SEOSpace Installation Guide for Squarespace

Learning Objectives

• Understand how to install SEOSpace on a Squarespace site
• Learn to connect SEOSpace to your domain
• Verify the active status of SEOSpace on your website

Introduction

This guide shows you how to add SEOSpace to your Squarespace website. SEOSpace helps improve your site's search engine visibility, and getting it set up properly is the first step to better SEO results.

You'll learn each step of the installation process, from preparing your site to verifying everything works correctly. By the end, you'll have SEOSpace running on your Squarespace site and know how to check it's working properly.

Lessons

Lesson 1: Preparing Your Squarespace Site

Before you start installing SEOSpace, make sure your Squarespace site is ready. You'll need admin access and should check your site is up to date.

Steps:

1. Log in to your Squarespace account
2. Go to your site dashboard
3. Check for any pending updates in Settings > Advanced
4. Apply any available updates before continuing

What you need to know: Installing tools on an outdated site can cause problems. A quick update check now saves headaches later.

Lesson 2: Installing SEOSpace

Now you'll add SEOSpace to your Squarespace site. The process is straightforward once you know where to look.

Steps:

1. In your Squarespace dashboard, go to Settings
2. Click on Advanced
3. Select External API Keys
4. Click the + button to add a new key
5. Name it "SEOSpace" and generate the key
6. Copy this key for the next step

What you need to know: The API key connects SEOSpace to your site. Keep this key safe and don't share it with anyone you don't trust.

Lesson 3: Connecting SEOSpace to Your Domain

With your API key ready, you can now connect SEOSpace to your Squarespace site.

Steps:

1. Go to the SEOSpace website and log in to your account
2. Click "Add New Site"
3. Enter your domain name (without www or https)
4. Select "Squarespace" as your platform
5. Paste your API key from the previous lesson
6. Click "Connect Site"

What you need to know: Make sure you enter your domain exactly as it appears in your Squarespace settings. Getting this wrong means the connection won't work.

Lesson 4: Verifying SEOSpace Activation

The final step is checking that SEOSpace is properly connected and working with your site.

Steps:

1. In your SEOSpace dashboard, look for a green "Connected" status next to your site
2. Click on your site name to open the SEOSpace interface
3. Check that your site's pages are appearing in the SEOSpace dashboard
4. Run a test scan to confirm data is being pulled correctly

What you need to know: If you don't see a "Connected" status, go back and check your API key was copied correctly. This is the bit most people miss when the connection fails.

Practice

Log in to your SEOSpace dashboard and spend a few minutes exploring the interface. Look at the main sections and try running a basic site scan. This helps you get familiar with how SEOSpace works before you start making changes.

FAQs

What does SEOSpace do for Squarespace sites?
SEOSpace analyses your site and suggests improvements to help it rank better in search engines. It works alongside Squarespace's built-in SEO features.

Can I use SEOSpace on any Squarespace plan?
SEOSpace works with all Squarespace plans, but you need a paid Squarespace plan to access the API keys required for connection.

What if SEOSpace isn't connecting properly?
Check your API key is copied correctly and that your domain name is entered without www or https. If problems continue, contact SEOSpace support.

Will SEOSpace slow down my Squarespace site?
No, SEOSpace doesn't add any code to your site that visitors see. It only connects through the API to analyse your content.

Jargon Buster

API Key: A unique code that allows SEOSpace to securely connect to your Squarespace site and access your content data.

Domain: Your website address, like example.com (without the www or https parts).

SEO (Search Engine Optimisation): The practice of improving your website so it appears higher in search engine results.

Dashboard: The main control area where you manage your SEOSpace settings and view reports.

Wrap-up

You've successfully installed and connected SEOSpace to your Squarespace site. The connection is now active and SEOSpace can start analysing your content.

Your next step is to run your first site scan and review the recommendations SEOSpace provides. This will show you the specific areas where your site can be improved for better search engine performance.

Ready to learn how to use SEOSpace's key features? The next chapter covers running your first SEO analysis and understanding the results.

Start your SEOSpace journey today