Squarespace Basics: Basic Authors
Inviting others to add information on your website thereby updating the content is important.
Basic authors do not need an account. They can add to blog posts and event update event content on the website. Another option is a Contributor to a website. A contributor needs an account and is assigned permissions from the owner and/or administrator of the website. Take a look at a recent blog I wrote about Contributors, Squarespace Basics: Inviting a Contributor.
How to add a basic author:
Home Menu/Settings/Permissions
Choose the Add Basic Author button
This will open a block so you can add information for the Basic Author.
Upload an image of the Basic Author
Enter a display name, this is the name associated with the Basic Author’s content.
Enter profile information - first and last name and their website.
Add a biography of the Basic Author. Enter any information that will be helpful to those reading the information posted by the Basic Author.
Basic Author content may be edited and updated at any time. Home Menu/Settings/Permissions. Click on the name to make any update and click save.
Basic Authors may add content to the following sections:
Blog posts
Events
Basic Authors may be removed by the owner and/or administrator at any time:
Home Menu/Settings/Permissions. Click on the Basic Author’s name and select Remove Author. You will want to select another author to take their place. Always remember to click save when making changes.
Squarespace has a Basic Authors help guide with a video for more information.
May Web Design, LLC refreshes and creates affordable websites that enable clients to take ownership and update themselves on a Squarespace platform. I enjoy helping clients increase customer engagement with a website and improve their overall web presence. The most important part of my business is that when I have completed and reviewed the website with a client, I teach the client how to update their website so that they can keep it fresh and new. A website offers a 24/7 welcome to prospective members, showing them what your business or organization has accomplished and what you plan to do. If built correctly it should welcome people to the site and show them around in a comfortable way.
If you are interested in discussing the needs of a website for your business or nonprofit organization, contact May Web Design, LLC. Starting out with a basic brochure website may be all that your business or organization needs. Your website should grow with you and change as needed.
