How Do I Post a Draft on Squarespace?

Posting a draft on Squarespace is a straightforward process that involves creating your content in a draft format and then publishing it when ready. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to do this, whether you're working on a blog post, a webpage, or another type of content:

1. Creating a Draft

For Blog Posts:

1. Log In:

2. Log in to your Squarespace account and navigate to the website you wish to edit.

3. Access the Blog Page:

4. From the Home Menu, click on the "Pages" tab.

5. Navigate to the blog page where you want to create your post.

6. Create New Post:

7. Click on the "+" button or "Add" button usually located at the top or bottom of your list of blog posts.

8. Select "New Post".

9. Enter Content:

10. Add your title and content in the provided fields.

11. Use the available tools to format your text, add images, videos, etc.

12. Save as Draft:

13. In the post settings, you’ll find an option to set the post status. Choose “Draft” before closing the tab.
14. Usually, this is found in a drop-down menu or checkbox labeled "Status" or similar.
15. Click “Save”.

For Web Pages:

1. Log In:

2. Log in to your Squarespace account.

3. Navigate to Pages:

4. From the Home Menu, click on "Pages".

5. Add New Page:

6. Click on the "+" button to add a new page.

7. Choose a “Blank Page” or a pre-designed page layout.

8. Set as Draft:

9. By default, new pages are added as drafts.
10. Fill in your content, but do not link the page to navigation if you want to keep it as a draft.
11. Click “Done” or “Save”.

2. Editing a Draft

For Blog Posts:

• Navigate back to your blog page.
• You will see a list of your published, scheduled, and draft posts.
• Click on the draft post to open it for editing.
• Make the necessary changes, then save it as a draft again if it's not ready for publishing.

For Web Pages:

• Go to “Pages” in the Home Menu.
• Find the draft page in the list (it will be indicated separately from live pages).
• Click on it to edit, make your changes, and save them.

3. Publishing a Draft

For Blog Posts:

1. Navigate to Your Draft Posts:

2. From your blog page, click on the draft post you wish to publish.

3. Edit Post Settings:

4. Update any content if necessary.
5. In the post settings, change the status from “Draft” to “Published”.

6. Optionally, set a publish date and time if you want it to go live at a specific time.

7. Save or Publish:

8. Save your changes.
9. Click “Publish” if you want it to go live immediately or schedule a time for it to be published.

For Web Pages:

1. Access Draft Page:
2. Navigate to “Pages” from the Home Menu.

3. Click on the draft page you want to publish.

4. Change Page Settings:

5. Customize your content as required.

6. Link the page to your navigation or mark it as visible depending on your theme options.

7. Publish:

8. Click “Done” or “Save”.
9. Ensure the page status is set to “Published” or make it visible in your site navigation to go live.

Additional Considerations

• Permissions and Collaboration:

• If you are working in a team, ensure that other team members have the required permissions to view or edit drafts.

• SEO Settings:

• Set up SEO settings before publishing, including meta titles, descriptions, and URL slugs, to ensure your content is optimized for search engines.

• Preview:

• Use the preview feature to view how your draft will look once published. This helps in identifying any formatting issues.

• Backup:

• Although Squarespace saves drafts automatically, periodically saving a copy of your content offline can be a good practice to prevent data loss.

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage drafts in Squarespace, ensuring a smooth and organized content publishing process.