This is a page with helpful things for only admins to view…
Accessing the admin site
You should be logged into the CAS email account to log into the admin site.
Go to Squarespace login and select sign in.
Select continue with google.
Select the CAS email account.
This will open the dashboard and give you access to the website.
Changing styles
Go to and click on > Website > Styles
A window will appear on the right which will allow you to customize the styles to your liking
There is a lot in this video so lets break it down
1. Accessing Pages
Go to your website editor.
Click Pages to view the full list of live pages.
Expand menus to see all existing pages (deleted ones aren’t shown here).
2. Creating a New Page
Click New Page.
Enter a name (example: Video Tutorials).
Click off the text box to confirm.
Alternative: choose a page type (blog, store, portfolio, events) or select a layout template (e.g., Team Page).
3. Editing Page Content
Double‑click inside the page to open the editing mode.
Double‑click again on text areas to type.
Example: type a paragraph (“Hello to the world”) and save/exit.
4. Adding Sections
On your new page, click Add Section.
Choose from blank sections or pre‑designed layouts.
Blank sections give full flexibility.
5. Adding Blocks
Within a section, click Add Block.
Options include text, images, buttons, etc.
Example:
Add a Text Block.
Center it by dragging until the orange alignment line appears.
Convert text into a Title or Heading.
1. Add a New Section
Click Add Section.
Choose Blank Section to start fresh.
2. Insert a Video
In the blank section, click Edit → Add Video.
Select Upload File and choose your video (example: Accessing the Admin Site).
Wait for the upload to complete.
Adjust the size and position of the video on the page.
3. Add a Form Beside the Video
Click Add Block → Form.
Position the form next to the video.
Click once on the form, then press Edit → Edit Form Fields.
Remove unnecessary fields.
Optional: Add more fields (Name, Phone, Website, etc.) if needed.
4. Configure Form Submission
Under Post Submit Settings, set the redirect to the top of the page.
Attach the link to the correct page (e.g., /vids-tut
Click in blank space to confirm changes.
6. Adding Images
Click + → Edit → Add Image.
Choose from:
Stock images (not recommended).
Library (previously uploaded).
Upload new file.
Example: upload a photo from your camera roll.
Add a description (e.g., “Website creator”).
7. Adding Buttons
Insert a Button Block.
Move and position it where needed.
Edit the button text and attach a link:
Either link internally (using /page-name).
Or paste an external link (e.g., YouTube video).
Customize button design (style, alignment).
8. Formatting Text
Highlight text to change its style (heading vs. paragraph).
Separate content into different text blocks for clarity.
Adjust alignment and size as needed.
Wrap‑Up
In this part, you created a new page, added text, images, and a button.
You learned how to center elements, upload files, and link buttons.
The video ends with a note that Part 2 will cover more advanced features.
5. Customize the Button
Edit the button text: change Submit → Vote.
Adjust button design:
Style (color, shape).
Alignment (center, left, right).
Size (avoid making it too large).
6. Storage & Submissions
Confirm the form submissions are sent to the correct email
Note: Submissions can also be managed online.
7. Explore Other Blocks (Optional)
You can experiment with:
Audio blocks
Accordion blocks
Calendar blocks (to display events, though this was decided against in the example).
8. Save Your Work
Always press Save before exiting.
Preview the page to ensure video, form, and button work correctly.
✅ Summary of Part Two:
You learned how to add a video, create a custom form with checkboxes, configure submission redirects, customize buttons, and manage storage. This builds on Part One’s basics and sets up for the next part, where you’ll learn to make the page live and edit navigation headings.
Adding a form, video and a button
Creating a new page
Arranging headings
5. Deleting Content
To delete a section:
Hover over it/click on it → press Remove.
To delete a block:
Click the block → press the red trash can icon.
To delete an entire page:
Select the page → press the red trash bin → confirm deletion.
Accidentally deleted? → Go to Deleted Pages and restore.
6. Reordering Pages
To move a page (e.g., Gallery):
Single left‑click and hold the page name.
Drag it to the desired position (e.g., after About).
The order updates automatically on the live site.
7. Saving & Final Checks
Always press Save after edits.
Preview navigation to confirm titles, order, and links are correct.
Remember: Pages moved into navigation are instantly live.
Summary of Part Three:
You learned how to manage the navigation bar, adjust page titles and slugs, edit existing pages, delete or restore content, and reorder navigation items.
1. Understanding the Heading Bar
The main navigation bar is at the top of the site.
Each item (e.g., What’s On) can be edited, and dropdown arrows indicate sub‑pages.
2. Adding Your New Page to Navigation
Go to Pages in the editor.
Find the page you just created (Video Tutorials).
Drag it into the navigation list (e.g., just below Gallery).
This change is automatically saved and makes the page live.
Tip: Keep editing/saving in the Pages list before moving it live, so it stays hidden until ready.
3. Page Settings
Each page has three key identifiers:
Page Title → appears in dropdown menus.
Navigation Title → appears in the top navigation bar.
URL Slug → appears after the / in the site address.
Example: Change video‑tutorials to vids‑tut.
Note: No spaces, full stops, or punctuation allowed.
Dashes (-) are permitted.
These can be changed using the Cog symbol in the left hand side menu
4. Editing Existing Pages
To edit a page (e.g., What’s Happened):
Double‑click or press Edit.
Hover below the title area → press Add Section.
Choose Blank Section and add new content (e.g., “What you’ve been up to”).
Save changes when ready.