Squarespace Related Products Setup Guide
TL;DR:
- Related products display up to 5 items on product pages based on categories or tags
- Available on Core, Plus, Advanced, and Commerce plans
- You can customize the display order and section heading
- Styling options depend on your Squarespace version
- Proper product categorization improves recommendation accuracy
Squarespace's related products feature shows additional items on your product detail pages to encourage customers to browse more of your inventory. Here's how to set it up and customize it for your store.
How to Enable Related Products
Start by making sure your products are properly categorized or tagged. This determines which items appear as related suggestions.
Basic Setup:
- Go to your product settings and find the Related Products panel
- Toggle on "Show Related Products"
- Save your changes
The system will now display up to 5 related items on each product page, pulling from the same category or tags as the current product.
Customizing the Display
You can control how related products appear to your customers:
Display Options:
- Random: Shows different products each time
- Recently Added: Displays your newest items first
- Highest Quantity: Prioritizes items with the most stock
Section Heading:
Change the default "You Might Also Like" text to match your brand voice. You might use "More from this collection" or "Similar items" instead.
Styling Your Related Products
The customization options vary depending on your Squarespace version.
Version 7.1:
Use the global store section styles in your site design settings. You can adjust colors through the Colors panel and make layout changes through the store section options.
Version 7.0 and Classic Templates:
- Classic Store Page: Access styling options through the individual product page's site styles menu
- Advanced Store Page: Make changes directly from the store page's site styles section
Preview your changes on a test page before publishing to make sure everything looks right with your existing design.
Turning Off Related Products
If you decide you don't want related products showing, go back to the Related Products panel and toggle the setting off. Remember to save your changes.
FAQs
Can I control which specific products show as related?
Related products are automatically pulled from the same category or tags. The best way to control this is through careful categorization of your products.
Is this feature available on all Squarespace plans?
Yes, related products work on Core, Plus, Advanced, and both Commerce plans.
Why can't I show more than 5 related products?
Squarespace limits this to 5 items to keep the page layout clean and prevent overwhelming customers with too many choices.
Do related products work with digital products?
Yes, the feature works with both physical and digital products in your store.
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Related Products: Additional items suggested on product pages to encourage more browsing and purchases
Display Options: Settings that control how related products are sorted and shown to customers
Site Styles: Squarespace's design customization area where you can change fonts, colors, and layout elements
Product Categories: Groups that organize your products, used by the system to determine which items are related
Wrap-up
Related products can boost your average order value by showing customers more of what they might like. The key is proper product categorization and choosing display settings that work for your particular store. Take time to organize your products into logical categories or use tags effectively, and the related products feature will do most of the work for you.
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