Spice Up Your Squarespace Website: Using Different Navigation Link Colors
When it comes to creating an engaging and visually appealing website on Squarespace, the devil is in the details. While most website builders offer standard navigation menus, Squarespace allows you to take customization a step further by giving you the ability to use different colors for your navigation links. This simple yet powerful feature can make your website stand out and create a unique user experience. In this blog post, we'll explore how to use different navigation link colors on Squarespace and why it's a great idea. Note this code only works on Squarespace 7.1.
Why Customize Your Navigation Links?
Visual Hierarchy: Using different colors for your navigation links can help establish a visual hierarchy on your website. This means that you can guide your visitors' attention to the most important sections of your site, making it easier for them to find what they're looking for.
Branding: Customizing your navigation link colors allows you to align your website with your brand's color palette. Consistency in branding is essential for brand recognition and establishing trust with your audience.
Aesthetic Appeal: Let's face it; aesthetics matter. Unique navigation link colors can add a touch of elegance and creativity to your website, making it more appealing to your visitors.
Tips for Effective Use of Different Navigation Link Colors
Use a consistent color scheme: While you can use different colors, ensure they complement each other and align with your overall website design and branding.
Highlight important links: Consider using a more eye-catching color for links that lead to critical pages, such as your homepage, contact page, or product/service pages.
Maintain readability: Make sure the text color and background color contrast well to ensure readability. An unreadable link defeats the purpose.
Keep it simple: Don't overdo it with too many different colors. Stick to a few colors to maintain a cohesive design.
Step 1
Copy and paste the code below in the Page > Website Tools > Custom CSS. Note the code is for 4 top navigation links only.
Remmeber to change the colour for each link.
//Main Navigation Colours
.header-nav-item:nth-child(1) a {
color: #ca84a0 !important;
}
.header-nav-item:nth-child(2) a {
color: #fce104 !important;
}
.header-nav-item:nth-child(3) a {
color: #536f7e !important;
}
.header-nav-item:nth-child(4) a {
color: #f07e65 !important;
}
You can add more links depending on the number of links in the top navigation. For instance, if you wish to add a fifth link, then the code for the fifth link will be below.
.header-nav-item:nth-child(5) a {
color: #fa7b1b !important;
}
Before the CSS was applied.
After the CSS was applied.
Step 2
For the mobile equivalent, use the code below
// Mobile Navigation Colours
.header-menu-nav-item:nth-child(1) a {
color: #ca84a0 !important;
}
.header-menu-nav-item:nth-child(2) a {
color: #fce104 !important;
}
.header-menu-nav-item:nth-child(3) a {
color: #536f7e !important;
}
.header-menu-nav-item:nth-child(4) a {
color: #f07e65 !important;
}
Conclusion
Customizing navigation link colors on Squarespace is a fantastic way to enhance your website's aesthetics, usability, and brand identity. Experiment with different colors to find the perfect combination that suits your site's unique personality. By doing so, you'll create a memorable and visually appealing online presence that leaves a lasting impression on your visitors.
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