
How to Create and Design a Site Header in Squarespace
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A well-designed website header is crucial for navigation and branding. Learn how to create an effective header that engages visitors and maintains consistency across your site.

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Creating Your Header
Navigation Links:
- Click Edit in the top left corner
- Hover over header and select "Edit site header"
- Click the pencil icon to modify navigation links
- Drag and drop to reorder links
Desktop Header Design
- Access header editor
- Choose layout (Full or Insertion width)
- Adjust padding and spacing
- Add effects:
- Drop shadow
- Border
- Fixed position
- Background styles
Mobile Header Design
- Switch to mobile view
- Select mobile-specific layout
- Customize menu appearance
- Adjust font sizes and spacing
- Set background styles
Header Elements
- Site title/logo
- Navigation menu
- Call-to-action button
- Shopping cart icon
- Social media links
- Language selector
- Customer login
Style Options
- Full background
- Gradient overlay
- Adaptive transparent
- Custom opacity
- Blur effects
Best Practices
- Maintain consistency across all pages
- Ensure mobile responsiveness
- Keep navigation clear and intuitive
- Optimize brand visibility
- Test across different devices
Advanced Features
- Hidden headers for specific pages
- Fixed headers while scrolling
- Custom button styling
- Multilingual support
- Social media integration
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