How to Confidently Manage Your Squarespace Website After Launch

Written By Chantel Lee

So you’ve just launched your new website on Squarespace? That’s a smart choice. Squarespace is one of the best platforms for small and medium-sized businesses. It's user-friendly, beautifully designed, and gives you the tools to update and grow your site with confidence.

This guide will walk you through the most important things to know, so you can make updates without stress and keep your website working hard for your business.

Illustration of hands using various website tools to edit a webpage, representing the process of updating and managing a website

Feel empowered to keep your website current and your business thriving with the right tools at your fingertips

Why Squarespace Works for Small Business

Squarespace was built with business owners in mind. You don’t need to be a developer to make updates, write blog posts, or change your hours. The platform offers built-in SEO tools, secure hosting, mobile-responsive designs, and a clean interface that helps you stay in control of your online presence.

Your Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1 – Getting Started

Go to squarespace.com, click Log In, and enter your login credentials.

Getting Started Recap: squarespace.com > Log In > Enter your credentials

💡Tip: Bookmark your dashboard page so you can access it quickly next time.

Step 2 – Make Basic Edits

Once you're logged in:

  1. Click Website

  2. Click Edit Site

  3. Open the Pages menu on the left

  4. Select the page you want to update

  5. Hover over the section you want to change and select Edit Section from the menu that appears

  6. Update your text, images, or links

  7. Click Save in the top-left corner when you're done

Make Basic Edits Recap: Website > Edit Site > Pages > Hover > Edit Section > Save

These are the basics. Depending on your needs, you can explore more advanced options like changing your Site Styles, including fonts and color themes, or adjusting grid layouts and section formatting.

If you have questions about any of these advanced options, feel free to reach out through my contact page. I’m happy to help.

Step 3 – Update Your Contact or Business Info

To update your contact information, business hours, or location:

  1. Navigate to the page or section where this info lives (usually in the footer or contact page)

  2. Click Edit

  3. Make your updates

  4. To check that buttons and links are working correctly publish your site from your desktop computer.

  5. Then open it on your phone to test that phone number links, email links, and Google Maps links all work as expected.

Update Your Contact or Business Info Recap: Find contact info section > Edit > Update details > Confirm links work

Step 4 – Add a Blog Post

If your site includes a blog or news section:

  1. Click Pages

  2. Open your Blog collection

  3. Click the + icon to create a new post

  4. Add your title, text content, and images

  5. Click Save Draft if you're not ready to publish yet

Add a Blog Post Recap: Pages > Blog > New Post > Add content > Save Draft or Publish

Want help optimizing your posts for SEO and visibility? A full guide on blog post best practices is coming soon. I’ll add the link here once it’s live.

Step 5 – Edit Your Form Settings

To make sure form notifications are being sent to the right place:

  1. While editing your site, click directly on the form block

  2. Click the pencil icon to open the form settings

  3. Under Storage, check or update the Email Notification field with the correct email address

Edit Your Form Settings Recap: Edit form > Pencil icon > Storage > Email Notification

Squarespace can send form data to tools like Google Sheets and Mailchimp. Want a setup guide? Just let me know, I'm happy to help!

💡Tip: Number each test to keep track of your testing (for example: Test 1, Test 2, Test 3)

Step 6 – Check Form Submissions

To view form submissions that have been stored directly in Squarespace:

  1. Go to the Home Menu

  2. Click Contacts

  3. Open Lists & Segments

  4. Click Form Submitters to see recent entries

Check Form Submissions Recap: Home Menu > Contacts > Lists & Segments > Form Submitters

💡Pro Tips for Staying Organized

  • Take a few minutes each month to review your site and keep things current. Small updates help your business look active and professional

  • Keep a folder with commonly used business info, photos, and links so making changes is fast

  • Create a Bookmark Folder in your internet browser’s bookmark bar and name it something like “My Website.”

  • Create a bookmark folder in your browser with quick-access links to your website, Squarespace dashboard, and company social media pages.

Helpful Resources

Success Checklist

☑️You know how to log in

☑️You’ve made basic edits

☑️You’ve updated your business info

☑️You’ve learned how to post a blog

☑️You know how to check your forms

You're off to a great start!

I’m Still Here If You Need Support

If you ever have questions, want a content refresh, or are planning your next update, feel free to reach out through my contact page.

Even after launch, I’m here to support you and your business.

Chantel Lee