisation options for source URL display. Your best bet is choosing a template that shows external links the way you want them.
Can I link one blog post title to multiple external pages?
No, each post title can only link to one external URL. If you need multiple external links, add them within the post content itself.
Do all templates support linking to external pages?
Most templates support the linking feature, but they display these links differently. Some show the source URL clearly, others don't show it at all.
Jargon Buster
Source URL: The external website address you want your blog post title to link to
Toggle: A switch in your settings that turns features on or off
Template: Your site's design framework that controls layout and which features are available
Wrap-up
Linking blog post titles to external pages works well when you want to share content from other sites while keeping readers on your blog page. The key is understanding how your template displays these links so you can set reader expectations properly.
Remember that not all templates make external links obvious to visitors, so consider your audience when deciding whether to use this feature extensively.
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