How to Add and Configure RSS Feed Blocks in Squarespace

How to Add and Configure RSS Feed Blocks in Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

January 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Adding an RSS feed link to your blog is simple and helps visitors stay updated with your latest content.

To add an RSS block:

  1. Edit your page/post
  2. Click [Add Block] or the insertion point
  3. Select [RSS]
  4. Click the pencil icon to open block editor
  5. Select your target blog page
  6. Click [Apply] to save (for version 7.0)

For a better user experience, consider using FeedBurner:

  1. Go to feedburner.google.com and sign in
  2. Enter your blog/RSS URL
  3. Click [Next]

Registering the feed in FeedBurner

Registering the feed in FeedBurner

  1. Enter feed title and URL
  2. Click [Next] and copy the FeedBurner URL

FeedBurner feed subscription button

FeedBurner feed subscription button

To implement FeedBurner URL:

  1. On your site, hover over blog page title
  2. Click the appearing icon
  3. Select [Feed] tab
  4. Paste FeedBurner URL into [RSS Feed Replacement URL]
  5. Save changes

The RSS block will display an icon linking to your feed, which visitors can add to their preferred RSS reader. When clicked, it opens your feed in a new window, with the exact behavior varying by browser.

Using FeedBurner provides a more polished appearance than the standard XML feed page, making it easier for visitors to subscribe to your content.

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