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The latest microtrend in men’s fashion, and down the embroidery trend memory lane
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The best Squarespace templates for blogs about food, travel, fashion, and more
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Editor’s note: Squarespace recently announced Squarespace Refresh, its annual release of new features and updates (including video monetization and custom merch tools). We’ll be updating this content with additional information in the weeks to come.
If your blog is your bread and butter, you’d better be sure it’s baked into a decent website. Being able to categorize posts, lay them out in an easy-to-navigate way, and break up walls of text with eye-catching imagery are all musts to keep readers engaged. (And if your site isn’t optimized for search engines, you probably won’t even have readers in the first place.)
Squarespace is the go-to website builder for many a blogger thanks to its hundreds of ready-made templates, which feature drag-and-drop page design tools that make it fast and easy to create a beautiful, functional site without a crumb of coding knowledge. Better yet, all of those templates are mobile-optimized for SEO purposes so you can reach readers wherever they are.
As we’ve written before, the hardest part about getting a Squarespace site up and running is really just settling on a template; from website metrics to SSL security, ecommerce tools, and video storage, the platform itself takes care of the technical details so you can focus on your passion project. Below, you’ll find Mashable’s guide to choosing the right Squarespace template for your blog (plus a selection of our current favorites in 2022).
What is a Squarespace template?
A Squarespace template/theme is a pre-made demo website that’s meant to serve as a “starting point to help inspire your site’s design,” according to the platform’s support center. You’re free to keep it mostly as-is or customize it from top to bottom with different content blocks (like text and galleries) and personalized branding elements (like fonts and colors). Either way, the fact that there are 234 of them to choose from means there’s an extremely slim chance your finished site will wind up looking like anyone else’s.
Squarespace versions 7.0 and 7.1 are the two iterations of the platform that are currently in use, and each one treats templates a little differently:
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Version 7.0 organizes its 91 options into “families“; every family contains multiple templates with the same underlying structure, rules, and unique style elements (like the Brine family‘s parallax scrolling effect, for example). Many Squarespace veterans prefer this version because some of its advanced design capabilities still aren’t available in version 7.1, but newer users may find it inflexible.
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Released in early 2020, Version 7.1 scrapped the family categorization and gave all 143 of its templates the same basic formatting and features. They’re a little more cookie-cutter than version 7.0’s templates, but it’s way easier to switch between them and you don’t run the risk of losing any content when doing so. Version 7.1 sites also have the option of being built with Fluid Engine, Squarespace’s next-gen content editor, which comes with an intuitive grid system and more flexible mobile layout options.
It’s technically possible to move between both versions of Squarespace, but keep in mind that doing so will require a full rebuild and may affect your site’s search ranking. (Pro tip: Take advantage of Squarespace’s free 14-day trial if you’re not sure which one is right for you.)
What kind of blogging tools does Squarespace offer?
Squarespace lets you play around with a slew of settings in the back end of your blog no matter which version of the site you’re running. That includes:
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Adding images, videos, and audio to posts (including podcasts)
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Enabling and disabling comments on posts
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Managing post bylines and author profiles
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Editing and customizing post URLs
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Adding SEO titles and descriptions for posts
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Adding alternate images for social sharing
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Organizing posts with categories and tags
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Adding post excerpts to the blog’s landing page (which displays them as a list or a grid, depending on your template)
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Setting featured posts and images
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Scheduling posts
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Automatically sharing posts to social media
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Enable AMP formatting for faster loading on mobile
Check out Squarespace’s blogging guide for tips and best practices on how to utilize these settings effectively.
How do you choose a Squarespace template for blogging?
Squarespace’s Templates tab lets you sort its library by type, including Online Store, Portfolio, Memberships, Scheduling, One Page, and yes, Blog. (You can narrow down your options even further by sorting by topics like Food, Travel, and Fashion.) But just because a template isn’t officially categorized as a Blog doesn’t mean it won’t work as a blog with a little customization; you can technically add a Blog Page to any template with just a few clicks in the back end.
If you’re having trouble choosing between templates, Squarespace recommends dialing in on the “specific colors and layouts that appeal to you” rather than focusing on the demo content. That being said, “you may find it easier to start with a design that’s already close to how you want your site to appear,” it adds. Here’s an example:
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You can see that the Mérida template (on the left) has a magazine-style layout that lends itself well to blogging right off the shelf, whereas Maca (on the right) will need its ecommerce elements shuffled around or removed to bring its blog page front and center. You can get a great-looking site out of both of them, to be sure, but one will require way more tinkering than the other for this specific purpose.
