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How to customize your Squarespace footer and what to include in the design
Learn how to make your website's footer work for you to keep your visitors engaged and taking action on your website. Use our footer design guide to audit your footer and make sure you have included all the essential elements!

How to backup your Squarespace website
Learn how to backup your Squarespace website and keep all your designs safe and sound. From duplicating your entire site to backing up individual pages and sections, this tutorial will guide you through the whole process step by step.

How to add a photo slideshow header to your Squarespace 7.1 site
Showcase your photography or design style from the get-go with a sleek slideshow navigation header on your Squarespace 7.1 site! Pick your favourite works to showcase and follow our step by step tutorial with copy and paste custom CSS to quickly add this fun feature to your site.

How to manage images and files in Squarespace - Your complete guide to the Asset Library
Learn how to manage and organise your Squarespace site's images flawlessly with the Asset Library tool! Learn how to create folders, downloadable files, and keep the backend of your site as optimised and organised as can be for loading speed and SEO.

10 Fun Customisations for your Header Navigation Menu in Squarespace
Bored of Squarespace's basic built-in header options? Totally revamp your website's header navigation with our handpicked selection of plugins and tutorials, custom CSS included!

How to create overlapping sections in Squarespace Fluid Engine
Add a fun graphic element to your site with this easy to follow step by step tutorial showing you how to create overlapping sections in Squarespace 7.1 using the new Shape Block.

Hacks to make mobile editing in Squarespace Fluid Engine faster
Unlock the full potential of Squarespace's new Fluid Engine mobile editor with these time-saving hacks that will make designing for mobile a breeze! Discover how to use arrow keys for smoother block movement, leverage the "Order" mobile arrows for quick rearranging, create multiple sections for easier mobile editing, and utilize row count settings for glitch-free row management.

How to center-align text in mobile ONLY in Squarespace
Make sure your Squarespace website looks great on mobile with these text alignment tips! Learn how to optimize your site for mobile devices and easily center your text with just a few lines of copy + paste code. Proper text alignment is crucial for readability and user experience, and with nearly 60% of website traffic coming from mobile devices, it's essential to prioritize mobile-friendly design.

Your complete guide to image focal points in Squarespace
Learn how to optimize your Squarespace 7.0 or 7.1 site with our step-by-step guide to focal points! Learn how to adjust the focal point of your images to create a customized look without manual cropping. Perfect for backgrounds, banners, and cropped blocks without the need for Photoshop or Canva!

How to add an outline to your Squarespace shape blocks
Learn how to add custom borders to Squarespace shape blocks in just a few simple steps! With this tutorial, you can easily customize the border color, width, and style of your shape blocks using a little bit of copy + paste CSS code. Discover how to target specific shape blocks with unique borders and give your designs a little extra detail!

How to redirect Squarespace forms to a freebie or thank you page
Thank your Squarespace form visitors in style! Learn how to create a personalized thank you page with valuable resources like social media links, blog content, and freebie downloads. With easy-to-follow steps on setting up form redirects and testing, you can wow your visitors and keep them engaged and on your site longer!

How to add Google, Airbnb, and Facebook reviews to your Squarespace site
Boost your credibility and showcase your glowing reviews with our step-by-step walkthrough to adding Google, Airbnb, and Facebook customer reviews to your Squarespace site.

How to remove related videos on embedded Youtube videos in Squarespace
Keep your audience engaged and on your site with this simple hack to remove related videos from other accounts on embedded Youtube videos in Squarespace.

How to add a Background Color to a Text Block in Squarespace
Use this step by step tutorial to show you all the ways you can create a block of text with a background color in Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1!

How to add Parallax in Squarespace 7.1 (and other fun background animations!)
Learn how to add a creative element to your Squarespace website and improve your user experience with parallax scrolling in Squarespace 7.1. Our Squarespace-focused tutorial gives you step-by-step instructions on how to add this feature to your site.