How to Add and Customize RSS Feed Blocks in Squarespace

How to Add and Customize RSS Feed Blocks in Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

January 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM

RSS blocks allow visitors to easily follow your blog's latest content through RSS feeds. Here's how to set it up:

Adding an RSS Block:

  1. Edit a page or post
  2. Click "Add Block" or select an insertion point
  3. Choose "RSS"
  4. Click the pencil icon to open block editor
  5. Select your desired Blog page
  6. Click Apply to save changes (for version 7.0)

Setting up FeedBurner (Optional but Recommended):

  1. Visit feedburner.google.com and sign in
  2. Enter your blog/RSS feed URL
  3. Click Next

Feedburner Claim Page

Feedburner Claim Page

  1. Enter feed title and URL
  2. Click Next and copy your FeedBurner URL

Activating the Feed FeedBurner

Activating the Feed FeedBurner

Adding FeedBurner URL to Your Site:

  1. Hover over Blog page title
  2. Click the settings icon
  3. Select "Feeds" tab
  4. Paste FeedBurner URL in the RSS feed replacement URL field
  5. Save changes

When visitors click the RSS block, they'll see a clean FeedBurner page instead of raw XML, making it easier to subscribe to your content using their preferred RSS reader.

Benefits:

  • Professional feed presentation
  • Easier subscription process
  • Better visitor experience
  • Clean interface for readers
  • Compatible with all RSS readers

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