
Comprehensive Guide: Using Squarespace AI for Website Content Creation
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Squarespace AI enables you to generate and modify website content through artificial intelligence technology. This guide explains how to effectively use this feature for your website.
Key Best Practices:
- Always review AI-generated content for accuracy and appropriateness
- Modify generated text to add your unique voice and specific information
- Provide detailed inputs for more specific results
- Take responsibility for all published AI-generated content
Supported Text Areas:
- Text Blocks
- Blog Posts
- Course excerpts
- Email Campaign Text Sections
- Image Captions
- Alt Text (v7.1)
- Product Descriptions
- Video Descriptions
- Business proposals and contracts
Creating a Brand Identity:
- Click the three circles icon in any compatible text area
- Click the "i" icon to open Brand Identity
- Enter your business description
- Choose a personality tone
- Save your settings
Generating New Text:
- Click the three circles icon in a supported area
- Enter your prompt or choose a predefined option
- Click Write
- Review and modify the generated content
Rewriting Existing Text:
- Highlight the text you want to change
- Click the three circles icon
- Choose Simplify, Shorten, or Expand
- Click Write
- Review and adjust as needed
SEO Optimization:
- Set up Brand Identity first
- Access SEO Settings panel
- Click "Improve with AI" in SEO Report section
- Review and edit AI-suggested keywords and descriptions
- Save your changes
Adding AI-Generated Backgrounds:
- Click Edit on the page
- Select Edit Section
- Click Background
- Click + and Browse Backgrounds
- Choose from Images, Patterns, or Gradients
Troubleshooting Tips:
- If you receive an "unavailable" message, wait a few minutes and try again
- Generation time varies based on request volume and complexity
- For persistent issues, contact Squarespace support
Note: Squarespace partners with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google for AI operations. Users should review and accept these providers' terms of service and privacy policies.
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