How to Manage Store Categories on Squarespace

Managing product categories in Squarespace is essential for keeping your online store organized and ensuring customers can easily find what they’re looking for. Fortunately, managing and deleting categories in Squarespace is a simple process.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to add, manage, and remove product categories from your Squarespace store.

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Why Organize Product Categories?

Before we dive into the steps, here’s why it’s important to keep your categories well-structured:

• Improves User Experience - Makes it easier for customers to browse products.

• Enhances SEO - Organized categories help search engines understand your store structure.

• Simplifies Inventory Management - Reduces clutter and keeps products in relevant sections.

How to Add Product Categories in Squarespace

Step 1: Navigate to Your Store

1. Go to Pages in your Squarespace dashboard.

2. Select your Store Page to view your products.

Step 2: Assign Categories to Products

1. Click on a product to edit it.

2. Scroll down to the Categories section.

3. Enter a new category name (e.g. “Secret Sauce”) and apply it to the product.

4. Click Save to finalize the category.

5. Repeat this process for additional categories (e.g. “Alcohol” for whiskey-related products).

Once added, these categories will appear as filters for customers to navigate through your store easily.

How to Delete a Product Category in Squarespace

If you need to remove a category, follow these steps:

Step 1: Access Category Settings

1. Go to Store Settings by clicking on the cog icon in your store.

2. Navigate to Categories under your store settings.

Step 2: Delete an Unwanted Category

1. Find the category you want to remove.

2. Click the three dots next to it.

3. Select Delete.

4. Squarespace will prompt you with a confirmation message - click Delete again.

5. The category will be removed from all products associated with it.

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What Happens When You Delete a Category?

• The category will no longer appear in store filters.

• It will be removed from all products that had it applied.

• The products themselves will remain in your store - only the category is deleted.

Best Practices for Managing Store Categories

• Keep Categories Clear and Concise - Avoid overly complex or redundant category names.

• Regularly Review Your Categories - Ensure outdated categories are removed to maintain a clean store layout.

• Use SEO-Friendly Category Names - Well-structured categories can help search engines rank your product pages more effectively.

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