How to Duplicate a Page in Squarespace
Duplicating an existing page is a fantastic time-saver in Squarespace. It allows you to create new pages with a pre-built structure and content, which you can then easily customize. Let’s walk through how to use this feature.
Step-By-Step to Duplicate A Page
Step 1: In your Squarespace dashboard, click on "Pages" under “Website”. This will reveal a list of all the pages on your website.
Step 2: Find the page you wish to duplicate.
Step 3: Hover your mouse over the page title. You'll see a small gear icon appear. Click on it to open the page settings.
Step 4: Scroll down within the page settings until you see the option "Duplicate Page" Click on it.
Step 5: Squarespace will create a copy of the original page labeled "Copy of [Original Page Name]." Rename it to something meaningful for easy identification.
Troubleshooting: Why Can’t I Duplicate A Page?
Keep in mind you can’t duplicate a collection page - ie. pages with subpages, such as a blog, events, portfolio, or store. Instead, you need to duplicate the collection items, and then move them to the new collection.
Duplicate Parts Of A Page
Did you know that you can duplicate sections and blocks within a page? In editing mode, you’ll have access to the duplicate button when hovering over a section or block.
To bring a section to another page, you can use the “save section” feature:
Hover over a section you like and click the heart icon
When adding a new section, go to the “saved section” tab and choose the section you’ve saved
Why Duplicate Pages?
There are three common uses for duplicating a webpage in Squarespace:
Similar Page Layouts: If several pages on your site share a common structure (e.g., product pages or staff bio pages), duplicating speeds up the creation process.
Version Control: Start with a perfected page as a base, then duplicate to create a new draft where you can experiment with changes without affecting the live version.
A/B Testing: Create slightly different variations of a page and duplicate it to test which version drives more engagement or conversions.
If you’re duplicating pages for SEO content, below are considerations to keep in mind.
SEO Considerations When Duplicating Pages
If the duplicated page's content is too similar to the original, you might encounter "duplicate content" and “duplicate title tags” issues in search engines. To avoid these errors, edit both the page content and settings (eg. page title and meta description) so that the new page is significantly different from the original page.
Also, duplicating a page maintains its current visibility setting. If your original page was hidden from search engines, the duplicate will also be hidden.
Conclusion
Duplicating pages in Squarespace is a straightforward way to save time and maintain a consistent design throughout your website. Now that you know how, experiment with creating new pages and streamlining your content creation process. To take advantage of other time-saving features, check out 7 Tips for Managing a Large Squarespace Website With Ease.
