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Manage blog authors on Squarespace by adding contributors or basic authors, adjusting author names in post settings, styling them to match your site, and filtering posts by author using archive blocks. Note that batch editing of authors is not supported.
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Streamline Blog Author Management on Squarespace
Learn how to manage and style blog post authors on Squarespace efficiently.
TL;DR: Key Points
- Add and manage blog authors easily, including guest and company names
- Change a blog post's author directly in post settings across devices
- Style author names to match your site's aesthetic
- Filter blog posts by author using the archive block feature
- Set up author profiles for enhanced visitor engagement
- Note: Squarespace currently doesn't support batch author editing
Managing Authorship on Blog Posts
Blog posts on Squarespace display an author name by default. This helps readers know who wrote what, and you can adjust how this works based on your site's needs.
Adding Authors
Squarespace gives you two ways to handle authors: contributors and basic authors. Contributors are actual users you've invited to help manage your site. Basic authors are just names you assign to posts without creating full user accounts. This works brilliantly for guest posts or attributing content to your company rather than specific people.
Adjusting a Post's Author
Changing who's credited as the author is straightforward. Here's how to find the settings:
Version 7.1 and Squarespace App: Pages panel > your blog page > hover over the post > settings > author
Version 7.0: Pages panel > your blog > edit post > options tab > author
Hiding Author Names
Some sites work better without showing author names. Most templates let you hide this information, though the exact method varies depending on which template you're using. Check your template's style options for metadata controls.
Styling Author Names
You can change how author names look to match your site's design. Head to the Site Styles panel and look under Fonts or Colours (depending on what you want to change). Some templates also have specific 'Meta' options that give you more control over these details.
Filtering Posts by Author
If you've got multiple authors, help visitors find specific writers by adding an archive block to your site. This creates a list of authors that people can click to see all posts by that person.
Pixelhaze Tip
Keep your author name styling consistent with the rest of your site. It's a small detail that makes a big difference to how professional everything looks.
FAQs
How do I change the default author on a blog post in Squarespace?
Go into your blog post's settings, find the Author option, pick a new name from your list of contributors or basic authors, then save your changes.
Can I customise the style of author names on my blog posts in Squarespace?
Yes, use the Site Styles panel to adjust fonts, colours, and sizes. Look for Meta options if your template has them for more detailed control.
Is there a way to batch-edit author information for multiple blog posts in Squarespace?
No, Squarespace doesn't offer bulk editing for author information. You'll need to update each post individually.
Jargon Buster
Squarespace: A website building platform that lets you create sites without needing to code
Author: The person credited with writing a blog post, usually shown as a name on the post
Bio: A short description of an author that readers can see
Post settings: The controls for individual blog posts, including who's listed as the author
Meta tweaks: Style options for things like author names, dates, and other post information
Archive block: A tool that organises posts by different criteria (like author or date) to help visitors browse your content
Filtering posts: Sorting blog posts by specific criteria like author or topic to make browsing easier
Wrap-up
Getting your author management sorted makes your blog more professional and easier to navigate. Clear, consistent author information builds trust with readers and keeps everything looking polished. These settings might seem small, but they add up to create a much better experience for anyone visiting your site.