How to Add a New Blog Post in Squarespace

Ready to start blogging on your brand-new website? Amazing! 🎉 Whether you’re sharing tips, updates, or behind-the-scenes insights, blogging is a powerful way to connect with your audience and boost your SEO.

Here’s a super easy guide to walk you through adding a new blog post in Squarespace — plus how to add images, set tags and categories, and decide when to publish.

✍️ Step 1: Go to Your Blog Page

1. Log into your Squarespace site.

2. In the left menu, go to Pages

3. Click on your Blog Page (it may be named “Blog,” “Journal,” or something else)

📝 Step 2: Add a New Post

1. Click the + button or New Post

2. Add a Title for your blog post

3. In the content area, write your post! Use headings, bullets, or links as needed

💡 You can also drag in blocks like images, videos, buttons, or quotes to make your post more engaging.

🖼️ Step 3: Add a Thumbnail Image

1. Click Settings (gear icon next to the post title)

2. Scroll to the Thumbnail Image section

3. Upload an image that will display with your blog post preview

📸 This image also shows up in blog summaries and when your post is shared on social media — make it eye-catching!

🏷️ Step 4: Add Tags and Categories

Still in the Post Settings panel:

• Categories: Broad topics you write about (e.g., "Tips," "News," "Inspiration")

• Tags: Specific keywords related to the post content (e.g., “Squarespace,” “design,” “marketing”)

Use these to keep your blog organized and help readers (and Google!) find your content more easily.

📅 Step 5: Save or Publish Your Post

You have a few options:

• Save as Draft: Still working on it? Click Done > Save to keep it unpublished.

• Schedule It: Click Done > Schedule, choose a date/time, and it’ll publish automatically.

• Publish Now: Ready to go live? Click Done > Publish

You can always come back to edit or unpublish a post if needed.

🎯 Bonus Tips

• Write for your audience — give them something helpful, interesting, or fun

• Add internal links to other blog posts or pages on your site

• Use at least one high-quality image in the post body to break up text

And that’s it! Blogging doesn’t have to be complicated — just show up consistently, speak to your audience, and have fun with it. You’ve got this!