Squarespace
Publish EarlySEO articles to a Squarespace blog using hosted mode with a custom domain.
The Squarespace integration publishes articles from EarlySEO to a Squarespace hosted blog by connecting through a custom domain you provide.
Squarespace uses a hosted blog model. EarlySEO connects via the domain you specify and your chosen publishing mode.
Prerequisites
- A Squarespace site with a connected custom domain
- An EarlySEO account
Setup
1. Enable your Squarespace blog
- In your Squarespace dashboard, add a Blog page if you don't already have one
- Make sure your custom domain is properly connected and live
2. Create the integration in EarlySEO
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Go to Integrations in your EarlySEO dashboard
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Click Add Integration and select Squarespace
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Fill in the form:
- Domain: your Squarespace site's custom domain (e.g.
www.example.com) - Mode: choose how EarlySEO connects to your site
- Domain: your Squarespace site's custom domain (e.g.
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Choose a Publishing Mode:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| DNS | EarlySEO handles publishing via DNS configuration |
- Click Create Integration
3. DNS Configuration
After creating the integration, you may need to update your DNS settings:
- Follow the DNS instructions shown in the EarlySEO dashboard
- Add or update the required DNS records at your domain registrar
- Wait for propagation (up to 48 hours, usually much faster)
Troubleshooting
Domain not resolving
- Verify your DNS records match the values shown in EarlySEO
- Use a DNS lookup tool to check propagation status
- Wait at least 30 minutes after making DNS changes
Articles not appearing
- Confirm the integration status shows as Connected in your EarlySEO dashboard
- Check that your Squarespace site is live and accessible
SSL / certificate issues
- EarlySEO automatically handles SSL for connected domains
- If you see certificate warnings, wait for DNS propagation to complete