Development Tools Quick Start Guide: Features and Settings in Squarespace

Development Tools Quick Start Guide: Features and Settings in Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

January 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM

Development Tools provides advanced configuration options for your site's functionality and integrations. Here's what you can manage:

External API Keys

  • Connect Google Analytics for tracking
  • Set up Amazon Affiliate Program ID
  • Add Google reCAPTCHA for form security
  • Available on Business and Commerce plans

Developer API Keys

  • Create custom software integrations
  • Access Forms API (requires Business/Commerce plan)
  • Use Orders API (requires Advanced Commerce plan)
  • Premium feature requiring appropriate subscription

URL Management

  • Create redirects from old to new pages
  • Maintain SEO value when restructuring content
  • Prevent 404 errors for outdated links

Security Features

  • Enable clickjacking protection against UI spoofing
  • Free SSL certificates for custom domains
  • Configure security preferences and check certificate status

Content Settings

  • Choose default text editor (standard or Markdown)
  • Enable image metadata import for EXIF/IPTC data
  • Automatically populate image titles, descriptions, and tags

Developer Mode (Version 7.0)

  • Create custom templates
  • Implement custom code
  • Premium feature requiring appropriate subscription

To Access Development Tools:

  1. Open Development Tools panel
  2. Browse and modify settings as needed
  3. Save changes to publish updates

These tools help optimize your site's functionality, security, and integration capabilities while maintaining proper SEO practices.

Note: Some features require specific subscription plans or premium access.

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