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- Squarespace Collection Pages Explained
- What Are Squarespace Collection Pages?
- Types of Collection Pages
- Adding Content to Collections
- Displaying Collection Items Across Your Site
- Block Types for Collections
- Organising Collections with Tags and Categories
- Squarespace 7.1 Sections and Collections
- FAQ
- Jargon Buster
- The Bottom Line
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Collection pages in Squarespace organize related content like blog posts and products, allowing visitors to browse and access individual items. Use summary, archive, and product blocks to display content, and utilize tags and categories for better navigation. Version 7.1 enhances layout control with sections, making organization easier for various content types.
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Squarespace Collection Pages Explained
TL;DR: Key Points
- Collection pages group related content like blog posts, products or portfolio pieces
- Visitors browse the main collection, then click through to individual items
- Display collection content anywhere on your site using summary, archive and product blocks
- Organise items with tags and categories for better filtering and navigation
- Use sections in 7.1 to structure your collection page layouts
- Move collection pages to 'Not Linked' to clean up navigation whilst keeping content accessible
What Are Squarespace Collection Pages?
Collection pages organise sets of related content. Think of them as containers that hold your blog posts, products, portfolio pieces or event listings. Visitors can browse the main collection page, then click into individual items for the full details.
Types of Collection Pages
Different Squarespace versions offer different collection types:
- Blog, Event and Store pages - available in all versions
- Album and Gallery pages - only in version 7.0
- Portfolio pages - only in version 7.1
- Project pages - exclusive to certain templates like York
Adding Content to Collections
Each collection can hold multiple items. To create new content, press the spacebar whilst you're in the Pages panel with a collection selected. This opens the quick-add menu.
Displaying Collection Items Across Your Site
You can show collection content on other pages using various blocks. This lets you mix collection items with other content types, making your site more visually interesting and functional.
Block Types for Collections
- Summary blocks - perfect for curated displays, but they don't support all item types (portfolio projects won't work here)
- Archive blocks - show items chronologically, ideal for blogs or events
- Gallery blocks - display image collections
- Product blocks - showcase store items
Pixelhaze Tip: Move collection pages you frequently display via blocks into the 'Not Linked' section. This keeps your main navigation tidy whilst maintaining access to the content.
Organising Collections with Tags and Categories
Tags and categories help visitors find specific content quickly. They also let you create dynamic displays showing only certain items on different pages.
This organisation works particularly well for:
- Filtering blog posts by topic
- Grouping products by type
- Sorting portfolio work by industry
Squarespace 7.1 Sections and Collections
Version 7.1 uses sections to structure collection page layouts. This gives you more control over how your collection pages look, but remember that Blog and Events sections still use the 7.0 engine internally. This means some 7.0-specific features (like spacer blocks) still apply within these sections.
FAQ
Can I display collection items on different pages?
Yes, use summary, archive, gallery or product blocks to show collection content anywhere on your site.
Why can't I show portfolio projects in summary blocks?
This is a Squarespace limitation. Portfolio projects need their own specific display blocks or sections.
How do tags and categories help with collections?
They let visitors filter content and help you create targeted displays on different pages.
Jargon Buster
Summary Blocks - Display selected items from collections like blogs or products on any page
Archive Blocks - Show collection items in date order, great for blogs or events
Tags and Categories - Labels that help organise and filter collection items
Collection Pages - Pages that group similar content types together
The Bottom Line
Collection pages are one of Squarespace's most useful features for organising content. Whether you're running a blog, online shop or portfolio site, understanding how collections work will make your site more organised and easier for visitors to navigate. The key is using the right blocks to display your content where it makes sense, and keeping everything organised with tags and categories.