Using Squarespace's AI tools effectively can help create initial website content quickly. Here's how to use it properly and get the best results:

Key Best Practices

• Always review AI-generated content thoroughly before publishing
• Edit generated text to match your voice and brand
• Use detailed prompts for more specific results
• Customize content to avoid duplicate text across different sites
• Take responsibility for all published AI-generated content

Where You Can Use Squarespace AI

• Text blocks
• Blog posts (including mobile app)
• Course excerpts
• Email campaign sections
• Image captions
• Alt text (version 7.1)
• Product descriptions
• Video descriptions
• Project documents

Creating Your Brand Identity

1. Click the three circles icon in any text area
2. Select the "i" icon to open Brand Identity
3. Describe your business and choose a tone
4. Review the example text and save

Generating Fresh Content

1. Click the three circles icon in a text area
2. Enter your prompt or use pre-built starters
3. Click Write and wait for generation
4. Review and edit the content as needed

Rewriting Existing Text

1. Highlight text you want to modify
2. Click the three circles icon
3. Choose Simplify, Shorten, or Lengthen
4. Click Write to generate alternatives
5. Review and edit as needed

SEO Features

1. Set up Brand Identity first
2. Open SEO appearance panel
3. Click "Improve with AI" in SEO Report
4. Review AI-suggested descriptions and alt text
5. Edit and save optimized content

Adding AI-Generated Backgrounds

1. Edit page section
2. Click Background
3. Select Browse Backgrounds
4. Choose from Images, Patterns, or Gradients
5. Click Add Image to implement

Troubleshooting Tips

• If service is unavailable, wait a few minutes and try again
• Generation time varies based on request complexity
• Support can help with features but won't evaluate content accuracy

Remember that Squarespace partners with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google for AI functionality. Review their terms of service before use.

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