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Using Squarespace 7.0 Gallery Pages Effectively

Learn how to set up and optimise your gallery pages in Squarespace 7.0 for better performance and visual impact.

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Using Squarespace 7.0 Gallery Pages Effectively
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Optimize Squarespace 7.0 gallery pages by using descriptive titles for SEO, keeping galleries under 100 images for mobile performance, and utilizing video thumbnails for engagement. Organize content effectively and manage visibility settings to enhance user experience.
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Learn how to set up and optimise your gallery pages in Squarespace 7.0 for better performance and visual impact.
Tags: Squarespace, Gallery Pages, Web Design, Website Building, Squarespace 7.0, Online Galleries

Quick Summary

  • Squarespace 7.0 offers different gallery designs that match your template
  • Upload up to 250 images or videos per gallery page
  • Add image overlays to videos for better engagement
  • Use descriptive titles and tags to improve SEO
  • Keep galleries under 100 images for better mobile performance
  • Video titles from YouTube and Vimeo are auto-populated but you can edit them
Squarespace 7.0 gallery pages automatically match your template's design style. You'll get slideshows, grids, stacked layouts, or carousels depending on what your template offers. Here's how to set them up properly.

Creating Your Gallery Page

  1. Go to the Pages panel and click the '+' symbol
  1. Select 'Gallery' (available options depend on your template)
  1. Give your gallery a clear, descriptive name

Adding Images and Videos

Before uploading, check your images meet Squarespace's format requirements.
For images:
  • Click '+' then 'Upload Image', or drag files directly into the panel
  • You can upload up to 250 items per gallery
For videos:
  • Paste a direct URL or use HTML embed code
  • Set the publication status to control visibility

Adding Video Thumbnails

Video thumbnails make your content more clickable:
  1. Toggle on 'Video thumbnail'
  1. Click 'Image' to upload your own or 'Search for images' for stock photos
  1. Remove existing thumbnails by clicking 'Remove image'

Organising Your Gallery Content

Drag and drop items in the editing panel to reorder them. This order shows on your live site immediately.

Adding Titles and Descriptions

This step matters for SEO and accessibility:
  1. Click any image or video to edit
  1. Add your title and description
  1. Save changes
Keep titles descriptive but concise. Use descriptions to add context or keywords.

Managing What Goes Live

Control what visitors see:
  1. Select any item
  1. Click 'Status' and choose Published, Draft, or Scheduled
  1. Save to update visibility

Displaying Gallery Content Elsewhere

Use Gallery blocks or Summary blocks to show your gallery images on other pages. This works well for homepage previews or portfolio sections.

Performance Tips

Keep galleries under 100 images, especially if your audience uses mobile devices or slower connections. Large galleries can significantly slow loading times.

Common Issues and Solutions

Can I add text to gallery pages?

No, Squarespace 7.0 gallery pages don't support text blocks or other content types within the gallery itself. If you need text alongside images, use a Layout page with Text blocks and Gallery blocks instead.
If your gallery is part of an index page, accessing it directly might show an index-style display. Remove '/#/' from the URL to see the standard view.

Why do my videos have random titles?

YouTube and Vimeo videos automatically import their platform titles and descriptions. Edit these in your gallery settings by clicking on the video and changing the title field.

Key Terms

Gallery Pages: Squarespace pages specifically designed to showcase images and videos with different layout options.
Blocks: Squarespace's content elements that you can add to pages (like text, images, or galleries).

Final Thoughts

Well-planned gallery pages can significantly improve how visitors experience your site. Focus on good organisation, descriptive titles, and reasonable file sizes. If you're working with large image collections, consider splitting them across multiple galleries rather than creating one massive page that takes ages to load.
The key is finding the right balance between showing your work effectively and keeping your site fast and usable.

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