Why sections are important on your Squarespace website

Strategic styling

Custom animations and effects can be added to individual sections, this is ideal if you are playing with different effects across your website AND you don’t have to worry about accidentally altering other elements on the page.

Boost your SEO

Search engines love organised content. Structuring your site into sections helps Google understand and rank it more effectively, especially if you are using your Heading styles appropriately.

Digital journey

Ensure a seamless experience for all users visiting your website, important right? Users can easily navigate sectioned layouts, making your site more inclusive.

Save heaps of time

Speed up your workflow by reusing designs. Use Squarespace’s Saved Sections to replicate content across your site.

Responsive AF

Distinct sections make it simpler to adapt your design for various screen sizes, ensuring a polished look on mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Experiment with visual hierarchy

Breaking your page into sections allows you to guide visitors through your content. Use bold headers, contrasting colors, and strategic spacing to direct attention and improve readability.

Pro tip 💡

When using Squarespace’s Fluid Engine, dividing your page into multiple sections can save you headaches. Fluid Engine is flexible, but updates can sometimes cause unexpected shifts. Separate sections act as natural “segregated areas” making your site easier to manage and edit.


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