Gallery Pages in Squarespace V7.0
TL;DR:
- Gallery pages are only available in Squarespace version 7.0 (not 7.1)
- You can upload up to 250 images or videos per gallery
- Content can be enhanced with titles, descriptions, and video overlays
- Gallery pages offer limited customization compared to layout pages
- For more flexibility, consider using gallery blocks within layout pages instead
Gallery pages in Squarespace version 7.0 give you a dedicated space to showcase your images and videos. If you're on version 7.1, you'll need to use gallery sections instead, as the standalone gallery page feature isn't available.
Setting Up Your Gallery Page
Head to the Pages panel and click the "+" icon, then select "Gallery." This creates your new gallery page, ready for content.
Your gallery page structure depends on your template, but most offer options like slideshows, grids, or carousel displays.
Adding Images and Videos
For Images:
Click "+ Upload image" or drag files directly into the upload area. Don't try uploading compressed files like .zip folders – upload each image individually for best results.
Your first uploaded image becomes the featured image by default, though you can change this later.
For Videos:
Click "+ Add video" and paste in your URL or embed code. YouTube and Vimeo links work well – just grab the share or embed link from the platform.
You can add a custom thumbnail overlay to videos, which displays before the video plays. This helps make your videos more visually appealing in the gallery grid.
Organizing Your Content
Reordering Items:
Drag images and videos into your preferred order, or use the multi-select option to move several items at once.
Moving Between Galleries:
You can move content between different gallery pages or project pages to keep your site organized.
Adding Details:
Give each item a title and description. These help with SEO by serving as alt text for images and provide context for visitors.
Working Around Limitations
Gallery pages are quite rigid compared to other page types. You can't add text blocks or other content types directly to them.
If you need more flexibility, create a layout page instead and add gallery blocks to it. This lets you combine galleries with text, images, and other content types.
Using Gallery Blocks Elsewhere
Gallery blocks can be added to other pages and offer display options like:
- Carousel
- Grid
- Slideshow
- Stack
Summary blocks can also display gallery content in different formats across your site.
FAQs
Can I customize my gallery layout in version 7.0?
Your template determines the available layout options. For more control, use a layout page with gallery blocks instead of a dedicated gallery page.
How do I add text to a gallery page?
You can't add text blocks directly to gallery pages. Create a layout page instead and add both gallery blocks and text blocks to it.
Why does my gallery look different when accessed directly?
If your gallery is part of an index page, remove "/#/" from the URL to see the standard gallery page view.
How do I remove location data from images?
If your site's business settings include a location, this gets added to images automatically. Edit each image's Location tab to remove it.
Jargon Buster
Gallery Page – A dedicated page type in Squarespace 7.0 for displaying images and videos in a template-defined layout
Template – Your site's design framework that determines how pages and content appear
Embed Code – HTML code provided by video platforms that lets you display videos on your website
Index Page – A page that contains multiple sub-pages, creating a single-scroll experience
Wrap-up
Gallery pages work well for straightforward image and video displays in Squarespace 7.0. While they're less flexible than layout pages, they're perfect when you need a simple, clean presentation of visual content.
For more control over your gallery's appearance and the ability to add text or other elements, consider using gallery blocks within layout pages instead.
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