An RSS feed automatically updates subscribers with your latest content through news aggregators, email notifications, and podcast directories. Squarespace websites include built-in RSS feeds for blogs, events, stores, galleries, and albums.

Key Features:

• Displays 20 most recent items (posts, products, events)
• Shows 300 most recent podcasts
• Updates automatically when new content is published
• Creates content as .xml files

Finding Your RSS URL: Add "?format=rss" to the end of any collection page URL to create its RSS feed link.

Email Subscription Setup:

1. Create a Mailchimp list
2. Add newsletter/form block to your site
3. Connect block to Mailchimp list
4. Create RSS campaign using feed URL
5. Link campaign to email list

Common Uses:

• Blog subscriptions through feed readers
• Podcast distribution to platforms like Apple Podcasts
• Automated email updates
• Content syndication

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Ensure page passwords are disabled
• Verify site is paid and public
• Confirm page is enabled
• Check domain connection
• Use feed validators for testing
• Remove invisible formatting

RSS Feed Limitations:

• 20 post limit for blogs
• Calendar view events only show current month
• Gallery feeds exclude metadata
• Domain changes may affect third-party connections

For reliable performance:

• Use built-in URLs instead of custom domains
• Keep content properly formatted
• Regularly verify feed functionality
• Update feed URLs in connected services when changing domains

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