How to Adjust Logo Size on Mobile in Squarespace 7.1
Why Mobile Logo Optimization Is Essential in 2025
In a world where mobile browsing makes up more than half of all web traffic, every element of your site must perform well on mobile devices. The one easy-to-overlook branding component is your website’s mobile logo.
Squarespace 7.1 does come with powerful design tools, yet you can’t change the size of the logo per device without custom code. It is the wrong time when a logo is seen at the right size on desktops, but way too big or badly aligned on mobile, not only in design but also in usability.
This guide presents two precise methods to solve that:
Method 1: Use Squarespace’s built-in tools (no coding)
Method 2: Use Custom CSS for granular control (developer-friendly)
Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, web designer, or brand manager, this guide will help you ensure your mobile visitors experience your brand at its best.
Method 1: Adjust Logo Size on Mobile Without Code (Beginner-Friendly)
This approach is great for users who want quick results without touching any code.
Use Squarespace’s Visual Editor
Step 1: Enter Edit Mode
Log in to your Squarespace site.
Select the site you want to edit and click Edit Site.
Step 2: Open Site Styles
In the top-left corner, click Design.
Choose Site Styles to launch Squarespace’s global styling system.
Step 3: Click Directly on Your Logo
Once inside the visual editor, click on the logo in your header.
The style panel on the left will automatically switch to show Logo Width or Logo Size controls.
Step 4: Adjust the Logo Size
Drag the Logo Size Slider left or right to increase or decrease the logo's scale.
This will affect how your logo appears on both desktop and mobile.
Step 5: Preview the Change on Mobile
Use the Device View Toggle (top-right of the screen) to preview how your logo looks on tablet and mobile.
Step 6: Save Your Work
Once you're satisfied with the appearance, click Done → Save.
Key Limitation:
This method adjusts the logo globally across all device sizes. If you need the logo to be smaller only on mobile and unchanged on desktop, proceed to the custom code method below.
Method 2: Adjust Logo Size on Mobile with Custom CSS (Advanced Control)
If your brand’s mobile experience demands precision, custom CSS gives you full control. You can target only mobile devices and define specific width, height, or alignment values for the logo.
When to Use This Method:
Your logo looks great on desktop, but it dominates the mobile header.
You want to reduce or increase its size only on small screens.
You need to maintain professional layout integrity across breakpoints.
Step-by-Step: Implementing Mobile-Specific Logo Sizing with CSS
Step 1: Navigate to the Custom CSS Editor
Go to Go to Pages → Custom Code → Custom CSS in the Squarespace dashboard.
You’ll see a blank CSS editing window.
Step 2: Insert the Following CSS Code
/* Mobile-specific logo resizing */
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
.header-branding {
max-width: 120px !important;
}
.header-branding img {
max-height: 60px !important;
height: auto !important;
}
}
Step 3: Tailor the Values
Adjust these as needed:
120px controls the overall container width of the logo.
60px limits the maximum height of the image.
!important ensures that Squarespace’s default styles don’t override your custom settings.
Step 4: Save and Preview
Click Save and use the mobile preview toggle to confirm that the logo now appears smaller and more balanced on smaller screens.
Optional Enhancement: Center the Logo on Mobile
In some templates, adjusting the logo size may affect alignment. Here’s how to keep it centered:
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
.header-branding {
display: block;
margin: 0 auto;
text-align: center;
}
}
You can add this snippet below the first block of code.
Testing Across Devices
After applying your changes, test your website on:
Mobile devices (iPhone, Android, tablet)
Multiple screen sizes using browser developer tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools → “Responsive” mode)
Both portrait and landscape orientations
This ensures your logo looks polished and doesn't overlap or shrink too much.
Pro Tips from Experts
Use SVG logos for scalability: Unlike PNG or JPG, SVGs remain sharp across all resolutions and scale gracefully.
Keep whitespace in mind: A smaller logo may still look large if there's a lot of padding/margin around it. You can control that with CSS too.
Avoid tiny logos: Don’t reduce too much—your logo should still be easily recognizable.
Common Use Cases
| Situation | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|
| Want to resize the logo globally | Use Method 1 (no-code) |
| The logo looks fine on desktop, but is too large on mobile | Use Method 2 (CSS) |
| Logo alignment is off on mobile | Add CSS to center the logo |
| Want to hide the logo on mobile altogether | Use display: none; in CSS |
Final Thoughts: Balance Brand Presence with Mobile UX
In an increasingly competitive digital world, every pixel of your website counts, not least on mobile. A great looking responsive logo isn’t only about looks, it tells your users you give a damn and increase trust.
If your brand’s logo looks great in the desktop layout, it’s important to make sure that it resonates on other devices as well, whether you’re utilizing Squarespace’s in-editor options or modifying code directly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Why is my logo too large on mobile in Squarespace 7.1?
Squarespace uses uniform logo sizing on mobile and desktop out of the box. So the logo you’ve resized for desktop will be the same on tablets and phones, leading to an oversized logo for mobile.
2. Can I resize the logo only on mobile without affecting the desktop version?
Yes. Use Method 2 from this guide — custom CSS with a mobile-specific media query:
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
.header-branding {
max-width: 120px !important;
}
.header-branding img {
max-height: 60px !important;
}
}
This resizes the logo only for screens narrower than 768px.
3. Where do I paste the CSS code in Squarespace?
Go to Pages → Custom Code → Custom CSS, then paste the code inside the CSS editor window. Click Save to apply changes.
4. Is there a way to resize the logo without using code?
Yes. Use Squarespace’s Site Styles visual editor:
Click on your logo in edit mode.
Drag the Logo Size slider left or right.
However, note that this affects all device sizes.
5. I used the visual slider, but my mobile logo still looks off. What should I do?
If your logo looks fine on desktop but too large on mobile, stick with Method 2 (custom CSS). It gives you full control over logo behavior on smaller screens.
6. How do I center the logo on mobile after resizing it?
Add this additional CSS below your logo resizing code:
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
.header-branding {
display: block;
margin: 0 auto;
text-align: center;
}
}
7. What size should I use for the mobile logo?
This depends on your design, but commonly:
max-width: 120px
max-height: 60px
Make sure it’s still readable, clear, and visually balanced in the header.
8. Can I use an SVG logo for better scaling?
Yes. SVGs scale smoothly across all screen sizes and remain sharp on retina displays. If possible, upload an SVG version of your logo.
