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How Do I Add a Blog to Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 1:53 am

There are two ways to add a blog to your Squarespace website. You can either use the Blog Page type, or you can add a blog to an existing page using the Blog Block.

If you want to create a dedicated blog page, select Blog from the Page Type menu when adding a new page. This will add a blog section to your page, with a list of your latest posts displayed. You can then customise the look and feel of your blog using the options in the Style Editor.

PRO TIP: If you are considering adding a blog to your Squarespace website, be aware that there are some potential risks. First, if you do not already have a domain name, you will need to purchase one. Second, you will need to set up your hosting and configure your DNS settings. Third, you will need to install WordPress. Fourth, you will need to create a database. Fifth, you will need to edit the WordPress configuration file. Sixth, you will need to upload your WordPress files. Seventh, you will need to install the WordPress importer plugin. Eighth, you will need to run the import process. Ninth, you will need to configure your permalinks. And tenth, you will need to set up your RSS feed. If any of these steps are done incorrectly, it could result in your blog not working properly or not appearing at all.

If you want to add a blog to an existing page, select the Add Block button from the page editor and choose Blog from the list of options. This will insert a blog section into your page, which you can customise as described above.

Once you’ve added a blog to your website, you can start writing posts by selecting the New Post button from the Blog Manager. This will open the post editor, where you can enter your content and publish your post.

Conclusion:
Adding a blog to your Squarespace website is easy, whether you want to create a dedicated blog page or add a blog to an existing page. Simply use the Blog Page type or add a Blog Block, then customise the look and feel of your blog using the Style Editor. You can then start writing posts by selecting the New Post button from the Blog Manager.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.