Add Saved Sections to Footers on Squarespace

Squarespace has finally introduced the ability to use saved sections in footers - a long-awaited update that makes website management even more efficient. 

If you're a web designer or a business owner managing your own site, this update is a game-changer. 

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to use saved sections in footers and explain why some elements might not be available.

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What Are Saved Sections in Squarespace?

Saved sections allow you to reuse content across multiple pages on your Squarespace site. This feature lets you create a section once and insert it anywhere you need, saving you time and ensuring consistency.

Previously, saved sections were limited to standard page content, meaning footers had to be manually recreated on each page. With this update, you can now save footer sections and reuse them across your website.

However, there’s a catch: list sections cannot be saved or added to footers. 

Let’s dive into how you can use saved sections effectively…

Step-by-Step Guide: Saving and Using Sections in Your Footer

1. Access the Page Editor

• Navigate to the page where you want to save a section.

• Click Edit to enter the page editor.

2. Save a Section

• Hover over the section you want to save.

• Click on the Save Section button.

• Name your saved section for easy identification.

• Your section is now available in the Saved Sections panel.

3. Add a Saved Section to the Footer

• Scroll down to the footer area.

• Click Add Section and go to the Saved Sections tab.

• Select your saved section and insert it into the footer.

4. Understand the Limitation with List Sections

• While standard sections (text, images, and classic layouts) can be added to footers, list sections are not supported.

• If you try to save a list section and add it to a footer, it won’t appear as an option.

5. Save and Publish Your Changes

• Once your footer is set up with the desired saved sections, click Save.

• Your saved footer can now be reused across your site without needing to manually recreate it.

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Why This Update is Useful

• Saves Time: You no longer have to manually rebuild footers on every page.

• Ensures Consistency: Maintain a uniform look across all pages.

• Easy Updates: Change your footer in one place and update it everywhere instantly.

This is a great, and long-overdue, update from Squarespace. Try it out and see how much easier it makes updating your footers!

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