Is Squarespace better than WordPress for blogs?
The “Squarespace versus WordPress” debate will come up a lot when you start looking into website builders. There’s no clear-cut winner when it comes to blogs, but answering the following questions will help make your decision easier:
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Do you want a free website? Pick WordPress.
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Do you want a super basic website that you can set up within minutes? Pick WordPress.
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Do you want an all-in-one package with lots of built-in features and tech support? Pick Squarespace.
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Is your blog heavy on visuals? Pick Squarespace.
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Are you selling something? Pick Squarespace.
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Are you planning on switching up your blog’s design from time to time? Pick Squarespace (specifically version 7.1).
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Are you an expert programmer (or someone who’s willing to hire one) who wants to build a completely custom blog with powerful plugins and premium themes? Pick WordPress.
If you’ve decided to give Squarespace a shot — good choice — keep scrolling to explore nine templates that can work really well for different types of blogs right out the gate.
Note: Most of our recommendations are from Squarespace version 7.1, but we’ve sprinkled in a few options from version 7.0 that continue to stand out. Templates have been labeled accordingly.
British fashion legend Dame Vivienne Westwood dies aged 81
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Vivienne Westwood: Boy George & Sex Pistols’ star Glen Matlock lead tributes to iconic fashion designer
BOY George and Sex Pistols’ star Glen Matlock have led tributes to iconic fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood.
The fashion icon died “peacefully and surrounded by her family” aged 81 yesterday.
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Among those sending her family well-wishes and remembering Vivienne’s impact on the world are music stars who formerly worked with her.
Singer Boy George wrote on Twitter: “R.I.P to the great and inspiring Vivienne Westwood who lead us through punk and beyond.
“Laughed at by the fashion industry but without question she is the undisputed Queen of British fashion. I love you! Oh bondage up yours!”
Meanwhile Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock, a former worker at the shop in Chelsea owned by Malcolm McLaren and Westwood, said on Twitter: “I have just heard the sad news about a one off, single minded, talented lady.
A privilege to have rubbed shoulders with her in the mid ‘70s at the birth of punk and the waves it created that still resound today for the disaffected. My thoughts are with her friends and family.”
Spice Girls singer and fashion designer Victoria Beckham shared: ‘I’m so sad to learn of the passing of legendary designer and activist Dame Vivienne Westwood.
“My thoughts are with her family at this incredibly sad time VB.”
Billy Idol, who launched his career from within the London punk rock music scene, said: “RIP it will take me a bit to take this in…”
Sex and the City legend Kim Cattrall shared to social media: “A true genius who never lost her northern grit.
“Short story – An LA stylist had sent me 3 dresses from various designers for the London/Berlin/NY premiers of a film.
“The clothes arrived at my London hotel unclean, were unflattering and in need of alteration.
“I was crest fallen until a mutual friend took me immediately to see @viviennewestwood atelier and Vivienne made me a new dress in 3 days and 2 others beside for each of the upcoming openings.
“I’ve never forgotten her generosity and kindness in making that happen and saving the day. RIP Vivienne. You are a legend.”
Actress Rose McGowan, 49, wrote: “What a hellraiser, what a talent.”
Fellow fashion icon Marc Jacobs wrote: “Incredible style with brilliant and meaningful substance.
“I continue to learn from your words, and, all of your extraordinary creations. I will always remember the night we bonded over our mutual love for Yves Saint Laurent.
“You never failed to surprise and to shock. I am grateful for the moments I got to share with you and Andreas.
“Rest in Peace dear Vivienne, although, somehow peace seems like the wrong word.
“My deepest sympathies to Andreas and your family.”
Vivienne was praised for her fresh ideas and her part in taking punk fashion into the mainstream.
She stood out when she made clothes for Malcolm McLaren’s boutique on the King’s Road, which became famous as “SEX”.
It was their ability to synthesise clothing and music that shaped the 1970s UK punk scene, dominated by McLaren’s band, the Sex Pistols.
Vivienne was deeply inspired by the shock-value of punk—”seeing if one could put a spoke in the system”.
Today her death was announced on her brand’s social media page.
The statement read: “Vivienne Westwood died today, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London.
“Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better.
“She led an amazing life. Her innovation and impact over the last 6 years has been immense and will continue into the future.”
Meanwhile Andreas Kronthaler, Vivienne’s husband and creative partner said: “I will continue with Vivienne in my heart.
“We have been working until the end and she has given me plenty of things to get on with. Thank you darling.”
A cause of death was not disclosed.
Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood dead at 81
Virtual fashion from House of Blueberry launches on The Sims 4
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