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Navigate the Square Online Site Editor

The site editor for Square Online is the tool you use to build and customise your ecommerce website with Square. From design tools to integrations with social media, you can take your business online and create a website customers will love to visit.

Even without eCommerce features, use the Square Online site editor to build a website to share Square Online blog posts or host videos. You can also display PDF files or add a contact form for site visitors to reach you directly. Explore the editor to view all of your options.

Access the Site Editor

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To access the site editor for Square Online:

  1. From your online Square Dashboard, go to Online > Online to go to the Square Online Overview page.

  2. Select Edit site to open the Square Online site editor.

Note: To edit your site on the go, log in to your Square account on a mobile device or download our Square Point of Sale app. Learn more about managing Square Online from Square Point of Sale.

Understand the Editing Panel

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The editing panel displays your editing options based on the currently selected page, section or element on your site. It updates in real-time as you add content and make changes. Here are some tools within the editing panel:

Exit editor

Select the exit icon in the upper left to go back to your Square Online Overview page in Dashboard.

Site design

Select the Site design button to open the design settings for your website. Learn more about designing and customising your Square Online site.

Page dropdown menu

Select the Page dropdown menu to load a page on your site preview or add more pages. When a page is loaded, you can manage the sections on that page.

Page options

Select the gear icon to see options for managing the page you’re viewing. Learn how to create pages and navigation in Square Online for more information on your page management options.

Add content

Select the + icon to add either a Section, Page, Item or Category to your site. Which of these options you can use is dependent on the kind of page you have open in the site preview. Learn more about adding items and categories to Square Online.

Understand the Toolbar

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The buttons in the toolbar provide the following functions:

  • Switch the view from desktop to mobile so you can check out how the site looks on both small and large screens.

  • Undo or redo a change by selecting the left and right arrows.

  • View options for upgrading your account by selecting Upgrade. Check out pricing and features to learn more.

  • Visit our Support Centre for help by selecting the question mark icon.

  • View quick tips by selecting Guides.

  • Preview the site as it'll appear when live and get a private link to Share with others. Learn more about how to check out the site preview.

  • Publish your website to make it live and visible to everyone.

Navigate the Site Editor

Learn more about navigating the site editor with these videos.

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