How to Add and Configure RSS Blocks in Squarespace

How to Add and Configure RSS Blocks in Squarespace

By Michael Turner

January 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM

To add an RSS Block for your blog's feed:

  1. Adding the RSS Block:
  • Edit a page/post
  • Click "Add Block" or locate an insertion point
  • Select "RSS"
  • Click the pencil icon to open block editor
  • Select your target blog page
  • For version 7.0: Click "Apply" to save changes
  1. Enhancing with FeedBurner (Optional):

Access FeedBurner:

  • Visit feedburner.google.com
  • Sign in with Google account
  • Input your blog/RSS URL

Setup Feed:

  • Click "Next"

Claim Feed from Feedburner Squarespace

Claim Feed from Feedburner Squarespace

Configure Settings:

  • Enter feed title and URL
  • Click "Next"
  • Copy the generated FeedBurner URL

Subscribe to Feed from FeedBurner

Subscribe to Feed from FeedBurner

Update Squarespace:

  • Hover over Blog Page title
  • Click the gear icon
  • Select "Feeds" tab
  • Paste FeedBurner URL in "RSS feed replacement URL" field
  • Save changes

Benefits:

  • Improved feed appearance
  • Better user experience for visitors
  • Easier subscription process
  • Professional feed display instead of raw XML

The RSS Block will display an RSS icon with your blog's title. Visitors can click the icon to view the feed and subscribe using their preferred RSS reader.

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