How to Design a Grid Layout for High-Converting Wellness Websites
A Step-by Step Guide to Grid Layouts in Squarespace
Creating a professional, high-converting website doesn’t have to be overwhelming. A grid layout is an excellent choice for displaying your coaching programs, courses, or offerings in a simple, organized and visually balanced way while making your site easy to navigate for your visitors.
By grouping offerings by category with clear headings, you provide a clean, visually balanced, and user-friendly experience for your visitors. Whether you’re a wellness coach or a service provider looking to scale, this layout ensures that your website is structured, approachable, and conversion-ready.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to create a grid layout on your Squarespace website and to elevate your brand.
1. Create a New Page
Log into your Squarespace account.
Navigate to Pages in the left-hand menu.
Click the + icon to add a new page and select Blank Page.
Name the page something simple and easily to understand (e.g., “Courses,” “Library,” or “Offerings”).
2. Add a Section for Your Grid
Click Edit on the new page.
Add the Hero (top) section like you want it. It can be as simple as the name of the page.
Hover over the content area and click Add Section.
Choose Gallery or Grid Layout from the section options.
If you want a pre-built grid, select a Gallery Section.
For more customization, choose a Blank Section and build your grid manually using Image Blocks.
3. Upload Images and Add Links
For Gallery Sections:
Click Edit Gallery to upload images.
Add an image for each item (e.g., course, product, or service).
Click on each image and fill in the Title, Description, and Link fields to direct visitors to the respective pages.
For Blank Sections:
Add Image Blocks to the section and arrange them in a grid-like pattern.
Click each image block to upload a photo and link it to the corresponding offering.
4. Customize the Grid Layout
Go to the Design Settings for your section:
Adjust the spacing between items to make the grid feel balanced.
Choose Aspect Ratio to keep images consistent (e.g., square, 4:3).
Add Hover Effects to images to make the grid interactive and engaging.
Enable Captions for descriptions if needed.
Link each item to its product or service.
5. Add Headlines and CTAs
Add a Text Block above the grid to introduce the section (e.g., “Explore Our Offerings” or “What We Provide”).
Below the grid, you can add a Button Block as a call-to-action (e.g., “Learn More” or “Contact Us”). Link it to relevant pages like a contact form or about page.
6. Optimize for Mobile
Switch to Mobile View in the Squarespace editor to preview the grid on smaller screens.
Ensure images are appropriately resized and captions aren’t overlapping.
7. Publish and Test
Click Save or Publish to make your grid live.
Visit the page as a user to test all links, hover effects, and mobile responsiveness.
Bonus Tips
When you are building a website for user friendliness, keep the design clean, straightforward so your ideal client will know exactly what to do when they land on your site.
Use Consistent Branding
Ensure all images follow your brand color palette and style.Dynamic Updates
Use Summary Blocks if you want the grid to auto-update when you add new blog posts or products.SEO Optimization
Add alt text for all images to improve your search engine visibility.
With a grid layout, you can create a website that’s both beautiful and functional. Whether you’re displaying courses, memberships, or products, this design ensures visitors can easily explore your offerings.
If you found this guide helpful, check out our posts on tabbed layouts and masonry layouts for more inspiration.
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