AI content generation on Squarespace allows you to quickly create website content by leveraging machine learning technology. Here's everything you need to know about using it effectively.

Best Practices for Using Squarespace AI:

• Review all AI-generated content carefully before publishing
• Provide detailed inputs for more specific results
• Customize generated text to match your voice and brand
• Take responsibility for published content
• Avoid publishing generic or unverified content

Supported Text Areas:

• Text Blocks
• Blog Posts (including mobile app)
• Course Excerpts
• Email Campaign text sections
• Image captions
• Alt text (v7.1)
• Product Descriptions
• Video Descriptions
• Business proposals and contracts

Creating a Brand Identity:

1. Click the three-circle icon in any supported text area
2. Select the "i" icon to open Brand Identity
3. Enter your business description
4. Choose a personality tone
5. Save your settings

Generating New Content:

1. Click the three-circle icon in a supported text area
2. Enter your prompt or select a preset instruction
3. Click Write
4. Review and edit the generated content

Rewriting Existing Content:

1. Highlight the text you want to modify
2. Click the three-circle icon
3. Choose Simplify, Shorten, or Expand
4. Click Write
5. Review and edit as needed

SEO Optimization:

1. Set up Brand Identity first
2. Open SEO Setup panel
3. Click "Improve with AI" in SEO Report section
4. Review and customize AI-generated suggestions
5. Save optimized content

Background Images:

1. Click Edit Section
2. Select Background
3. Click "+" and Browse Backgrounds
4. Choose from AI-generated Images, Patterns, or Gradients
5. Click Add Image to implement

Troubleshooting Tips:

• If you receive an availability error, wait a few minutes and try again
• Generation times may vary based on request complexity
• Contact support for technical issues, not content advice

Note: Squarespace partners with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google for AI functionality. Review their terms of use and privacy policies before using these features.

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