Connect Pinterest to Squarespace: Integration Guide and Setup Steps

Connect Pinterest to Squarespace: Integration Guide and Setup Steps

By Michael Thompson

January 22, 2025 at 01:45 PM

Pinterest is a powerful social network for sharing visual content. Here's how to effectively integrate Pinterest with your Squarespace site:

Connecting Your Pinterest Account

  1. Go to Connected Accounts panel
  2. Click "Connect an Account"
  3. Select Pinterest from Social Accounts
  4. Log in with your Pinterest credentials
  5. Click Allow to authorize the connection
  6. Choose a board for automatic publishing (optional)
  7. Save your settings

Adding Pinterest to Your Site

Social Icon:

  • Access Social Links panel
  • Add your Pinterest profile URL
  • Enable "Show a social icon"
  • Save changes

Share Button: Pinterest share buttons can be added to:

  • Album Pages
  • Blog Posts
  • Gallery Images
  • Products

Save Buttons: Add hover-activated Save buttons to:

  • Image blocks
  • Gallery blocks (Slideshow, Grid, and Stacked)
  • Shop pages
  • Individual products
  • Blog posts

Pinterest Analytics Integration

For business accounts, connecting Pinterest provides additional analytics insights through your Pinterest Analytics dashboard.

Pinterest Tag Implementation (Optional)

Requirements:

  • Pinterest business account
  • Pinterest Ads account
  • Promoted pins from your Squarespace site

Benefits:

  • Track conversion rates
  • Measure advertising ROI
  • Create targeted audiences
  • Monitor post-promotion purchases

Important Notes:

  • Rich pins are not supported on Squarespace custom domains
  • Test-mode orders don't appear in analytics

Troubleshooting Connection Issues

If experiencing problems:

  1. Disconnect Pinterest from Squarespace
  2. Remove Squarespace access from Pinterest account
  3. Reconnect following the initial setup steps
  4. Contact Pinterest support if issues persist

These integrations help maximize your Pinterest presence while driving engagement and sales through your Squarespace site.

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