PDF Embedding with Issuu on Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide

Upload Your PDF to Issuu

1. Log into your Issuu account (or create one)
2. Click "Upload" in the left menu
3. Drag and drop your PDF or select upload method
4. Wait for processing to complete

Get the Embed Code

1. Navigate to "Publications" in left menu
2. Select your uploaded PDF
3. Click "Share" > "Embed on website"

4. Customize appearance settings
5. Click "Get embed code"
6. Copy the generated code

Add to Squarespace

1. Open your Squarespace page editor
2. Click the insertion point where you want the PDF
3. Select "Code" from Block menu
4. Paste the Issuu code

Note: The "Script disabled" message only appears while editing and won't show to visitors.

Preview Your PDF

• View page while logged out or in private browsing
• Click the PDF to open full-screen lightbox

Troubleshooting Tips

• PDFs won't display on Index pages (use iFrame option instead)
• Some templates with Ajax loading may have display issues
• For mobile optimization, test thoroughly across devices

Additional PDF Options in Squarespace

• Create hyperlinks to PDF files
• Add PDFs as image destination URLs
• Use native PDF embedding for simpler documents

Technical Support Note: This integration uses custom code and isn't covered by standard Squarespace support. For assistance, consult Issuu's documentation or work with a Squarespace expert.

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