Custom Read More Link Text

What You'll Create

Summary blocks where the 'Read More →' link text is replaced with custom wording that matches your content type. Instead of the generic default, you can display 'View Project', 'Read Case Study', 'See Details', or any text that better describes the action.

The Problem It Solves

Squarespace's summary blocks always display 'Read More →' as the link text with no option to customize it. This generic phrasing doesn't fit every context—portfolio items should say 'View Project', services might need 'Learn More', and case studies could use 'Read Case Study'.

Perfect For

Portfolio summary blocks, Blog listing pages, Service overviews, Case study previews, News or updates sections

What Makes This Different

This is a simple but high-impact customization that takes just a few lines to implement. The technique hides the original text and inserts your custom wording in its place. It's one of those small details that makes a site feel more polished and intentional rather than using platform defaults.

Details

• Section Type: Fluid & Classic

• Code Type: CSS

• Prerequisites: Summary block with Read More links enabled

• Toolkit Title: Change Read More Links in summary blocks

Learn This Technique

This is one of 150+ code techniques taught inside Standout Squarespace, where you get:

• The complete, copy-paste code

• Video walkthrough explaining how it works

• The principles behind the technique so you can customize it

• Access to our private community for support