How to Add a Facebook Like Button to Your Squarespace Site - Step by Step Guide

How to Add a Facebook Like Button to Your Squarespace Site - Step by Step Guide

By Michael Thompson

January 18, 2025 at 01:47 PM

Here's your concise, value-focused guide on adding Facebook Like buttons:

To add a Facebook Like button to your site, follow these simple steps:

  1. Disable Existing Facebook Share Button (Version 7.0 only):
  • Open Share Buttons panel
  • Deselect Facebook option
  1. Generate the Button Code:
  • Visit Facebook's Like Button Configurator
  • Customize button settings according to your preferences
  • Copy the generated Javascript SDK code
  1. Add Code to Your Site:
  • Navigate to Code Injection panel
  • Paste Javascript SDK code in the Header field
  • Save changes
  • Return to Facebook configurator
  • Copy the Facebook Like button code
  1. Place the Button:
  • Open your desired page/post editor
  • Click an Insert Point
  • Select "Code" from Block Menu
  • Paste Like button code
  • Save changes

For Blog-Specific Like Buttons:

  1. Customize for Individual Posts:
  • Open Blog Page settings
  • Go to Advanced tab
  • Paste Like button code in Blog Post Code Injection field
  • Replace site URL with {permalink}
  • Save changes

Important Notes:

  • If you can't see the button while logged in, view in incognito mode
  • The button will appear after each blog post's content
  • Code functionality may vary with platform updates
  • Mobile responsiveness depends on code implementation

Best Practices:

  • Test the button across different devices
  • Ensure proper placement for maximum visibility
  • Monitor button performance through Facebook Insights
  • Update code as needed when Facebook makes changes

Remember: This implementation relies on custom code and may require periodic maintenance to ensure continued functionality.

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