Mastering Your Squarespace Website
A Quick-Start Guide for Bright Horizon Creative Clients
Welcome to your new online home!
At Bright Horizon Creative, we believe your website should feel empowering—not overwhelming. This guide will walk you through everything you need to confidently manage and update your Squarespace website with ease.
Getting Started: Accessing Your Site
Logging in is simple:
Go to squarespace.com/login
Enter your Squarespace login email and password
From your dashboard, select your website to open the site editor
You’re now in the admin panel, where you can make edits and updates anytime
✨ Pro Tip: Bookmark your login page or dashboard for quick access.
Navigating the Squarespace Dashboard
Here’s a quick overview of what each section does:
Pages
Add, edit, move, or hide site pages
Design
Adjust fonts, colors, spacing, and buttons
Commerce
Manage products, orders, shipping (online stores only)
Marketing
Set up SEO, email campaigns, and social links
Analytics
Track visitor traffic, page views, and engagement
Settings
Manage domains, permissions, and technical settings
🧡 Take a few minutes to explore these sections. Everything is designed to be user-friendly, even for beginners.
Making Content Updates
✅ Editing Text
Go to Pages in the dashboard
Select the page you’d like to update
Hover over the section and click Edit
Click directly into any text block to make your changes
Click Done, then Save to publish
🖼️ Updating Images
In Edit mode, click the image you want to change
Click Replace to upload a new image
Adjust size, crop, and focal point
Add Image Titles and Alt Text for accessibility & SEO
Click Save
➕ Adding New Content Sections
Click Edit on your desired page
Hover between sections until the + button appears
Click + to choose a layout (text, gallery, form, etc.)
Add your content and click Save
🔗 Modifying Buttons & Links
Click on any button or linked text in Edit mode
Select Edit Link
Choose your destination:
Page (on your site)
Web Address (external link)
Email, Phone, or File download
Click Apply, then Save
Test your link to ensure it works as expected
💬 Need Help?
Bright Horizon Creative is always here to support you.
Have questions or want to explore new features? Just reach out—I’m happy to guide you.
