How to Add Sidebar Page Navigation to Your Squarespace Site (The Smart Way)
If you’ve built a deep content page on Squarespace - think long-form service guides, detailed portfolios, or resource hubs - you know the pain. Visitors land, start scrolling… and eventually bail because they can’t quickly jump to the section they need.
That’s where sidebar page navigation shines.
We love it for keeping readers engaged without forcing them to hunt. And the best implementation we’ve seen comes from Will Myers, a fellow Squarespace expert who builds clean, reliable plugins that just work.
Why Sidebar Navigation Matters on Squarespace
Squarespace 7.1 made a lot of things easier, but native sidebar navigation for long pages disappeared with the 7.0-to-7.1 switch. Will Myers brought it back - better than before.
Key benefits we love at Log Cabin Digital:
Four great styles: Dots, bars, sliding indicator, or text-only - pick what fits your brand.
Mobile-friendly (collapses gracefully on smaller screens).
Super easy to edit - no hunting for block IDs.
Works perfectly on Fluid Engine pages.
How the Will Myers Sidebar Page Navigation Plugin Works
The plugin is dead simple: install once, choose your style, and it automatically detects your page sections.
Demo it live here: Will Myers Sidebar Page Navigation Demo (opens in new tab).
Purchase and install via Will Myers’ simple video guide.
Add a couple of lines of code (he supplies everything).
Choose your style and tweak colors/fonts to match your brand.
Done—your long page now feels like a guided tour.
No more clunky table of contents blocks eating up space. Just elegant navigation that feels native to your site.
We’ve used variations of this on client projects where content depth was key, and the bounce rate drop is immediate. It’s like adding a handrail on a steep cabin staircase - practical, safe, and appreciated.
Ready to try it? Grab the plugin directly from Will Myers here: Sidebar Page Navigation → (He also has a live demo you can test first.)
Pro Tip from Log Cabin Digital
If you want this (or any custom navigation) implemented perfectly - plus ongoing maintenance, updates, and peace of mind - our Care Plans are built exactly for busy business owners like you. We handle the tech so you can focus on what you do best.
Book a free 30-minute call and let’s talk about your site. We’ll review your current setup and show you exactly how this (and other tools) can elevate it.
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