How Do I Make My Squarespace Banner Bigger?

Expanding a banner in Squarespace can be a valuable adjustment, enhancing the visual appeal and user experience of your website. Below are detailed steps on how to make your Squarespace banner bigger, including considerations for various technical levels:

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Squarespace Banner Bigger

1. Understand Your Template

Different Squarespace templates provide varying levels of customization, especially in older versions (7.0). Squarespace 7.1 generally offers more uniform and flexible design options.

• Squarespace 7.0: Specific templates have distinct settings (e.g., Brine, Bedford).
• Squarespace 7.1: More streamlined, with a broader range of consistent customization options.

2. Accessing Page Settings

1. Log In to Squarespace: Navigate to your Squarespace account and select the website you wish to edit.
2. Navigate to the Page: Go to the page where you want to adjust the banner.
3. Page Settings:
4. For 7.1: Click on “Pages” in the left-hand menu.
5. For 7.0: Also click on “Pages,” then select your specific page.

3. Adjust Banner/Image Sections

Squarespace 7.1: 1. Edit Page Section: - Move your cursor over the top section of the page and click “Edit.” - Click on the pencil icon or 'Edit Section' in the top bar of the banner.

1. Change Section Height:
2. A panel will appear on the left side. Here you can adjust the “Height” setting.

3. Choose from presets like “Small,” “Medium,” “Large,” or create a custom size by choosing “Custom.”

4. Save Changes: Click “Done” followed by “Save” to apply changes.

Squarespace 7.0: Depending on your template, the process can be slightly different: 1. Section Background: From the page editor, hover over the banner and select “Edit.” 2. Adjust Settings: Look for options like “Banner Image,” “Header Image,” or similar terminology. 3. Adjust Height/Size: Depending on the template, resize options may be under Image Layout or similar.

4. Using Custom CSS

For more precise control, using custom CSS can be very effective.

1. Navigate to CSS Editor:
2. Go to “Design” in the left sidebar.

3. Click on “Custom CSS.”

4. Add CSS Code: Insert the appropriate CSS code to alter the banner size. An example: css .sqs-block-image .intrinsic { padding-bottom: 80%; } This example changes the padding-bottom, effectively adjusting the height.

5. Save Changes: Always remember to save your changes after editing.

5. Image Quality and Dimensions

Ensure that your banner image is high resolution, as enlarging a low-resolution image can reduce its quality. A recommended minimum width is 1500 pixels to ensure it looks good on both desktop and mobile.

Additional Considerations

• Responsiveness: Always preview the changes on different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile) to ensure the banner scales correctly.
• Template Limitations: Some older or specific templates might have hardcoded limitations. For these cases, consulting template-specific guides or Squarespace support might be necessary.
• Backup: Before making substantial changes, always ensure you have a backup or know how to revert changes to prevent data loss or unintended design issues.

By carefully following these steps, you'll be able to make your Squarespace banner bigger, improving your website's visual impact and ensuring it looks great across all devices.