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- Squarespace 7.0 Secondary and Footer Navigation Setup
- What Secondary and Footer Navigation Do
- Setting Up Your Navigation Menus
- How Templates Handle Navigation Differently
- Navigation Examples by Template Family
- What Happens When You Switch Templates
- Common Questions
- Quick Definitions
- Getting the Most from Your Navigation
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Set up secondary and footer navigation in Squarespace 7.0 to declutter the main menu. Access settings via the Pages panel, but note that navigation appearance varies by template. Switching templates moves navigation pages to 'Not linked,' requiring manual repositioning. Check your template guide for specific setup instructions.
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Squarespace 7.0 Secondary and Footer Navigation Setup
TL;DR:
- Secondary and footer navigation help clean up your main menu
- Not all templates support these navigation types equally
- Navigation placement varies by template family
- Access settings through the Pages panel
- Template switches move pages to 'Not linked' section
- Check your template family guide for specific settings
What Secondary and Footer Navigation Do
Secondary and footer navigation menus help organise pages you need but don't want cluttering your main menu. Think terms of service, return policies, or FAQs. These belong on your site but don't need prime real estate in your header.
This setup keeps your primary menu clean whilst making sure visitors can still find important information when they need it.
Setting Up Your Navigation Menus
Here's how to add secondary or footer navigation to your Squarespace 7.0 site:
- Go to the Pages panel
- Add new pages or drag existing pages into the secondary or footer navigation sections
- Drop them where you want them to appear
The catch? How these menus look and where they appear depends entirely on your template.
How Templates Handle Navigation Differently
Each template family displays secondary and footer navigation in its own way. Some put them in the header, others near the footer, and some in sidebars.
Navigation Examples by Template Family
Brine Family: Shows secondary navigation in the site header, with footer navigation usually arranged in columns at the bottom.
Adirondack: Only uses footer navigation, typically placed above the footer content.
Pacific: Puts footer navigation between the pre-footer and footer content areas.
Quick tip: Always check the Squarespace template guide for your specific template family. It'll show you exactly where your navigation will appear and how to set it up properly.
What Happens When You Switch Templates
When you change templates in Squarespace 7.0, all your navigation pages get moved to the "Not linked" section automatically. This includes pages from your secondary and footer navigation.
You'll need to manually drag these pages back into the right navigation sections for your new template.
Common Questions
Can I use both secondary and footer navigation on my site?
It depends on your template. Some support both, some only one, and others neither. Check your template's documentation to see what's available.
How do I add pages to these navigation menus?
Open the Pages panel and drag pages into the secondary or footer navigation sections.
What happens to my navigation when I switch templates?
All pages from these navigation areas move to 'Not linked' and you'll need to drag them back into place manually.
Quick Definitions
Template: The design layout that controls how your Squarespace site looks and functions.
Navigation Menus: The parts of your site that help visitors move between pages.
Footer Navigation: Menu at the bottom of your site for less prominent but necessary pages.
Secondary Navigation: Additional menu for important links that don't belong in your main navigation.
Getting the Most from Your Navigation
Using secondary and footer navigation properly makes your site easier to use and more organised. Instead of cramming everything into your main menu, you can create a cleaner experience that guides visitors to what they're looking for.
The key is understanding how your specific template handles these menus and setting them up accordingly. Take five minutes to check your template guide and you'll save yourself plenty of frustration later.