How to change the Date Format of Blogs
This post is a collaboration with BeyondSpace.studio
Struggling with mismatched date formats across your Squarespace blog? Whether it’s blog posts, blog pages, or summary blocks, inconsistent dates can make your website look unpolished. While Squarespace lacks an easy way to fix this problem natively, a simple solution can help you achieve consistent formatting without much effort. Let’s explore the problem and the straightforward fix.
The challenge with Squarespace date format
Squarespace users face two major issues when dealing with date formats:
No Direct Date Format Customization
Squarespace doesn’t provide a straightforward way to adjust date formats. While changing the Squarespace website’s locale might partially help, it’s a clunky and indirect solution.Inconsistent Formatting Across Different Areas
The way dates are displayed can vary significantly. Blog posts, blog pages, and summary blocks often use different formats, creating a lack of uniformity across the site.
For instance:
Blog post might display one style, like “22 Jun”
Blog list could use another, like “22/06/2019”
Summary blocks might look completely different, such as “22 Jun 2019”
Inconsistent blog date format: English (United States) locale
A Simple solution for Consistency
Fortunately, you don’t need to rely on manual fixes or advanced coding knowledge. The Beyondspace Date Format Tool provides an easy way to unify date formats across your entire Squarespace site.
This tool allows you to:
Choose Your Desired Format: Whether it's the USA format (MM-DD-YYYY), UK format (DD-MM-YYYY), or something else, the tool supports a wide range of options.
Create a Custom Format: If the default options don’t meet your needs, use date tokens to define your own format effortlessly.
Set a Consistent Locale: Standardize date formats across blog posts, blog pages, and summary blocks for a cohesive look.
Include Time Stamps: Need to display both date and time? Toggle the "Use Timestamp" option for seamless formatting.
Before you start, ensure you have the following:
Squarespace Version: 7.1 or 7.0
Plan: Business or higher to use the Footer Code Injection
Using Beyondspace date format
How to implement the Code
Visit the Beyondspace Date Format Tool.
Choose your preferred date format and locale using the intuitive interface.
Copy the automatically generated code.
Paste the code into Squarespace’s Code Injection
Within minutes, your site will display consistent date formats throughout!
Unified Squarespace date format - dddd, D MMMM YYYY
With this simple solution, you can say goodbye to inconsistent dates and hello to a more polished and professional Squarespace site!
FAQs
Can I display UK date format?
Yes! The tool supports the UK date format (DD-MM-YYYY) and can be applied seamlessly across your blog posts, pages, and summary blocks.
Can I display AUS date format?
Absolutely! The Australian date format (DD/MM/YYYY) is fully supported and can be easily set using the tool.
Can I display USA date format?
Of course! The USA date format (MM-DD-YYYY) is one of the default options available for quick setup.
What is a custom date format?
A custom date format allows you to define your own layout for dates using date tokens. For example, you can create unique formats like "YYYY.MM.DD" or "DD Month, YYYY" to suit your site's design and audience preferences. Learn all available tokens on this page
Bonus #1: Simplify backdating Blog and Event publish dates
Struggling to backdate a blog post or event on Squarespace? The default date picker in Squarespace only lets you navigate month by month, making it tedious if you're trying to adjust dates that go back years.
With Beyondspace's Publish datepicker, you can easily set past dates with a streamlined interface that eliminates unnecessary clicks. It supports Squarespace 7.1 right out of the box, saving you time and effort!
Beyondspace publish datepicker
Bonus #2: Enhance Squarespace Forms with a Custom Datepicker Field
Looking to improve the date selection experience on your Squarespace forms? Beyondspace's Datepicker Form Field replaces the standard text input with a user-friendly calendar view. It offers features like month and year navigation, disabled dates, and cutoff preorders, making your forms more functional and user-friendly. Whether for product forms, form blocks, it integrates seamlessly with your site and enhances user experience!
