Swiftype enables you to add a powerful search engine to your Squarespace site. Here's how to set it up:

Prerequisites

• Your site must be public
• Only one Swiftype search field can be added per page

Setting Up Swiftype

1. Create Search Engine:

• Log in to Swiftype account
• Click "Create a New Engine"
• Enter your website URL and verify
• Wait for site crawling to complete
• Name your search engine
• Click "Create Engine" then "Finish Setup"

2. Get Installation Code:

• Click "Install Search"
• Customize search field
• Click "Enable Site Search"
• Copy both the install code and search field code

Adding to Squarespace

1. Install Main Code:

• Go to Squarespace Code Injection
• Paste install code into Header field
• Save changes

2. Add Search Field:

• Navigate to desired page
• Add Code Block where you want the search to appear
• Paste search field code
• Save changes

Important Notes:

• Only one search field will function per page
• Custom code implementation is not officially supported by Squarespace
• Functionality may vary across templates and devices
• Future platform updates might affect performance

For Additional Support:

• Contact Swiftype: [email protected]
• Refer to Swiftype documentation
• Consult Squarespace forums
• Consider hiring a Squarespace expert for custom implementations

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