Enhancing Squarespace Web Design: Text Scaling & Banner Opacity Tricks
Today, I'm sharing a couple of insider tips that can elevate your Squarespace website's visual appeal and user experience. Let's dive right in!
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Mastering Text Scaling
As we gaze at the homepage of this Squarespace website, there's something special I want to point out – the text area. It's a text block gracefully overlaid on a captivating background image. Now, let me introduce you to a nifty feature called text scaling.
Why Text Scaling Matters
In the world of web design, headings are your chance to make a statement. Suppose you're eyeing that h3 heading further down the page, and you want it to be bigger and bolder. However, you're also mindful of SEO implications. Fear not! Squarespace has your back.
How to Use Text Scaling
In edit mode, click into a text block.
Highlight the text you want to enhance.
Click the scaling button, and voilà ! Your text will elegantly fill up the container width.
This feature ensures your headings stand out without compromising SEO integrity. It's a nifty trick released by Squarespace in recent years.
Mastering Banner Opacity
While we're here, let's talk about another gem – adjusting banner image opacity. This comes in handy when you wish to make text on your homepage pop even more.
Creating Visual Contrast
Access the edit section mode and navigate to the background image.
Observe that the image is already uploaded with a certain opacity level.
To create contrast and make text more legible, use the overlay opacity slider.
Adjust it to make the image darker or lighter as needed.
This feature allows you to fine-tune the visual impact of specific text elements on your homepage.
Playing with Color Palette
One more thing – have you noticed how selecting different colors affects opacity? It's a neat detail that adds to Squarespace's flexibility.
If you change the color, watch how the opacity color adapts.
Experiment with various color palettes to achieve the desired effect.
This subtle feature enhances your creative control over your website's aesthetics.
Your Designer
I'm Travis, an expert Squarespace web designer and 7+ year former Squarespace employee. I have worked with every type of business, building platforms for solo entrepreneurs through to multi-million dollar corporations. If you want to discuss a potential project, you can email on travis@coyotemooncreative.com or get in touch with me here. Alternatively, you can book a 30-minute consultation call here.
