Can You Combine Pages on Squarespace 7.1?

Yes, you can combine pages on Squarespace 7.1, but there’s no built-in "merge pages" function. Instead, you’ll need to manually move content from one page to another or use workarounds like index pages, section copying, or content blocks to combine multiple pages into one.

This guide explains:

1. Why You Might Want to Combine Pages

2. Methods to Merge or Combine Pages in Squarespace 7.1

3. Best Practices for Consolidating Content

1. Why Would You Combine Pages on Squarespace?

There are several reasons to merge pages on Squarespace:
✔ SEO Optimization – Consolidate similar content to avoid duplicate pages.
✔ Better User Experience – Reduce clutter and make navigation simpler.
✔ Streamlined Design – Organize content into one cohesive page instead of multiple small ones.
✔ Faster Load Time – Fewer pages mean fewer redirects and better performance.

2. Methods to Combine Pages in Squarespace 7.1

🔹 Method 1: Copy & Paste Content (Fastest Way)

If you just need to move content from one page to another, copying and pasting is the simplest option.

How to do it:

1. Open both the source page and the destination page in separate browser tabs.

2. Click Edit on the source page.

3. Copy text, images, or content blocks.

4. Navigate to the destination page and paste the content into the appropriate section.

5. Delete the old page once everything is moved.

✅ Best for: Merging two simple text-based pages.
❌ Not ideal for: Large or complex pages with many sections.

🔹 Method 2: Use Section Copying (Best for Large Pages)

Squarespace 7.1 allows you to copy entire sections from one page to another.

How to copy sections between pages:

1. Go to the page you want to combine content from.

2. Hover over a section and click the Duplicate Section icon (⧉).

3. Click Copy Section and go to the destination page.

4. Paste the section by clicking the + (Add Section) button on the new page.

5. Delete the old page if necessary.

✅ Best for: Pages with structured layouts (multiple sections).
❌ Not ideal for: Combining pages with different styles.

🔹 Method 3: Use an Index Page to Combine Pages (Best for Long-Form Content)

Index Pages allow you to create a single page that displays multiple sections of content. This is useful for combining multiple pages into one without losing formatting.

How to set up an Index Page:

1. Go to Pages and click + Add Page > Index.

2. Drag and drop existing pages into the Index Page folder.

3. The content from each page will now appear as stacked sections on the Index Page.

4. Edit the Index Page to customize the layout and remove unnecessary sections.

✅ Best for: Blogs, portfolios, and long-form content.
❌ Not ideal for: Simple one-page merges.

🔹 Method 4: Merge Blog Posts (For Blogs Only)

If you need to combine blog posts into one, Squarespace doesn’t offer a merge function, but you can manually do it:

1. Copy the content from the blog posts you want to merge.

2. Create a new blog post and paste the content from both posts.

3. Adjust formatting to make the post flow naturally.

4. Delete the old blog posts to avoid duplicates.

✅ Best for: Consolidating multiple blog posts into one authoritative article.
❌ Not ideal for: Keeping original comments or timestamps.

🔹 Method 5: Use a Summary Block to Combine Content Dynamically

If you don’t want to fully merge pages but need to display content from multiple pages on one main page, use a Summary Block.

How to use a Summary Block:

1. Go to the destination page where you want combined content.

2. Click Edit > Add a Block > Summary.

3. Select the source page or blog where the content is coming from.

4. Customize the layout to display excerpts, images, or links.

✅ Best for: Showcasing combined content without deleting original pages.
❌ Not ideal for: Fully merging pages into one.

3. Best Practices for Combining Pages in Squarespace

• Use redirects – If you delete old pages, set up 301 redirects (Settings > Advanced > URL Mappings) so visitors don’t land on broken links.

• Check mobile responsiveness – Ensure the merged page looks good on both desktop and mobile.

• Optimize for SEO – If you’re merging similar pages, make sure the final page uses the best-performing SEO title & meta description.

• Keep design consistent – Use the same fonts, colors, and layout styles across sections to maintain a seamless experience.