How to Add Social Links to Your Squarespace Website
Hello guys, Jacob here. Adding social media links is a fantastic way to keep your visitors in the loop with your amazing work. Maybe they aren’t ready to invest, maybe they still have some questions. With social media links, you give them the option to see your work every single day and get those questions answered.
Let me show you how you can achieve this on your own Squarespace website. - Don’t forget to watch the video version.
Step 1: Navigate to the Squarespace Editor
Log into your Squarespace account and head to the editor for the site you want to update. This is where all the magic happens!
Step 2: Add Social Links in the Navigation Bar
If you'd like your social links to appear in the navigation bar, follow these steps:
Locate the header section of your website in the editor.
Click Edit Section and select Add Elements.
From the elements menu, choose Social Links.
Squarespace will automatically display placeholders for popular platforms like Instagram or Dribbble. You can customize these links to match your accounts by following the next step.
Step 3: Link to Your Social Media Accounts
To link each icon to its respective social media account:
Click the social link you want to edit.
Copy the URL of your social media page.
On Windows: Press
CTRL + C.On Mac: Press
CMD + C.
Paste the URL into the field provided in Squarespace.
On Windows: Press
CTRL + V.On Mac: Press
CMD + V.
For example, to add Facebook, paste your Facebook page’s URL. Once done, the icon for Facebook will automatically appear alongside your other social links.
Step 4: Add Social Links Elsewhere on the Page
If you'd like to include social links further down your page (e.g., in a “My Clients” section):
Click Add Block in the desired section of your page.
Search for Social Links in the block options.
Drag and drop the block to your preferred location.
You can then use the same process to customize the links.
Step 5: Style Your Social Links
Squarespace offers several design options for your social links:
Align the icons to the left, center, or right.
Add padding around the icons with the Card option.
Use custom CSS for advanced styling, like animations or glowing effects.
These options let you tailor the appearance of your social links to match your website’s aesthetic.
Why Squarespace?
Squarespace’s intuitive design features make it easy to add social links, a capability that sets it apart from other platforms like Wix or Webflow. It’s super simple but really powerful, allowing you to maintain a professional look while providing advanced options for customization.
Need More Help?
Building a website can sometimes feel overwhelming, even with a user-friendly platform like Squarespace. If you have any questions, I’d be happy to help (free of charge of course). You can reach out to me through my LinkedIn or WhatsApp.
If you’re looking for someone to take your project on for you (I understand life and business get in the way of web design’s steep learning curve), feel free to book a call through the Calendly link in the description. We can discuss your business goals and create a stunning, high-converting Squarespace website that meets your needs.
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to helping you build a website that we can both be proud of!
